Archive
A selection of lifelong learning activities which have taken place over the past several years:
- Forum Bildung im Alter IV [Learning in Later Life] (2014)
- Forum Bildung im Alter III [Learning in Later Life] (2013)
- Forum Bildung im Alter II [Learning in Later Life] (2012)
- 43rd European EUCEN Conference (2012)
- Forum Bildung im Alter I [Learning in Later Life] (2011)
- ERASMUS Staff Training Visit (2010)
- ERASMUS Staff Training Visit (2009)
- Consultation "Learning in Later Life" (2009)
- Vortrag "Balsam für die Seele! Die Bedeutung von Lernen für das Wohlbefinden im späteren Lebensalter" [Balsam for the Soul. The importance of learning for well-being in later life] (2009)
- Workshop "Career Development for Researchers in Europe" (2009)
- Workshop "Learning Outcomes in University Continuing Education" (2008)
- Open Symposium "Inter-generational Learning in Europe: Partnerships, Policies and Good Practice" (2008)
- Conference"Outcome-orientierte Curriculumentwicklung in der universitären Weiterbildung" [Outcome-oriented curriculum development in university continuing education] (2007)
Forum Bildung im Alter [Learning in Later Life]
| Title | Forum Bildung im Alter VII Forum Bildung im Alter VI Forum Bildung im Alter V Forum Bildung im Alter IV Forum Bildung im Alter III Forum Bildung im Alter II Forum Bildung im Alter I |
| Participants | on invitation |
| Location | Center for Continuing Education |
| Information | Dr. Andrea Waxenegger, Tel.: +43 (0)316 380 - 1101 Dr. Marcus Ludescher, Tel.: +43 (0)316 380 - 1105 |
| Title | 43rd European EUCEN – European University Continuing Education Network Conference "Universities' Engagement in and with Society" |
| Participants | 142 Participants from 28 countries |
| Date | Wednesday 9 - Friday 11 May 2012 |
| Location | University of Graz; Aula, RESOWI-Center and Center for Continuing Education |
| Topics | University Lifelong Learning in Austria |
| Information/ Contact | Dr. Andrea Waxenegger, Tel.: +43 (0)316 380 - 1101 |
| Title | ERASMUS Staff Training Visit |
| Participants | Grietje Goris, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, BE; Juan Carlos Rodriguez, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, ES; Charo Romano, Fundació URV - Universitat Rovira i Virgili, ES; Alessandra Papa, Freie Universität Bozen, IT |
| Date | Monday 5 - Friday 9 July 2010 |
| Location | Center for Continuing Education at the University of Graz |
| Topic | Lifelong learning at national and European level; staff development/teaching at university level, professionalisation |
| Information/ Contact | Dr. Andrea Waxenegger, Tel.: +43 (0)316 380 - 1101 |
| Title | ERASMUS Staff Training Visit |
| Participants | Dr. Christine Bäumler, Stabstelle Lehrqualität und Lehrentwicklung (SLL), Georg-August-Universität Göttingen, DE |
| Date | Monday 17 - Friday, 21 August 2009 |
| Location | Center for Continuing Education at the University of Graz |
| Topic | Lifelong learning; staff development/teaching at university level, professionalisation, gender mainstreaming in university continuing education |
| Information/ Contact | Dr. Marcus Ludescher, Tel.: +43 (0)316 380 - 1105 |
| Title | Consultation "Learning in Later Life" |
| Lecturer | Sue Cross, Head of Adult Learning and Professional Development, Centre for the Advancement of Learning and Teaching (CALT), UCL - University Collegue London, UK |
| Date | Thursday 18 June 2009 |
| Location | Center for Continuing Education at the University of Graz |
| Topic | Consultation |
| Information/ Contact | Dr. Andrea Waxenegger, Tel.: +43 (0)316 380 - 1101 |
| Title | Lecture "Balsam für die Seele! Die Bedeutung von Lernen für das Wohlbefinden im späteren Lebensalter" [Balsam for the Soul. The importance of learning for well-being in later life] |
| Lecturer | Prof. John Field, The Stirling Institute of Education, University of Stirling, Scotland |
| Date | Thursday 5 March 2009 |
| Location | Center for Continuing Education at the University of Graz |
| Content | This lecture examined the influence of continuing education on the well-being of adults – and in particular older adults. Until recently, this topic was, more often than not, neglected by researchers, who concentrated their efforts on examining the effects of continuing education on an individual’s economic situation, especially in the case of young adults in employment. At the present, there is a growing interest in the general benefits of continuing education for individuals, also in regard to the influence of learning on one’s social and personal well-being. Current research, with a few exceptions, shows that these effects are generally positive. Continuing education, especially for older adults, fosters flexibility, and helps to slow the loss of cognitive abilities and to improve the quality of life. The goal is to help older adults make optimum use of their capabilities and lessen their dependence on others, which requires a considerable contribution from the public purse and society in general. |
| Information/ Contact | Programme [PDF] |
| Title | Workshop "Career Development for Researchers in Europe" |
| Lecturer | A team of five UCL experts led by Ms Sue Cross, Head of Adult Learning and Professional Development, Centre for the Advancement of Learning and Teaching (CALT), UCL - University Collegue London, UK |
| Date | Monday 16 February 2009 – Wednesday 18 February 2009 |
| Location | Center for Continuing Education at the University of Graz |
Analysis | Analysis of aptitudes and professional priorities; career development; development of personal skills, abilities and attributes; continuing professional development with regard to career progression |
| Information/ Contact | Programme [PDF] |
| Title | Workshop "Learning Outcomes in University Continuing Education" |
| Lecturer | Declan Kennedy MSc, MEd, PhD, HDipEd, FICI, University College Cork, Ireland |
| Date | Monday 22 September 2008 – Tuesday 23 September 2008 |
| Location | Center for Continuing Education at the University of Graz |
| Content | Learning outcomes: what is meant by the concept of learning outcomes; difference between aims, objectives and learning outcomes; application of Bloom’s Taxonomy in writing learning outcomes; identifying the place of learning outcomes in an international context; linking learning outcomes to teaching and learning activities and assessment; relationship between learning outcomes and competences; planning the introduction of learning outcomes into University Continuing Education. |
| Information/ Contact | Programme [PDF] |
| Title | Open Symposium "Inter-generational Learning in Europe: Partnerships, Policies and Good Practice" |
| Lecturer | Professor Dr. Gert Biesta, The Stirling Institute of Education, University of Stirling, Scotland, UK; Marta Ferreira, Head of Adult Education “Grundtvig” Unit, European Commission; Professor Dr. Franz Kolland, Institute of Sociology, University of Vienna; et al. |
| Date | Friday 30 - Saturday, 31 May 2008 |
| Location | Aula of the University of Graz |
| Content | The focus of this open symposium was on discussing current approaches, experiences and good practice in inter-generational learning in a Higher Education context in Europe. It was also the major dissemination and valorisation event for the Socrates Grundtvig Project ADD LIFE - ADDing quality to LIFE through inter-generational learning via universities (2006-2008) and therefore invited participants to share the outcomes of the project by giving feedback to the draft version of a “European Toolkit for Developing Inter-generational Learning in Higher Education”. The programme offered a mix of keynote presentations and hands-on workshops, including the planning of concrete further action. |
| Information/ Contact | Programme [PDF], Uni News [Link], ADD LIFE [Link] |
| Title | Conference "Outcome-orientierte Curriculumentwicklung in der universitären Weiterbildung" |
| Lecturer | Dr. Pat Davies, European University Continuing Education Network (EUCEN); Ao.Univ.-Prof. Dr. Ilse Schrittesser, Universität Wien; Dr. Lorenz Lassnigg, Institut für Höhere Studien (IHS), Wien; et al. |
| Date | Wednesday 21 November 2007 |
| Location | Meerscheinschlössl, University of Graz |
| Content | With regard to the European universities and their framework of qualification criteria, the orientation of university curricula on learning outcomes is an essential requirement. What questions does university continuing education pose and what answers does it offer regarding learning outcomes in the development of curricula? How will learning outcomes, modular structure, etc. be introduced into university continuing education? |
| Information/ Contact | Programme [PDF] |
