Third ELOA Conference - Ljubljana 2012
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The Third Conference of the ESREA Network on Education and Learning of Older Adults 


19th-21st of September 2012, Ljubljana, Slovenia

The third conference of ESREA Network on Education and Learning of Older Adults (ELOA) was held at the University of Ljubljana, Slovenia, from the Wednesday afternoon (19th of September) to Friday evening (21st of September 2012). 

  • Print version of the conference program is available here.
  • Publication of conference papers is available here.

Intergenerational solidarity and older adults education in community 

The current demographic trends are changing the relations between generations, and consequentially influencing the way citizens experience their social, economical, cultural and political lives. This state of affairs warrants stronger intergenerational ties and polices that function to reduce and abolish age segregation. Stronger intergenerational solidarity can be achieved by policies and activities encouraging a reciprocal exchange between the generations. One fruitful way forward is undoubtedly community education, which has a long and fruitful tradition, and not only influences sustainable social development but also encourages the personal growth, mutual relationships and the quality of life of members in communities. 

Community education strengthens the connection between formal and non-formal educational settings because it occurs in different locations and forms, as well as because it includes different practices and purposes (for example, education of older adults, education for democracy, youth community work and education, cooperation in community, etc.). Community education can be understood as a possibility for the ‘reviving of community’ since it influences the transmission of new ideas into practice (also by learning different skills), and the building of bridges between people in divided communities. It also helps to strengthen solidarity and understanding amongst people, whilst also aiding the combating of loneliness and alienation.

Scientific committee:
  • dr. Ann-Kristin Boström, Swedish National Agency for Education, Sweeden
  • dr. Marvin Formosa, European Centre of Gerontology, University of Malta, Malta
  • dr. António Fragoso, University of Algarve, Portugal
  • dr. Leif Emil Hansen, University of Roskilde, Denmark
  • dr. Sabina Jelenc Krašovec, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia
  • dr. Tina Kogovšek, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia
  • dr. Sonja, Kump, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia
  • mag. Andreja Lenc, CMEPIUS, Ljubljana, Slovenia
  • dr. Marko Radovan, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia
  • dr. Bernhard Schmidt-Herta, Technische Universität Braunschweig, Germany
  • dr. Tarja Tikkanen, University of Stavanger, Norway
  • dr. Esmeraldina Costa Veloso, University of Minho, Portugal   
Organising committee:
  • dr. Sabina Jelenc Krašovec,  University of Ljubljana, Slovenia
  • dr. Marko Radovan, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia
  • dr. Andreja Hočevar, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia
  • asist. Danijela Makovec, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia
  • Urša Bajželj, CMEPIUS, Ljubljana, Slovenia
Student help:
  • Tjaša Brsan
  • Mateja Fabjan
  • Barbara Pirh
  • Katarina Matič
  • Maja Đevič
  • Nataša Makovšek
  • Saša Jakomin
  • Andreja Vuk
  • Nina Cenkar
  • Špela Cuzak



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Primary contact

Associate professor Dr. Sabina Jelenc Krašovec
E-mail: sabina.jelenc@guest.arnes.si
Phone: (+386) 1 241-11-46 
Fax: (+386) 1 425-93-37 

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