TecnoCampus Senior, the program that opens up the University to the over 55s

La Chair of Ageing and Quality of Life and the permanent training center HUB4T, two projects promoted by TecnoCampus, have created this program linked to healthy and active ageing. TecnoCampus Senior is an initiative framed within the "Mataró, Ciutat Cuidadora" project, it is a sign of commitment to society. A total of 50 subjects are offered from the various degrees that can be taken at the TecnCampus, organized quarterly in the areas of business knowledge, technology, audiovisual and health. 

In this way, the participants will share a classroom with undergraduate students and will be able to participate in the different activities organized by the University throughout the academic year. At this moment, the period for enrolling in the subjects of the third term is open, and with a discounted price.

Presentation act
The program was presented last Tuesday, February 28 in an event in which Miquel Àngel Vadell, deputy councilor for the Presidency, Education, Professional Training and University, highlighted that it is an opportunity for both the elderly and the young people with whom they will share classrooms, since they will learn from experience and advice that they can give them.

The day included a presentation by Laura Rosillo, Senior volunteer with the ASENCAT association, on the learning society in the age of longevity, emphasizing education for life in the 'education throughout life. "We have many years ahead of us, we must continue to be active and contribute value to society, which is why it is very important to also plan this new stage of life," he pointed out.

Lifelong learning was the epicenter of the round table discussion which was carried out during the event. The participants were Jordi Berni, ASENCAT senior mentor; Joaquín Solana, economist and university teacher; Antoni Vilà i Alsina, acting president of Aules Senior Mataró; and Antoni Gomà, from the Kangaroo Committee of the Catalan Mathematical Society. Esther Cabrera, director of the Chair of Aging and Quality of Life, moderated the debate and provided her expert view on healthy and active aging. "The ability to learn must never be lost, it is the key to survival," he emphasized.

The presentation of the TecnoCampus Senior training program was carried out by Luz Fernández, head of permanent training HUB4T-TecnoCampus. To close the presentation day, Elizabet Ruiz, deputy councilor for Public Space and Municipal Equipment, Active Seniors and assistant for Animal Welfare, dedicated a few words to the senior attendees: "Life will never stop teaching us. Acquire this knowledge will keep us alive longer."

The event was welcomed by Mr. Miquel Àngel Vadell, deputy councilor for Presidency, Education, Professional Training and University, who highlighted that the program is an opportunity for the people in our environment, since they will learn from the experience and advice of the elderly. The day incorporated a presentation, by Laura Rosillo, Senior volunteer in ASENCAT, on the learning society in the age of longevity, emphasizing education for life in education during all the life. "We have many years ahead of us, we must continue to be active and contribute value to society, which is why it is very important to also plan this new stage of life," affirmed Ms. Rosillo Lifelong learning was the epicenter of the round table discussion that took place during the event. The participants were Mr. Jordi Berni, ASENCAT Senior Mentor, Mr. Joaquín Solana, Economist and university teacher, Mr. Antoni Vilà i Alsina, Acting President Aules Senior Mataró, Mr. Antoni Gomà, from the Kangaroo Committee of the Catalan Mathematical Society. Dr. Esther Cabrera, director of the Chair of Aging and Quality of Life, moderated the debate and provided her expert view on healthy and active aging: The ability to learn must never be lost, it is the key of survival". The presentation of the TecnoCampus Senior training program was carried out by Mrs. Luz Fernández, head of permanent training HUB4T-TecnoCampus. To close the presentation day, Mrs. Elizabet Ruiz, deputy councilor for Public Space and Municipal Facilities, Active Seniors and Animal Welfare deputy, dedicated a few words to the senior attendees: "Life will never stop teaching us. Acquiring this knowledge will keep us alive longer."