The UNR University for Seniors launches an annual series of meetings dedicated to addressing the well-being and well-being of this population.

"Senior Wednesdays at the ECU" is a series of meetings with academic and cultural proposals led by university professors and experts in various subject areas. These events will be complemented by participatory activities, workshops, and firsthand experiences that will help participants master the content.

Aimed at people aged 50 and over, this series aims to strengthen the well-being of older adults through access to knowledge, the exchange of experiences, and the stimulation of critical thinking. It is based on the Inter-American Convention on the Protection of the Human Rights of Older Persons, which recognizes the right to education and culture as pillars for comprehensive development at this stage of life.

The free and open meetings will be held at the University Cultural Center, San Martín 750, every third Wednesday of each month, from 13:17 p.m. to 16:14 p.m. The first will take place on April 15.30th at XNUMX:XNUMX p.m., led by psychologist Fernanda Fernández on "The Fragility of Love and Mental Health." At XNUMX:XNUMX p.m., Eduardo Taletti will discuss "Argentine Women through Film."

A total of nine meetings will take place throughout the year: May 21, June 18, July 23, August 20, September 17, October 15, November 5, and December 10. The topics to be covered each Wednesday will be defined and announced two weeks before the scheduled date.

The University for Seniors Program, launched in 2011, has been steadily building a space that accommodates and responds to the diverse needs this city's population has regarding higher education. Supported by the active aging paradigm and offering educational and cultural offerings, it has become one of the city's leading institutions for this group of people. 

Journalist: Victoria Arrabal/Photographer: Karen Roeschlin