Hello,
We Are CIVIS Intergenerational Community
CIVIS Intergenerational Communities is a European collaboration between three universities in Salzburg, Madrid, and Athens working together to reduce ageism and build stronger connections across generations.
Ageism isn't just about how society treats the elderly. It shapes how we see toddlers, teenagers, and adults, too, creating divisions that limit understanding and solidarity. Our goal is simple: create spaces where people of different ages actually spend time together, get to know each other, and learn from one another. We co-design activities, courses, and community programs that bring together students, seniors, children, and everyone in between.
In Salzburg, we run a mixed-age university course "With All Your Senses" where regular students and 55+ learners explore how movement and perception change across a lifetime, together.
In Athens, university students meet regularly with seniors in care homes through music, movement, and oral health activities. High-school students also join in through games, crafts, and shared projects.
In Madrid, small intergenerational groups meet to exchange stories and perspectives on topics like work, care, and climate, turning conversations into concrete proposals for change.
Leading Team
Aspasia Dania
Dr. Boukje Habets
Carlos de Castro Pericacho
Head of Team Madrid
Head of the Project CIVIS Intergenerational Learning
Head of Team Athens
Head of Team Salzburg
Assistant Professor in Physical Education Training
Senior Scientist
Teaching and Methodology of Physical Education
Researcher in biological developmental and educational psychology at the University of Salzburg. Head of the kids' lab Bhoch3, where she studies how children learn, grow, and make sense of the world around them.
Associate Professor in Sociology
Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology at the UAM. He is interested in the social, political and environmental conflicts that
arise from the interconnection of productive territories within global
production chains.
Team University of Salzburg
Dr. Boukje Habets
Head of Team Salzburg
Senior Scientist
Researcher in biological developmental and educational psychology at the University of Salzburg. Head of the kids' lab Bhoch3, where she studies how children learn, grow, and make sense of the world around them.
Prof. Maria Tulis-Oswald
Professor of Educational Psychology
Specialist in motivation and learning. Her research explores how people navigate challenges in educational settings.
Prof. Susanne Ring-Dimitriou
Professor of Sport Science
Expert in physical activity, fitness, and health across all ages. She leads the Sport–Movement–Health research group and directs the Uni 55 PLUS program at the University of Salzburg.