Permanent University

Computer Science, Image and Sound

Experimental Sciences

Health and Social Action

Humanities

Society and Law INTRODUCTION OF OUR ORGANISATION

 SCIENTIFIC, CULTURAL AND SOCIAL PROGRAMME OF THE UA

 OBJECTIVES: - promotion of science, culture and inter-generational relationships - improving older generation’s quality of life - encouraging their active participation in dynamic social and community activities

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 Inaugurated in 1999  1,300 students at the San Vicente Campus and Alicante University Venue  112 teachers conduct their subjects between October and June

Academic• Programme consists of 113 subjects SUBJECTS BY AREA of the following thematic areas: • 10 13 • Computer Science, Image and Sound 18 • Experimental Sciences • Health and Social Action • Humanities 24 55 • Social Sciences EXPERIMENTAL SCIENCES HUMANITIES COMPUTER SCIENCE, IMAGE AND SOUND HEALTH AND SOCIAL ACTION SOCIETY AND LAW

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The Permanent University shares also the same services and facilities as the young students: Library, Laboratory, sportcentre, restaurants, accomodation.

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In the classrooms equipped with computers at:

 San Vicente Campus

 University’s Venue in the city of Alicante

 University Venues: Municipalities:  - - L’Alfàs del Pi  - - Callosa d’en Sarrià  - -  - -  - -  -  - Xixona

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 Adults of over 50 years of age

 Residents of the

 Persons who wish to improve their socio- cultural standing

 No formal qualifications required

STUDENTS BY GENDER

39%

61%

Women Men

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710

297 224

43 15

50 years From 51 to 60 years From 61 to 70 years From 71 to 80 years Over 80 years

PERMANENT UNIVERSITY 8 UNIVERSITY ALICANTE EVOLUTION OF THE PROGRAMME STUDENTS REGISTERED

1211 1325 1999-00 1400 1289 1114 2000-01 1048 1200 955 2001-02 925 825 2002-03 1000 804 2003-04 652 681 800 2004-05 2005-06 600 2006-07 249 400 2007-08 2008-09 200 2009-10 0 2010-11

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 720 hours of subjects freely chosen by the student

 Part of the specific framework of older adult’s university education

 Senior Diplome by the University of Alicante

 Duration of courses 40 hours of theory and practice

 Timetable preferably evenings (5-8 pm.)

 Days Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, or Tuesdays and Thursdays

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PERMANENT UNIVERSITY 11 UNIVERSITY ALICANTE NON FORMAL PROGRAMME

SUPPLEMENTARY ACTIVITIES

 SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS http://www.ua.es/en/upua/actividades/index.html

 CONFERENCES: http://www.ua.es/en/upua/actividades/actividades_institucionales2.html

 CULTURAL SUPPLEMENTARY ACTIVITIES:

http://www.veu.ua.es/en/

 SENIOR STUDENTS INITIATIVES AND PROJECTS: http://www.proyectosupua.es/index_en.html

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The Permanent University also develops specialisation initiatives within the framework of research projects and national as well as international cooperation schemes. http://www.proyectosupua.es/index_en.html

AEPUMA

EuCoNeT

Analysis and Evaluation of University European Computer Network Programmes for Older Adults

COMAPUME

ODE NATIONAL

PROJECTS Social and Digital Competences in Open Doors for Europe University Programmes for Older Adults at

Spanish Universities I and II

SEN-NET CLUB EUCONET Seniors in Net

CONVERSATIONS AT THE SEDE PROJECTS eLiLL

(ALICANTE TOWN UNIVERSITY VENUE) INTERNATIONAL E-Learning in Later Life

Permanent Seminars BEST

EHLE SENIORS AND THE MASS MEDIA PRACTICES Empowering Health Learning for Elderly Permanent Seminars

SENIOR FREE BOOKS AT THE SEDE Support European Neighbours in Open (ALICANTE TOWN UNIVERSITY VENUE) Relations

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ACTIVE PARTICIPATION http://www.proyectosupua.es/index_en.html OF UNIVERSITY SENIORS IN INITIATIVES AND ACTIVITIES

They are developed by the UPUA in collaboration with those students more interested and who have proposed different projects: selflearning, volunteer and also in relation with the students’ association.

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Organise and develop cultural activities Favour intergenerational relations Promote voluntary work

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SPAIN’S NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY PROGRAMMES FOR OLDER ADULTS – AEPUM

AIMS:  Structure and promote university educational programmes  Contribute to older adults’ training and cultural development  Promote and develop dialogue and communication between Universities, Public Administrations and the private sector  Create a meeting point for everyone interested in lifelong learning (institutional web page)

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