The Forever Learning Institute

Keep learning, keep growing

Continue your passion for educational exploration in a series of programs led by Duke faculty and experts. Join us for one of our many live, virtual sessions or a campus-based program. Each semester offers new themes to explore.

Spring 2025 courses

The Duke Reads book club

Inspired by the popular Duke Reads summer reading lists, the Duke Reads Book Club invites you to connect with Duke faculty through exclusive discussions about their published works and literary achievements. Each session offers a unique opportunity to hear directly from faculty about their research and writing. This is the chance you’ve been waiting for to engage in an intimate setting with a well-known author. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn about these fascinating subjects and strengthen your connection with the Duke community! 

Spring 2025 courses

Future forward research

Future solutions to climate change, space travel, artificial intelligence and more are being built at Duke! Explore global progress and innovations that originate from the university’s commitment to future-forward research in this series. Throughout the series, pioneering faculty will showcase Duke research initiatives that emphasize collaboration across campus. By fostering collaboration between diverse fields and emphasizing real-world applications, Duke is positioning itself as a leader in innovative solutions for some of the most pressing issues of our time. Learn about this research’s global implications and how breakthroughs can change the future, today. Join us as we explore the future of research and its potential to transform our world!

Spring 2025 courses

Music: The Rhythm of Life

Often referred to as a universal language, music serves as a powerful medium for self-expression and fostering understanding, connecting us in uniquely beautiful ways. This series invites you to embark on an intellectual journey that delves into the intricate and multifaceted world of music. Through exciting and engaging sessions, this series will take you on an exploration of music and how it serves us all through collaboration and creativity. Take a beat and uncover the profound connections that music fosters across cultures, societies, generations and beyond in these courses exploring music.

Spring 2025 courses

Be well together

Loneliness is an epidemic in our society, with people feeling more alone than ever before. But what if we didn’t have to feel that way? In this series, dive into the social dimensions of health and wellness, focusing on the critical roles of loneliness, finding balance with social media, intergenerational connections and healthy relationships. Gain actionable insights into Duke's innovative research and methodologies and learn how to incorporate this knowledge into your daily life. Now is the time to learn how we can all be well together.

Educational playlists

Lifelong Learning YouTube channel

Explore an extensive library of educational videos, including the latest Forever Learning Institute sessions, Duke Reads author conversations, professional development sessions and more.