The Funchal Municipal Council, represented by councilor Helena Leal, attended the official opening of the 2026-2027 academic year at the Universidade Sénior de Santa Maria Maior. This year, the institution welcomes 60 students and offers 19 disciplines.
Established in 2008, the Universidade Sénior de Santa Maria Maior has been a crucial space for learning, socializing, and sharing among its members, promoting their active participation in the community.
Helena Leal highlighted the fundamental role of these universities in "promoting active and healthy aging." The councilor emphasized the importance of ensuring that seniors can live this phase of life "with quality of life, autonomy, health, and the capacity to participate in the life of the parish and the city, with dignity".
The councilor stated that this is "precisely the vision that the Municipality of Funchal wants to continue promoting," arguing that these structures are "fundamental spaces for building a dynamic city that fosters longevity".
Helena Leal reiterated the Municipality's commitment to continue supporting the Senior University, concluding that "supporting these types of projects is supporting longevity and individual happiness".
