Age-Friendly University (AFU) Global Network
Age-Friendly University (AFU) Global Network听
罢丑别鈥�鈥疓lobal Network consists of鈥痠nstitutions of higher education around the globe鈥�who have endorsed the 10 AFU principles and committed themselves to becoming more age-friendly in their programs and policies. The Academy for Gerontology in Higher Education (AGHE) endorses the AFU principles and invites its members and affiliates to call upon their institutions to become part of this pioneering initiative.听
Joining the AFU network of global partners offers institutions the opportunity to learn about emerging age-friendly efforts and to contribute to an educational movement of social, personal, and economic benefit to students of all ages and institutions of higher education alike.听
The AFU principles reflect the work of an international, interdisciplinary team convened by Professor Br铆an MacCraith, then President, Dublin City University (DCU) to identify the distinctive contributions institutions of higher education can make in responding to the interests and needs of an aging population. Launched by the Irish Prime Minister, (An Taoiseach) Enda Kenny in 2012 the 10 AFU principles have been adopted by institutions in Ireland, the U.K., the U.S., Canada, and beyond.鈥� Arizona State University, one of the鈥痜ounding members of the鈥�, has taken over the role of host institution of the network, following Dublin City University鈥檚 10-year stint as the network鈥檚 lead.鈥� The new governance structure will engage members more locally and regionally to support the global network. An expected outcome of this change includes additional research opportunities as the member institutions identify the educational services and needs of older adults and students, and how universities engage with lifelong learners.鈥�听