On February 10, renowned experts from the U.S. and Germany – among them Ursula M. Staudinger – convened at the German Center for Research and Innovation (GCRI) in New York to discuss the question whether aging is reversible. In her presentation Ursula Staudinger explained that as we move on through life, we discover the advantages and disadvantages of the different life phases. “There does not seem to be one ideal phase in life,” Ursula Staudinger said, “we just always wished to be somewhat younger.” Also, Ursula Staudinger emphasized that the meaning of chronological age is relative. Rather, human aging is an interplay of biology, the socio-cultural context as well as our personal thoughts, attitudes and motivations. Read more
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Ursula M. Staudinger holds lecture at Tsao Foundation’s 20th Anniversary Gala in Singapore
On 27 November, Ursula M. Staudinger speaks at the Tsao Foundation’s 20th Anniversary Gala about „Demographic Change and Growth – the Paradox.“ The President and First Lady of Singapore, Tony and Mary Tan, will be among the 280 guests as well as several Ministers and leading Government officials.
Lifelong learning is key success factor
Demographic change creates new challenges for many global corporations in the industrialized West, as there will be a higher proportion of older employees in the future. That’s why it is more important than ever not only to retain older employees, but also to integrate them and to provide continuous training. For global companies such as BASF with more than 110,000 employees, lifelong learning becomes a strategic success factor. Professor Ursula M. Staudinger explains in a recent interview with BASF what human resource development for all age groups should pay particular attention to.