Learning and Action Networks
Learning and Action Networks (LANs) are dynamic, member-driven groups within the Age-Friendly University (AFU) Global Network that bring together scholars, practitioners, students, administrators, and community partners around shared areas of interest related to aging and higher education.
LANs serve as spaces for knowledge exchange, applied research, innovation, and collective action that align with the AFU principles and advance age-inclusivity across university systems worldwide.
Whether you’re new to the AFU Global Network or a long-standing member, LANs offer an opportunity to connect, co-create, and lead. Explore current LANs or propose a new one that aligns with your interests and institutional priorities. Learn more about our active Learning and Action Networks.
Purpose
Foster interdisciplinary collaboration and peer learning.
Translate age-friendly principles into practice and policy.
Support the co-creation of programs, resources, and tools.
Elevate the voices of older adults and multi-generational stakeholders in university settings.
Strengthen global and local impact on aging-related challenges through higher education.
Structure
Thematic: Organized around key topics.
Member-Led: Coordinated by network members who guide discussions, organize activities, and curate resources.
Flexible: Activities may include virtual convenings, collaborative projects, joint publications, toolkits, webinars, or policy briefs.
Global: Open to AFU members across institutions, disciplines, and countries.
Interested In Proposing A LAN? Download and Complete the Application