LARA IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
The University of Leicester is a leading research university with over 21,000 students, including over 10,500 postgraduates. Leicester has a long tradition of providing a wide range of adult education. Each year there are some 3,500 enrolments on Leicester Institute of Lifelong Learning (LILL) courses, while over 4,500 people attend other events, including activities in the Richard Attenborough Centre for Disabilities and the Arts. LILL works closely with partners in the region, including many voluntary groups. As well as the teaching activities, the Institute of Lifelong Learning has an extensive research programme. Much of this focuses on the ageing society, lifelong learning and the benefits for older people.
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The project LARA has been funded with support from the European Commission, Project Number 142317-LLP-1-2008-1-DE-GRUNDTVIG-GMP.This webpage reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein. |
