Universities UK report "Active Ageing and Universities - Engaging Older Learners".
http://www.universitiesuk.ac.uk/Publications/Pages/ActiveAgeing.aspx
Of course, it doesn't really go far enough. Clearing out all the young upstarts, and replacing 'em with mature people who might actually appreciate the benefits of HE, without the attendant nonsense of expecting a degree to prepare 'em for work, would be a step in the right direction.
BBC coverage of the report here: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/education/8517996.stm
Of course, it doesn't really go far enough. Clearing out all the young upstarts, and replacing 'em with mature people who might actually appreciate the benefits of HE, without the attendant nonsense of expecting a degree to prepare 'em for work, would be a step in the right direction.
BBC coverage of the report here: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/education/8517996.stm