Age-Friendly University Global Network

The Ten Principles of an Age-Friendly University developed by DCU provides a framework which has started a dialogue on ageing and DCU warmly invite colleagues in higher education to contribute to the conversation by joining the AFU Global Network.

Congratulations to @CUAnschutz on becoming the latest member of the Age Friendly University, they are also the 4th medical campus to join! news.cuanschutz.edu/news-stories/u…

We would love to thank everyone who has attended over the past three days, everyone who has spoke & everyone who continues to be an advocate for positive ageing and the power of the silver economy. We are truly grateful for all the support and enthusiasm from everyone involved!

Please welcome DCU's very own Tony Foley in addition to our previous speakers as the moderator for this panel discussion!

Next up is Michael Wright! // Michael has been a regular commentator on a range of critical issues on ageing in Ireland and beyond, advocating positive & sustainable solutions aimed at enhancing the quality and standard of care for those who need it. // Tune in to him at 16:45!

We now have an amazing Business Showcase scheduled for 16:15! Be sure to tune into this panel full of innovators in their spaces!

Oisín Geoghegan is currently Head of Enterprise in Fingal, having been appointed to the position on the establishment of the Local Enterprise Offices in 2014. // Going to be great to hear him at 16:00!

Maura McAdam is a full Professor of Management and Director of Entrepreneurship at DCU. // She is a nationally & internationally recognised scholar within the area of entrepreneurship. // Join us & listen to Maura speak at 15.45 today!

Dr Petra Goran has worked for the EU since 2014, most notably she coordinated the preparation of the Commission’s Green paper on ageing and the corresponding public consultation. // Catch her speak at 15:15!

Our final keynote speaker of the Conference is the wonderful Dr Aisling Conway Lenihan! // Dr Aisling Conway Lenihan is a Lecturer in Economics and Researcher with the Hincks Centre for Entrepreneurship Excellence at Munster Technological University. // Join us at 15:00 today!

We are excited to introduce Dr Tara Byrne and Maureen Kavanagh to the panel discussion, moderated by Valerie Cox, from 14:30

Our next panel discussion features Noel Cunningham and Valerie Cox along with the amazing Pat Carey, Mary Dunne, and Mary Russell for our Day 3 Panel Discussion on the power of the Silver Economy! // Check it out from 14:10

Teresa Bonner brings 30 plus years of professional experience in philanthropy, foundation and nonprofit leadership to her role as Executive Director for Aroha Philanthropies. She is a frequent presenter on philanthropy as well as on creative aging. // Join her from 13:50 today!!

Tania Banotti is the Director of the Creative Ireland Programme. Creative Ireland is a 5 year ‘all-of-government programme’ involving many Irish government Ministries, state agencies, local authorities, NGOs, communities and individuals. // Delighted to welcome Tania at 13:40

Renowned Geriatrician, Journalist and Media Commentator, Prof. Des O'Neill is next! // Please welcome Des at 13:25

Martha Cahil will be speaking at 12:45. // Martha works as a Senior Scientific Officer with Enterprise Ireland, responsible for the development and growth of Irish enterprises in world markets in addition to being Irelands national contact agency for EU Framework programmes.

DCU's very own Niall Moyna is the next speaker, at 12:35! // Niall is a Full Professor of Clinical Exercise Physiology in the School of Health and Human Performance. He has sporting and research accomplishments too large to list in one post, we are very excited to hear him speak!

The first panel discussion of today has very broad representation from industry and the 3rd level student body! Catch this Panel Discussion at 12:10!

Next we have the fantastic Aisling Kennedy! // Aisling is an actuary with over 35 years’ experience in the financial services and healthcare sectors. Delighted to have her and she will be speaking from 11:55.

Our next speaker needs no introduction! So proud to welcome Patricia King at 11:45! // Patricia is the General Secretary of ICTU. She is a former vice-President of SIPTU and was the first woman to serve as a national officer of the union when she was appointed vice-President.

Next up is Frances Boyce. Frances is Manager, Senior Segment and Financial Wellbeing Coaches at Bank of Ireland. // Very delighted to welcome Frances at 11:25