Polish phenomenon of third age universities | Exlibris Social Gerontology Journal
Published : 2023-03-24

Polish phenomenon of third age universities

Artur Fabiś

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5624-6232

Renata Konieczna-Woźniak

https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9848-2738

Abstract

The text is aligned with social gerontology as it focuses on defining U3A and exploring its historical and contemporary development. It examines the genesis of the first U3A in the world, the founding of a Polish university for seniors and the role of professor Halina Szwarc, as well as changes in Polish U3As resulting from the breakthrough year 1989, joining the European Union, and technological progress. In the final section, the text provides an overview of the present U3A movement, its characteristics, critical evaluation, and discussion of the innovative nature of educational activities for seniors, which are an integral part of the local and national senior policy.

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the University of the Third Age, education in old age, learning in old age, the University of the Third Age in Poland


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Fabiś, A., & Konieczna-Woźniak, R. (2023). Polish phenomenon of third age universities. Exlibris Social Gerontology Journal, 22(1), 55–78. https://doi.org/10.57655/Exlibris_1_2022_4

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