Hosted jointly by the Building the Opportunities for Participation and Accessibility through lifelong community Mobility – CA23101 (BOPALiM) and Participatory Approaches with Older Adults (PAAR-net) – CA22167 COST Actions
Dates
04 – 06. 05. 2026
Venue
Zurich University of Applied Sciences, School of Health Sciences, Katharina-Sulzer-Platz 9, 8400 Winterthur
Trainers
Dr. Jerome Peter Fredericks
Ass.-Prof. Jodi Sturge
Prof. Dr. Matthias Drilling
Ass.-Prof. Klejda Harasani
Prof. Dr. Christina Schulze
Dr. Tamar Yellon
Course overview
Join a three-day training school for a comprehensive exploration of participatory approaches with older adults and/or persons with disabilities applied to research, practice and policy development.
Format
The in-person event will focus on:
- current theories, methodologies and practices in participatory research, practice and policy,
- practice examples followed by discussion and application,
- considerations shaping protocol development and ethics, and
- development of a framework comprising approaches and techniques.
Applications
Apply for the training school by 27/02/2026 by clicking HERE.
Limited spaces are available. You will be notified whether your application was successful by 1/4/2026.
Criteria that will inform selection include:
- Young researchers (under 40 yrs of age)
- Members’ current involvement in the BOPALiM or PAAR-net COST Actions
Manifested interest in and/or experience with participatory approaches in research, practice or policy.
