The students were invited to "join the supergrans for a cuppa, a chat and maybe some knitting", in association with the university's Volunteer Week, which runs until tomorrow.
The university's Student Volunteer Centre said the Supergrans was a "group of longtime, inspiring volunteers who are keen to share their life skills with younger people".
Five students learned more about knitting or crocheting for two hours yesterday morning from four supergrans at Supergrans Dunedin's bigger, brighter new rooms in South City Mall.
Third-year computer science student and volunteer Jack Baucke (20) said he was enjoying the chance to learn about knitting, and "it's good to make your own things".
He planned to learn "some more knitting" from the supergrans in future.
"I thought it was great - a good idea.
"It was a chance for the older generation to pass on skills to the younger generation," he said.
Supergrans Dunedin manager Pip Weber and assistant manager Leanne Stenhouse moved into the new, roomier space earlier this year, and are delighted with it.
Ms Weber said the morning session was a "fantastic" success.
The Supergrans would not only continue to pass on life skills experience and knowledge, including about cooking and knitting, to individuals, but could also increasingly network with community groups through the bigger premises.
"Any connection that we make with younger people is really good," she said.
