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The Popular University of Herencia is embarking on a new academic year filled with excitement, creativity, and diversity. Approaching its 40th anniversary, this cultural and educational project returns with an innovative program featuring over 35 training proposals and 10 new activities, designed to encourage learning, creativity, and intergenerational participation.
The Councillor of Culture, Aitor Gallego de la Sacristana, emphasized that “this programming is very diverse and enriching, offering options for all audiences and tastes. We have worked on innovative training while maintaining proposals that have broad support.”
? Highlights for 2025/2026
The course will kick off with completely renewed offerings:
- Creative Crafts (for families with children aged 6 and up).
- University of Experience, in cooperative format.
- Active Mind + Active Body, aimed at seniors over 60.
- Needle, Thread, and Christmas, a special focus for October and November.
- Shared Legacy, free, biweekly.
- Your Mobile and Digital Management, for seniors over 60.
- Folklore for Families, on Friday afternoons.
- Languages for Travelers, on Tuesdays and Fridays.
- Inclusive Spanish, aimed at the foreign population.
- Multigames, for children aged 6 to 10.
? Courses and Workshops
The program combines traditional training and new trends, keeping activities that are a hallmark:
- Cooking (€37/semester).
- Painting and Drawing (€55).
- Rush and Esparto (€17).
- Adult Literacy and ESO for Adults (free, with registration at the Adult Center).
- Women’s Classroom (with support from the 0.7% IRPF program).
- Sevillanas, Ballroom Dancing, and Theater.
- Folklore School (for children and adults).
- Classical and Spanish Dance (starting from €25/semester).
- Certified English, with information through the AKD Group.
- Patchwork, Knitting, Bobbin Lace, and Crochet.
- Creative Fashion and Furniture Restoration.
- Decoration and New Trends: candle holders, costume jewelry, and glass fusing.
? Technology and Wellness
The Popular University also focuses on digital updates and personal well-being:
- Introduction to Programming, AI, and Web (for youth aged 6 to 17).
- Computing and the Internet (for adults and youth).
- Mindfulness (€25, available in the second semester).
- Adult Yoga, with five different groups at various times.
- Local History, on Thursday evenings at the Library.
? Calendar and Registrations
- Start of Registration:
- Children’s Program ? September 9, 2025.
- Adults ? September 10, 2025.
- End of Registration: September 21.
- Start of the Course: October 6, 2025.
- End of the Course: May 31, 2026.
Registration will be formalized through the “Herencia” app (Android and iOS). For those who need support, the Digital Inclusion Point (PID) at the Municipal Library will offer assistance.
? Fees and Discounts
- General Fee: €55/semester.
- Courses of 1 hour per week: €25.
- Courses of 2 hours per week: €37.
- Courses of 3 hours per week: €55.
- Special Topics: €20.
- Local History, Rush and Esparto, Knitting, Theater, and Folklore: €17.
Discounts:
- 10% for members of local AMPAs.
- 10% for large families (with prior accreditation).
? Culture that Lives
The Popular University is not just a training space but also a place for social gathering and cohesion. With this program, Herencia continues to advocate for a living, inclusive, and accessible culture, open to all ages.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does the 2025/2026 course last?
From October 2025 to May 2026.
How can I register?
Through the “Herencia” app. You can also go to the Digital Inclusion Point if you need help.
What’s new this year?
Courses like Introduction to AI and Programming, Mindfulness, Inclusive Spanish, Multigames, and Shared Legacy.
Are there discounts?
Yes, a 10% discount for large families and members of local AMPAs.
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