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Mary Immaculate College celebrates first graduates of Intergenerational Learning Programme

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Mary Immaculate College (MIC) celebrates first graduates of Intergenerational Learning Programme

Mary Immaculate College (MIC) Intergenerational Learning Programme celebrates milestone with first graduates

Mary Immaculate College celebrates first graduates of Intergenerational Learning Programme
The Intergenerational Learning Programme is part of MIC’s broader Age-Friendly Campus initiative.

Mary Immaculate College (MIC) has marked a significant milestone in its Intergenerational Learning Programme, with certificates presented to 21 participants who completed the inaugural initiative.

The ceremony brought together participants and their families to celebrate the culmination of a 12-week semester, during which learners engaged in modules across 10 subject areas within the Faculty of Arts. Studying alongside undergraduate students, participants attended lectures, explored new disciplines and contributed to a shared learning environment spanning generations.

The Intergenerational Learning Programme is part of MIC’s broader Age-Friendly Campus initiative. It builds on the College’s recent membership of the Age-Friendly University Global Network, supporting more inclusive and accessible opportunities for people to engage in higher education at all stages of life.


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Plans are already underway for the next intake of the programme, which is set to open in Autumn 2026, with further details to be announced in soon.

Dr Maeve Liston, Director of Enterprise and Community Engagement at MIC, said, “It has been very encouraging to see the enthusiasm with which participants have engaged with both the programme and the wider MIC community.”

Dr Maeve Liston, Director of Enterprise and Community Engagement at MIC, said, “It has been very encouraging to see the enthusiasm with which participants have engaged with both the programme and the wider MIC community. Learning alongside undergraduate students has created a genuinely shared and enriching classroom experience, where diverse perspectives and life experiences add real value to learning. This inaugural group has established a strong foundation as the Intergenerational Learning Programme continues to develop and expand into the future”

Participant Jack Bourke, who studied Teanga agus Litríocht na Gaeilge (Irish Language and Literature) as part of the programme, said, “I had forgotten or probably never fully realised how much joy “learning” for its own sake can bring. The Age-Friendly Programme at MIC provided me with a non-judgemental, friendly environment where I acquired knowledge, made new friends and facilitated positive interaction with a much younger generation. I thoroughly enjoyed my time at Mary Immaculate and found the whole experience life- affirming. Thank you for a really positive and stimulating experience.”

A range of additional Age-Friendly events is also planned, including contributions to the national Bealtaine Festival. These will feature chair yoga sessions, a talk exploring biological and chronological ageing, intergenerational workshops at CRAFT, and a creative arts workshop led by artist Sheila O’Callaghan.

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