University for senior learners expands enrollments

Shanghai University for the Senior has expanded to meet the growing demand for lifelong learning, adding 13 district-level branch campuses and four new teaching centers this semester, officials said. The country's educational agenda prioritizes enhancing public services for lifelong education, with Shanghai's educational conference emphasizing the importance of promoting quality lifelong learning and facilitating resource-sharing initiatives. To meet evolving needs, the university has introduced innovative courses such as The Beauty of Coffee and Scientific Infant Care, which have attracted strong interest from senior learners. Liu Qingyuan, the instructor for Scientific Infant Care at the university's Songjiang district branch, said the course incorporates practical demonstrations and immersive learning experiences to effectively teach advanced child-rearing concepts.