Dr Diana Amundsen is an affiliated academic staff member at the School of Education at the University of Waikato, New Zealand. She completed her PhD in Education at the University of Waikato, with a focus on adult learning and life-course transitions. Her research explores ageing, intergenerational learning, and equity across the lifespan, with a particular interest in later-life education and wellbeing. Dr Amundsen's recent research projects involved examining educational pathways for mature learners and the role of lifelong learning in promoting active ageing. She has published extensively in education and social science journals, and serves as a reviewer for academic journals and international research funding panels. Her teaching disciplines include adult education, human development, and older adults. Dr Amundsen’s academic background is informed by prior roles in secondary and tertiary education, and she maintains a strong interest in how social, cultural, and structural factors shape experiences of ageing and longevity.