The "University Programmes for Older Adults" were awarded by the Government of Andalusia as the best project on active ageing.

The Ministry for Equality and Social Welfare of the Government of Andalusia awarded as "Best project on active ageing" the University Open Classes of Lifelong Learning for adults over 55, managed by nine public universities in Andalusia, for their work of mutual enrichment with the contribution to knowledge and seniors' experience, as well as easing the access of old women and men to cultural goods and active learning.