Dec 27, 2025 20:00:00In Sweden, record numbers of retirees are attending senior universities for later learning.' 'According to Senior College President Inga Sanner, Senior College membership reached an all-time high in 2025. Membership is at an all-time high,' Sanner said.According to the organizer Folkuniversität, the Senior University held 2,099 events across Sweden in 2023, with 161,932 participants. Speaking about the senior generation attending Senior University, Chairman Sanner said, 'Older people are becoming more perceptive and have an incredible thirst for education.' The Guardian points out that the program has a positive impact not only on those attending senior universities, but also on the elderly who volunteer to help run them.

Source: The Guardian December 27, 2025 17:25 UTC