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KUAS REPRESENTATIVES VISIT LATVIA UNDER THE ERASMUS+ ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAMME
On 18–25 September 2022, the faculty and administrative staff of the KUAS went on a working observation visit to Latvia, as part of the Erasmus+ KA121-ADU project (Project No 2021-1-LT01-KA121-ADU-000008552).
As the project aims are related to the training of older persons and improving their digital, linguistic and other skills, the Liepaja University (Latvia) was visited, which has a strong Lifelong Learning Department, as well as a highly professional Faculty of Education distinguishable by a deep tradition.
The visit included meetings with the organisers of the activities of the Third Age University, lectures for older persons, a tour of the faculties, library, learning spaces and training centres of the Liepaja University, which are used not only by students but also by older persons attending the classes. Besides the observation, the visit entailed sharing of good practices, networking, discussions on cooperation and joint projects. Discussions took place on the involvement of older persons, motivation to learn, and differences and similarities between Lithuania and Latvia.
The community of Liepaja University were warmly welcoming and willing to share their experience and introduce the city, its culture and places of interest.