Events
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Restoration Art March 25th noon-1pm
This is a change of programme so that we can welcome a guest speaker, David Tordoff. Join us for a fascinating exploration into the world of restoration art where we[...]
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u3a Communities Books and Literature March 25 meeting
FeaturedHere is a reminder of the topic and the Zoom link for tonight's discussion on Time Travel in Literature. Input can be as wide as you like to make it[...]
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Geoengineering And Climate Change
The Earth is currently heading for a global average temperature rise of 3C above pre-industrial levels by 2100+. This is because emissions of green house gases continue to increase. These[...]
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How Does Our Immune System Protect Us?
Speaker: Professor Robin May Professor of Infectious Disease, University of Birmingham; Chief Scientific Advisor, Food Standards Agency Overall, our immune system is a highly efficient mechanism that protects us from[...]
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What is geology and why does it matter?
ZoomSpeaker: Mary Garbett Leader of the U3A and U3A Interest Groups Online Geology groups Mary will be talking about what geology actually is and the many ways it's essential to[...]
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‘In the Arms of Morpheus’: The Science of Sleep
When we think about what's really essential for human survival, it's air, food and water that immediately spring to mind. But there's a fourth one, something else we also can't[...]
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IPv4 and IPv6 addresses
15th April 2025 at 3pm UK This month we look at IP (Internet Protocol) addresses, including both IPv4 and IPv6. The talk includes a brief description of IPv4 addresses, problems[...]
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Antidisestablishmentarianism: Has it had its day?
In the wake of former Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby's ignominious resignation over the John Smyth cover-up, followed last week by his ill-judged public forgiveness of this prolific abuser, is[...]
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History presentation
FeaturedFrom April, the Art History and History meetings will be alternating on the 4th Tuesdays at 12 noon. This month will be the History meeting. Why Did the Spanish[...]
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Why did the Spanish Armada fail?
This month it is the history presentation with 'Why did the Spanish armada fail?
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Centenary of Ulysses April 22 meeting
The 100th anniverary of the publication of Ulysses by James Joyce is being celebrated around the world. But it was not well received by all on publication. So what are[...]
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Climate Crisis – Health and Climate Change
Climate change affects health directly through access to safe drinking water, sufficient food and secure shelter. Global heat related deaths are increasing. Agriculture is stressed by extreme weather, and tropical[...]