Transnational Project Meeting in Ptuj (Slovenia) was held on the 15th of January 2025 by hosting organisation Public University of Ptuj.

Partners discussed piloting reports, assment of training material, quality indicators, national reports, dissemination of training material.

A summary of the piloting phase was presented. Each partner shared feedback from their national implementation. The overall response was positive, with suggestions for minor improvements in delivery methods.

Participants evaluated the effectiveness of the training material used during piloting. Materials were deemed useful and relevant, though some partners suggested improvements to better suit their local contexts.

Discussion was held on the quality indicators used to measure project success and all partners agreed that the indicators are appropriate and measurable. Partners also discussed strategies and outcomes related to the dissemination of training materials and shared examples of promotional efforts and engagement with stakeholders.

Forthcoming activities

Partners discussed structure and contect of the Toolkit for trainers, content of learning material, target groups and way of imlementation.

Senioriades

The concept of the Senioriades was outlined and discussed. Partners shared their plans for organizing the events in their respective countries and promotion strategies.

From September to December 2024, the partners of the Erasmus+ SenSyn project successfully piloted 8 modules of the SenSyn educational program. The initiative engaged 350 seniors, with more than 200 unique participants, alongside 24 experts who contributed their knowledge and experience to the activities.

The educational modules covered a diverse range of topics designed to enhance the well-being and skills of senior participants:

– Digital literacy

– Personal finance management

– Healthy eating and cooking

– Maintaining physical and mental vitality

– Physical activity and movement

– Arts, culture and creative expression

– Social skills and communication

– Lifelong learning and volunteering.

This pilot phase provided valuable insights into the effectiveness of the program, paving the way for further refinement and broader implementation.

The next phase of the project includes a Transnational partner meeting in Ptuj, where discussions will focus on various key topics, including the Senioriades, a significant initiative aimed at promoting active aging and community engagement among seniors.

In May 2024, four partner institutions organised focus group meetings to introduce participants to the project and to exchange experiences and suggestions for developing an educational curriculum that promotes lifelong learning and healthy living. The discussions in the focus groups covered several key topics:

– Introduction to the SenSyn project and understanding the concept of active ageing, along with sharing participants’ personal experiences.

– Motivation for participating in lifelong learning and healthy activities, as well as barriers or challenges related to health conditions.

– The importance and attractiveness of topics within the educational program.

– Feedback and suggestions for additional topics or activities that should be included in the program.

Participants were very active, and their feedback was extremely valuable and useful for further improvement of the SenSyn program. The goal is to adapt the programs to be as relevant and beneficial as possible for older adults, encouraging their participation in activities that promote health and overall well-being.

Each partner will develop a curriculum for 2 educational modules over next few months:

– LUMS: Physical activity and movement, as well as social skills and communication,

– LUP: Personal finance management and legal advice, as well as lifelong learning and volunteering,

– POU Varazdin: Healthy nutrition and cooking, as well as art, culture, and creative expression,

– POU Samobor: Digital literacy, as well as physical and mental vitality.

Each module, lasting from 2 to 4 hours, will be developed as a curriculum with learning objectives, educational topics, and implementation examples for pilot testing starting this fall. Ultimately, the result will be a joint, sustainable, and effective educational program ready to train educators, which will have a long-term positive impact on the quality of life of older adults.

Transnational Project Meeting in Varaždin (Croatia) was held on the 15th of February 2024 at People’s Open University Varaždin.

Partners discussed activities in the previous period and concluded that all activities were going according to the plan.

The Final version of Digital database was published on the project web page (ENG) and will soon be available in partner languages (SLO, CRO).

On EPALE you can find two articles about the project activities and follow us for more. 

• Senior Synergy: Empowering Lifelong Learning and Healthy living
• Innovative Educational Practices for Lifelong Learning and Healthy Living Among Seniors: Insights from the SENSYN Report

In next stage of the project (WP3) topics for training materials will be made. 

Stay tuned!