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Interested in practice-oriented ageing research?
Are you studying at the Carinthia University of Applied Sciences (CUAS) or will you be starting a degree programme here in Carinthia, Austria, soon? If the topic of ageing interests you professionally, scientifically or personally, then IARA, the Institute for Applied Research on Ageing at CUAS, is the right place for you.
In this online student area, we tell you all about the possibilites to find out more about ageing research at IARA or to get involved in IARA.
HOW TO GET INVOLVED IN IARA?
There are several ways to get involved in the research topic of ageing and to enter into dialogue if we have common interests. We research practical problems and develop tried-and-tested solutions. We conduct applied research using participatory methods and actively involve our target groups. The topics of our projects are very diverse.
Would you like to find out more about how we work and our projects?
Collaboration
Work at IARA as an intern (min. 1 month), student employee (min. 15h/month) or in projects. There are not always (or not always immediately) available or suitable opportunities, but every path begins with a step. Both as a student and as a graduate, you can contact us if you are interested.
Bachelor's/Master's thesis
Find a topic from the field of ageing research that you would like to explore in more detail in your Bachelor’s or Master’s thesis. We may also be able to suggest a topic that matches your interests. Possible open topics are also advertised on our website. Even if you don’t have a concrete idea yet, but are interested, something can grow out of it. Read more…
Lectures/Courses
Visit our lectures. Specific research projects in the context of ageing research are presented and often worked on together. If you are interested in a topic, we will try to support you in attending parts of lectures or courses outside of your core study programme as a guest. There is also the possibility of IARA guest lectures.
European Master in Active Ageing and Age-friendly Society
More about EMMA
Information on current IARA projects (in German)
The EMMA project – MASTER STUDIES from 2025
Get involved! The new international Master’s programme is currently being developed and is scheduled to start in 2025. Future graduates will be equipped with the knowledge and methods they need to help build an age-friendly society. Want to know more? Daniela Elisabeth Ströckl is the contact person at IARA for your questions and suggestions.
Further education
We are planning to set up training courses in the field of ageing research and offer them to interested graduates, various professional groups and other interested parties. Because an age-friendly society is important to us. Are there any topics that you miss in your studies or work? We value input from practice.
Infos & Events
You are not yet sure which topics and direction you will take? Sign up for our mailing list, follow us on LinkedIn, take a look at current events & news or attend an IARA research colloquium. Perhaps we can also take up your research topic in a colloquium. Stay informed and get in touch when the time is right.
Your perspective
Your research spirit is now awakened. Do you have concerns that are not shown here but are related to ageing research? Good collaboration between generations and the perspective of students are central to our projects. Share your ideas with us, they could lead to new initiatives.
We look forward to hearing from you.
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We will inform you about our news & invite you to IARA events.
Thank you for your interest.