🎭 A Night to Remember! Our Dublin City University 30 strong AFU Opera Participants were swept away by the powerful performance of Wagner’s The Flying Dutchman Bord Gáis Energy! From haunting melodies to dramatic storytelling, it was an evening of inspiration, connection, and cultural joy.

Judging for the Intergenerational Awards is underway, and the 40+ entries are truly inspiring! A huge THANK YOU to our amazing judges from the AFU Programme and DCU students helping bring this to life. Watch this space for the award winners announced May 7th. #GIW25 Dublin City University DCU Students' Union

Delighted by this historic move by the UN: a Convention on the Rights of Older Persons is in the works! Time to end ageism and ensure dignity, autonomy & inclusion for all in later life Dublin City University Age Friendly Ireland #HumanRights #Ageing #UN #Inclusion age-platform.eu/un-convention-…

Thrilled to be participating for the first time in the EFOS biannual meeting in Zagreb. An inspiring exchange of knowledge and excellent examples of best practices in lifelong learning and engagement with older adults. @EFOS Dublin City University AGE Platform Europe

Join DCU Age-Friendly online for a Global Intergenerational Week event on #IntergenerationalFairness 🌍👥 Share your views to help shape European Commission policy! Your voice matters. #AgeFriendly #IntergenerationalWeek #EU Register forms.gle/f2Z2Lq1oxeEUiW… Dublin City University

Today is #EUIntergenerationalSolidarity Day! We hosted a webinar on Intergenerational Fairness to hear voices from all ages & shape our submission to the EU. Fair policies for all generations start with dialogue. Dublin City University Age Friendly Ireland AGE Platform Europe #IntergenerationalFairness

Delighted to welcome Dr. Andrea Zakrajsek (Eastern Michigan) to Dublin City University Age-Friendly University! She led a fantastic breakout session during our Intergenerational Fairness Webinar—thank you for your insights and engagement! #IntergenerationalFairness #AgeFriendly #LifelongLearning

In awe of the amazing creativity of our AFU participants! Join us for the Ageless Expressions exhibit featuring writing, painting, photography, and botanical art at DCU Interfaith Centre, May 1st, 10:30–12:30. Thanks to Dublin City Council AgeFriendly for support Dublin City University Age Friendly Ireland

The past few days have celebrated #IntergenerationalCreativity! We kicked off with the inspiring Ageless Expressions exhibition at DCU, and wrapped up with a joyful paint-along with Mary. So much talent and connection on display! Dublin City University Age & Opportunity 🌈

🏆 Celebrating connection across generations! 7 #IntergenerationalAwards were presented today by GAA All Stars & Dublin City University alumni Lyndsey Davey & Denise Masterson to 6 amazing schools and their students. Winning schools showcased a variety of projects promoting intergenerational

Cead Mile Failte to our visiting Erasmus mobility group from UICBarcelona who are spending a week visiting Ireland. Special thanks to Dr. Sparky Booker DCU History & Geog for a great presentation today.

📢 Powerful & emotional conversations @COVID evaluation hosted by @DCU_AFU. Participants shared lived experiences, reflections & recommendations. Thank you to all who contributed to shaping future policy. #AgeFriendly #DCU #LivedExperience

A wonderful day out at Newbridge Silverware for our AFU participants from the Museum of Style Icons to the fascinating factory tour, it was a journey through craftsmanship, heritage, and glamour. Thanks to all who made it so memorable! #SeniorTimes #NewbridgeSilverware

ESCAPERS EU is turning escape rooms into powerful learning tools—building collaboration, critical thinking & digital skills through gamified education. Delighted to pilot the game with AFU participants at @GaietySchool. #ErasmusPlus #EdInnovation #EUProjects

Age is not a barrier to education! At DCU, the world’s 1st #AgeFriendlyUniversity, older adults explored #SDGs 4,10 &16 in a Connecting Cultures workshop. Aligned with the Ten Principles of AFU, lifelong learning empowers inclusion, equality & respect. #LifelongLearning

DCU’s AFU Lifelong Learning Survey shows strong engagement from learners 60+, with lifelong learning boosting confidence, wellbeing & connection. Aligned with #SDG4 #SDG10 #SDG16 & our AFU Ten Principles, we’re shaping inclusive education for all ages. #AgeFriendlyUniversity Dublin City University

Back to School.. at 50+! Join us at the Taste of DCU, a showcase of our Age-Friendly Programme with 50+ staff, inspiring talks & ways to get involved 👉 dcu.ie/agefriendly #AgeFriendly📅 Wed 3 Sept, 9.30am–1.30pm Dublin City University School of Nursing, Psychotherapy & Community Health

Another fantastic Taste of DCU event attended by over 300 people & involving 54 staff. Our Age-Friendly University Programme kicks off next week, open to everyone, at every age! Stay connected & discover new opportunities: dcu.ie/agefriendly Dublin City University Age Friendly Ireland AONTAS

Thanks to all panellists in our “Ageing with Dignity” webinar. We explored autonomy, rights, choice & intergenerational solidarity,from Homeshare & community supports to policy, tech & art. Inspiring models of care that protect dignity across the lifespan. #ProfAmandaPhelanDCU

Delighted to share the recording of our UN Day of Older Persons webinar: Ageing with Dignity. Inspiring voices explored dignity through policy, inclusion, creativity & intergenerational solidarity. dcu.ie/agefriendly/ne… #UNDOP2025