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.

Peng Haihong, executive vice-president of the university, said the expansion has strengthened the university's network, which now includes one main campus, 41 branch campuses and 12 teaching centers, allowing for the enrollment of thousands more students than last year. This semester, which began on March 3, the university welcomed more than 25,000 students to over 720 classes across its campuses, a new high.

The university's expansion reflects a broader commitment to fostering lifelong learning in China. 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.