Healthy Longevity

About

This immersive summer school offers a rare blend of and unique insights into cutting-edge research and hands-on experience in healthy longevity, delivered by an interdisciplinary team of experts from UZH and top global institutions. With its unique geographical position in the heart of Europe and near innovation pioneers in various public and private sectors (pharma industry, World Health Organization, finance), the program includes unique opportunities for site visits in healthy ageing and longevity stakeholders

Course leader

Prof. Mike Martin and Dr. Christina Röcke

Target group

This course is open to all Advanced Bachelor and Master students with a strong interest in the topic. The summer school is open to students from all fields, in particular psychology, medicine, sociology, humanities, biology, economics, data science or related fields with a strong interest in the topic. Podcasts and a reading list will be provided before the start of the program to ensure that all students share a common level of knowledge

Course aim

Interdisciplinary insights: Learn about the latest theoretical, empirical and practical knowledge on healthy ageing and longevity.
Real-world applications: Gain an understanding of how ageing affects both individual and societal health and explore emerging trends shaping the longevity sector.
Market-ready skills: Learn about the opportunities and challenges in translating longevity research into impactful market applications

Fee info

The program fee includes all teaching lessons (incl. live sessions, podcasts, group assignments etc.); the final assessment; a comprehensive social program that will foster your intercultural competence; a certificate of attendance and a transcript of records