“60+ Renewal” University Presented Best Practices at a Workshop Held in Çanakkale

A workshop themed “Systematization and Institutionalization of Programs at Renewal Universities,” in which our university was also represented, was held in Çanakkale in collaboration with the Ministry of Family and Social Services and Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University (ÇOMÜ).

Held on October 27–28 with the participation of Bülent Karakuş from the Directorate of Elderly Policies at the Ministry of Family and Social Services, ÇOMÜ Vice Rector Prof. Dr. Evren Karayel Gökkaya, and “Rejuvenation University” coordinators from various universities across Turkey, the workshop addressed the current practices, development processes, and future goals of the Rejuvenation Universities.

Best Practice Examples from Our University

Lecturer İbrahim Duman, the 60+ Rejuvenation University Coordinator representing our university at the workshop, delivered a presentation titled “60+ Rejuvenation University: Best Practice Examples and Achievements.” In his presentation, Duman provided information on the institutional operations, educational activities, and participant numbers achieved by our university’s 60+ Renewal University; he also shared with participants the sports activities conducted within the program, the “Rejuvenate Through Sports” competitions, and inter-university cultural gatherings.

Lecturer İbrahim Duman also provided information about the “Rejuvenation University Capacity Development Project,” which was accepted for the first time in Turkey among Rejuvenation Universities under the Erasmus Adult Education Short-Term Student and Staff Mobility (KA122-ADU) program, outlining the project’s objectives and the contributions it will make to the development of Rejuvenation Universities.

Emphasis on Active Aging and Lifelong Learning

Duman emphasized that our university’s “60+ Rejuvenation University” is among the best practices in this field, noting that the ongoing initiatives are of great importance in supporting active and healthy aging, promoting the concept of lifelong learning, and strengthening the participation of older adults in social life.

During the workshop, evaluations were conducted regarding the institutionalization of Rejuvenation Universities, ensuring their sustainability, developing educational programs, and strengthening cooperation among universities. Additionally, views were exchanged regarding activities planned for 2027 and areas for joint work.

At the conclusion of the workshop, Bülent Karakuş, Branch Director of the Directorate of Elderly Policies at the Ministry of Family and Social Services, presented a certificate of appreciation to Lecturer İbrahim Duman, our university’s 60+ Rejuvenation University Coordinator, in recognition of his contributions to the development and expansion of the Rejuvenation Universities.

The workshop, which concluded with a group photo session following the participants’ evaluations, made a significant contribution to the exchange of experiences among universities and the development of education policies for older adults.

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