| Secretariat, Alumni Association, IDAC | |
| Date | Thursday, 25 September 2025, Please note that the start time has been changed. (Added September 25) |
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| Room | Institute of Development, Aging and Cancer, Center for Smart Aging Research.4F, Seminar Room |
| Title | Practice-based & participatory IT design for the ageing societies |
| Speaker | Prof. Dr. Claudia Müller |
| Affiliation | Universität Siegen IT für die Alternde Gesellschaft Fakultät III |
| Organizer | Yasuyuki Taki（Dept.of Aging Research and Geriatric Medicine, ext.8559） Toshimi Ogawa（SA Center, ext.8492） |
| Abstract | The research group of Prof. Dr. Claudia Müller (Faculty III, “IT for the Ageing Society,” University of Siegen) conducts research and teaching at the intersection of demographic change and digital transformation. Its central focus is the practice-based and participatory design of socio-technical infrastructures and digital solutions in the field of “health & ageing.” The goal is to maintain and expand social participation of older and vulnerable people, enhance their mobility and independence, and support wellbeing, health, and quality of life at home. In particular, through the living-lab approach called “Praxlabs,” the team collaborates with diverse stakeholders such as older adults, caregivers, family members, and service providers. Within this framework, researchers explore everyday practices in real-life contexts, co-design innovative IT artifacts, and study the processes of their appropriation and transformation. Furthermore, to introduce non-tech-savvy participants step by step to new technologies, the group applies co-creation methods based on social and experiential learning, fostering the development of skills, competences, and positive attitudes. This lecture will present these practice-based and participatory IT design approaches and discuss their significance for ageing societies. |
