Location: Montpellier, France
Client: University du “Temps Libre” University of the Third Age (U3A)
Project Scope:
Project Description:
U3A started at the Faculty of Social Sciences in Toulouse (France) in 1973. In France, each Third Age University group is associated with a local university. In the 1990s the concept was broadened to the notion of the University of All Ages (UTA - université tous âges) and University of Free Time (UTL - université du temps libre).The UFUTA changed its name to Union Française des Universités de Tous Ages (retaining the acronym) whilst Prof Vellas is still the president of the AIUTA (Association Internationale des Universités du Troisième Âge). Most university departments have adopted the title of Université du Temps Libre.
Client: University du “Temps Libre” University of the Third Age (U3A)
Project Scope:
- Lesson plans
- Custom learning sessions for adults
- Vacation intensive course studies
- Language support for cultural activities
- Language Classes (both group and individual)
Project Description:
U3A started at the Faculty of Social Sciences in Toulouse (France) in 1973. In France, each Third Age University group is associated with a local university. In the 1990s the concept was broadened to the notion of the University of All Ages (UTA - université tous âges) and University of Free Time (UTL - université du temps libre).The UFUTA changed its name to Union Française des Universités de Tous Ages (retaining the acronym) whilst Prof Vellas is still the president of the AIUTA (Association Internationale des Universités du Troisième Âge). Most university departments have adopted the title of Université du Temps Libre.
Photos courtesy from French websites