Training School: Participatory Approaches to Research, Practice and Policy
We are excited to welcome participants to the Training School “Participatory Approaches to Research, Practice and Policy”, jointly organised by COST Action BOPALiM (CA23101) and COST Action PAAR-Net (CA22167), and hosted by the Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW), School of Health Sciences in Winterthur.
📍 Location: Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW), Winterthur, Switzerland
📅 Date: 4–6 May 2026
About the Training School
This three-day training school focuses on participatory approaches involving older adults and/or persons with disabilities across research, practice, and policy contexts.
Participants will engage with:
- key concepts and methodologies
- practical examples and applications
- ethical and collaborative aspects of participatory work
Programme
The training is structured around three core themes:
- WHY participatory approaches
- HOW to implement them
- WHAT comes next after participatory processes
Practical Information
- Accommodation is recommended at Hotel Wartmann (reservation until April 8)
- Travel via Zurich Airport (approx. 20 minutes to Winterthur)
Contact
Administration: Angelika Echsel; [email protected]
Organization: Dr. Selina Egger; [email protected]