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Age-Friendly Six Pillars

DCU Age-Friendly Six Pillars

Age-Friendly across Dublin City University

In 2014, building on the work of Prof. Slowey and the working group, an Age-Friendly Coordinator - Ms. Christine O'Kelly was appointed and the Age-Friendly Implementation Action Team, chaired by Mr. Trevor Holmes, Vice President of Strategic and External Affiairs was established.

The team represents six pillars that are encouraged and implemented across the university:

  • Research and Innovation
  • Teaching and Learning
  • Lifelong Learning
  • Intergenerational Learning
  • Encore Careers and Enterprise
  • Civic Engagement