Evaluating the outcomes of intergenerational shared experiences in learning environments: Perspectives from HE (Higher Education) students

This study evaluated the barriers, enablers, and outcomes of intergenerational activities, by interviewing students in higher education who engaged in intergenerational activities. This student-led and co-designed URB@N project focused on current HE students’ experience of activities involving older adults aged 65+ and younger adults, for those who had taken part in at least one intergenerational activity. This poster will illustrate how such research enabled an understanding of HE student involvement and experiences in these activities, including what activities are typically undertaken in HE settings; self-reported outcomes, barriers and facilitators for students and for the success of activity engagement, including how this impacts the student experience.