Webinars
Webinar VI
Two presentations were held during the webinar as follows:
How digital literacy influences the aging well process of elderly immigrants
Presented by Dr. Alexandra-Niculina Gherguț-Babii and Dr. Eda Orhun
An examination of how digital literacy, information access, and misinformation affect the social dimensions of aging for immigrant populations.
Navigating the future of work in multigenerational workforces
Presented by Dr. Oliana Sula
An exploration of bridging the skills gap, digital transformation, and intergenerational collaboration in Western Balkan countries.
Webinar V
Two presentations were held during the webinar as follows:
Dr Aleksandar Kovacevic
Presentation: Labour Digitalisation and Older Workers in the Gig Economy: Toward a New Labour Policy through Collective Bargaining and Social Dialogue in Serbia
Abstract: The rise of the gig economy and labour digitalisation has had a major impact on how work is organised, what jobs are available, and how workers are placed. In this context, older workers face particular challenges, such as limited access to digital resources, bias, and inadequate institutional protections. Although platforms offer certain opportunities for inclusion in the labour market, work often remains precarious, individualised, and without basic labour rights. Consequently, this paper aims to address the following question: What effect does the digitalisation of labour have on the responsibilities of older workers in the gig economy, and what options are there for their engagement in social dialogue and collective bargaining?
Dr Dolantina Hyka
Presentation: Toward Inclusive Cybersecurity Education – A European Vision
Abstract: The session aims to explore how inclusive, intergenerational approaches can strengthen cybersecurity awareness and digital resilience across Europe. Drawing from comparative insights between Albania and Italy, it highlights the role of universities and COST networks in shaping educational strategies for older workers and lifelong learners.
Webinar IV
Two presentations were held during this webinar on digitalization and aging:
The first on “Conducting a Systematic Review” by Ceyda Tac, ISCAP. The talk will cover the purpose and importance of SLRs, the step-by-step process of conducting a systematic review, and an introduction to the PRISMA framework that enhances the transparency and quality of reviews.
The second on “Talking Shop about Older Workers: Perspectives from Unions and Employers” by Max Lange, Ricardo Twumasi (King’s College London), and Matt Flynn, University of Leicester. This paper discusses how unions and employers talk about older workers and whether their rhetoric challenges or reinforces negative age images.
Webinar III
Two presentations were held during this webinar on digitalization and aging:
The first, “Mid-life career change and older workers” by Matt Flynn, Heike Schroder, Misa Izuhara, and Masa Higo, is about career changes at an advanced age.
The second, “Risk in using educational technology” by Adrian Istrimschi, is about technology usage in the educational field.
Webinar II
Two presentations were held during this webinar on digitalization and aging:
The first “Alone but connected?” by Charlotta Niemistö, Jeff Hearn, Hanna Sjögren is about “digital (in)equalities in care work and generational relationships among older people living alone”.
The second “CULT-Open project” by Petia Genkova and Henrik Schreiber is about “the investigation of intercultural competence, national and ethnic identity as well as attitudes towards refugees, migration and integration of host-culture and migrant students”.
Webinar I
Two presentations were held during this webinar on digitalization and aging:
The first “Smart Service Design for Healthy Ageing” by Yuanyuan Yin is about how new technology can help older shoppers.
The second, “Psychological Well-being and Self Ageing Attitudes” by Assuf Suberry, is about age discrimination in the workplace.
Podcasts
Podcast 1
Jim Ogg speaks about the importance of training schools for young researchers and innovators
Podcast 2
Sirrý Sif Sigurlaugardóttir speaks about how corporations can better support employees who are also informal caregivers
Podcast 3
Sylwia Przytula speaks about the issues of digitalization for elder academics
Podcast 4
Merita Xhumari speaks about the Older Workers’ Reference Group
Podcast 5
Iris Finger speaks about older workers challenges
Podcast 6
Lavinia Andreea Bejan and Mariia Balytska speak about the launch of the Young Research and Innovator Forum
Podcast 7
Matt Flynn speaks about the challenges of older migrants in the job market
Podcast 8
Burcu Koc speaks about how to weave essential 21st-century skills into teacher education programs to create an inclusive environment that welcomes all generations of workers
Podcast 9
David Lain speaks about the challenges older workers face in the workplace
Videos
Martina Rasticova – Chair of CA21107 / DIGInet
Martina Rasticova talks about the importance of DIGInet, its mission, its membership, and its activities. She also explains how DIGInet achieves its objectives and what its achievements are.
Anna Urbaniak – CA21107 Member
Anna Urbaniak talks about synergies between COST actions, namely CA21107/DIGInet and CA22167/PAAR-net.
Mariia Balytska – CA21107 Young Researcher Innovator Forum Leader
Mariia Balytska talks about DIGInet and the older worker.