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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241017T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241017T113000
DTSTAMP:20260513T111255Z
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SUMMARY:Assisted Dying: The End of Unnecessary Suffering\, or a Slippery Slope Towards Execution of the Unwanted?
DESCRIPTION:Our subject for this month’s meeting could hardly be more topical\, coinciding as it does with the introduction\, in the House of Commons\, of Labour MP Kim Leadbeater’s Private Member’s Bill to legalise assisted dying for the terminally-ill in England & Wales. While all previous attempts\, most recently in 2015\, have always been decisively voted down\, public opinion in favour of a change in the law has only hardened\, and especially so since Esther Rantzen joined the campaign. So the outcome this time is expected to be much closer. But what do you think? Why not join us for an hour of lively debate on this most contentious of issues! \nIf you haven’t yet done so\, there’s still time to join our mailing list\, which will ensure that you receive those all-important Zoom log-in details… just click here: Subscribe to the Current Affairs group
URL:https://u3acommunities.org/event/next-current-affairs-group-meeting-thursday-17th-october/
CATEGORIES:Current Affairs Meeting,Frontpage
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241015T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241015T163000
DTSTAMP:20240924T130635Z
CREATED:20240924T130543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T130635Z
UID:6248-1729004400-1729009800@u3acommunities.org
SUMMARY:immich - the Open Source alternative to Google Photos
DESCRIPTION:This month we have a talk about immich – the open source alternative to Google Photos. \nWe will discuss its features\, why we would want to use it\, architecture\, containers\, networking and its AI features. \nPlenty of time is reserved for discussions. \n15th October 2024 at 3pm UK \nNOTE NEW MEETING LINK \nJoin us at : \nhttps://zoom.us/j/94240110991?pwd=ulLbsV92ck1nUmnt5B7T5ag2bhDJgf.1 \nMeeting ID: 942 4011 0991\nPasscode: 159769
URL:https://u3acommunities.org/event/immich-the-open-source-alternative-to-google-photos/
CATEGORIES:Computing Meeting,Frontpage
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241014T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241014T170000
DTSTAMP:20241014T211056Z
CREATED:20241014T211056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241014T211056Z
UID:6653-1728892800-1728925200@u3acommunities.org
SUMMARY:Art History
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday 22nd October at noon\, Zoe from IGO’s Talking Art will be telling us about Beryl Cook\, a very humorous and loveable artist.
URL:https://u3acommunities.org/event/art-history/
CATEGORIES:Art History Meeting,Frontpage
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241009T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241009T120000
DTSTAMP:20241106T113142Z
CREATED:20240918T105506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241106T113142Z
UID:6142-1728469800-1728475200@u3acommunities.org
SUMMARY:Liver Transplantation
DESCRIPTION:Our speaker this month\, Michael Wright\, convenor of the High Wycombe u3a Science group\, was placed on the liver transplant waiting list in 2022.  This talk is based on what he has learnt.  It is about the processes that surround a transplant from diagnosis to life afterwards.  It includes some basics about the liver and its diseases\, the history of transplants\, and where and how many are carried out in the UK.  Note: This talk does not include pictures of the surgery being carried out. \nTo view the recording\, click here… ‘Liver Transplantation’ \nTo contact us about the Science & Technology group\, click here… Get in touch
URL:https://u3acommunities.org/event/liver-transplantation/
CATEGORIES:Frontpage,Science and Technology Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240930T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240930T163000
DTSTAMP:20240918T091421Z
CREATED:20240731T143458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T091421Z
UID:5557-1727708400-1727713800@u3acommunities.org
SUMMARY:NASA SWOT (Surface Water and Ocean Topography) Mission
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Dr. Rosemary Morrow \n SWOT Oceanography Science Lead  \nNASA\, CNES (the French National Space Agency)\, and Canadian and UK space agency partners have cooperated to make the first global survey of Earth’s surface water. The SWOT mission\, with its wide swath of altimetry technology\, will be able to cover most of the world’s ocean and freshwater bodies with repeated high-resolution elevation measurements\, providing observations of fine details of the ocean’s surface topography (description of the physical features of an area)\, and measuring how water bodies change over time. \nRosemary Morrow is the Oceanography Science Lead and will guide us through the aims and findings to date: for example\, small-scale ocean features contribute to the ocean-atmosphere exchange of heat and carbon\, major components in global climate change. SWOT’s detailed information on ocean circulation will improve understanding of the ocean environment\, including motion of life-sustaining nutrients and harmful pollutants. \nFind out more about satellites\, like this\, providing wonderful science data on these important changes in our own planet. \nIf you are not already subscribed\, subscription is free and you will receive joining details and news about forthcoming meetings\nhttps://u3acommunities.org/subscribe-to-leading-edge/
URL:https://u3acommunities.org/event/nasa-swot-surface-water-and-ocean-topography-mission/
CATEGORIES:Frontpage,Leading-edge Research Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240925T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240925T113000
DTSTAMP:20240903T130909Z
CREATED:20240903T130909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T130909Z
UID:5961-1727258400-1727263800@u3acommunities.org
SUMMARY:CLIMATE CHANGE & TRANSPORTATION
DESCRIPTION:Transport is a major contributor to climate change. The burning of fossil fuels in vehicles releases greenhouse gases\, primarily carbon dioxide\, into the atmosphere. Transport-related air pollution can have severe health consequences\, including respiratory diseases and premature death. Building roads and infrastructure can lead to habitat loss and fragmentation for wildlife. In this talk we examine how to reduce emissions for cars\, trucks\, planes and shipping.
URL:https://u3acommunities.org/event/climate-change-transportation/
CATEGORIES:Climate Meeting,Frontpage
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240924T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240924T200000
DTSTAMP:20240830T112813Z
CREATED:20240830T112641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240830T112813Z
UID:5914-1727204400-1727208000@u3acommunities.org
SUMMARY:Agatha Christie (Books & Literature group relaunch)
DESCRIPTION:For our grand relaunch\, we examine the works of the third best-selling-author of all time (behind only the Bible and Shakespeare)\, whose popularity continues unabated even today\, almost 50 years after her death. Exploring her timeless creations\, from Jane Marple to Hercule Poirot and Tommy & Tuppence\, will set us on our journey into the literary world in all its forms\, from classical to modern\, fiction and non-fiction\, and printed\, audio and online. \nSo why not join us for the ride! Just click here to subscribe: Subscribe to B&L group \n 
URL:https://u3acommunities.org/event/agatha-christie/
CATEGORIES:Books and Literature Meeting,Frontpage
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240924T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240924T130000
DTSTAMP:20240921T093619Z
CREATED:20240712T040132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240921T093619Z
UID:5311-1727179200-1727182800@u3acommunities.org
SUMMARY:Come and join us on Tuesday 24th September at 12 noon
DESCRIPTION:Whether you are an art enthusiast\, a student or simply curious about the fascinating world of art\, this is the perfect opportunity to deepen your knowledge and explore new perspectives. Dive into the rich tapestry of art history and share your insights with fellow members. We’ll be hosting a line-up of guest speakers each bringing their unique expertise and insights. Stay tuned for announcements about who will be joining us. \nThe first in our line-up of amazing guest speakers is David\, who is telling us about ‘Restoration Art’. This is followed by a short talk on a mystery topic! Come along to find out more and join in a variety of activities over the coming months. \nIf you’d like to join this group\, just click here:  “Subscribe to Art History group”
URL:https://u3acommunities.org/event/art-history-grand-relaunch/
CATEGORIES:Art History Meeting,Frontpage
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240919T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240919T113000
DTSTAMP:20260510T140425Z
CREATED:20240810T154003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260510T140425Z
UID:5731-1726741800-1726745400@u3acommunities.org
SUMMARY:America at the Crossroads: The Battle for the White House\, and Why it Matters so Much More This Time Around
DESCRIPTION:By popular demand\, the Current Affairs Discussion Group is up and running again\, so we’re looking forward to welcoming back some of our old friends\, and hopefully many new ones as well. And for this\, our first meeting\, the topic could hardly be more momentous. In barely two months time\, Americans will cast their votes for one of two candidates whose sharply divergent opinions on how the country should be run\, and its role in the wider world\, are dividing the electorate perhaps more than at any other time in modern US history. Who will win is anybody’s guess\, but of one thing we can be certain – whichever way it goes\, the consequences for America\, and the rest us\, will be far-reaching. So why not join us as we look ahead – nervously! – to the outcome. \nIf you haven’t yet done so\, there’s still time to join our mailing list\, which will ensure that you receive those all-important Zoom log-in details… just click here: “Subscribe to the Current Affairs group” \n  \n 
URL:https://u3acommunities.org/event/current-affairs-discussion-group-grand-re-launch-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Current Affairs Meeting,Frontpage
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240917T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240917T170000
DTSTAMP:20240912T073110Z
CREATED:20240827T105441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T073110Z
UID:5874-1726585200-1726592400@u3acommunities.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Machines\, Containers and related technologies
DESCRIPTION:This month we have a talk about virtual machines\, containers and related technologies. \nWe will discuss how different technologies can be used to make better use of server hardware resources.  Included are two explainer videos from IBM. \nPlenty of time is reserved for discussions. \n17th September 2024 at 3pm UK \nNOTE NEW MEETING LINK \nJoin us at : \nhttps://zoom.us/j/94240110991?pwd=ulLbsV92ck1nUmnt5B7T5ag2bhDJgf.1 \nMeeting ID: 942 4011 0991\nPasscode: 159769
URL:https://u3acommunities.org/event/virtual-machines-containers-and-related-technologies/
CATEGORIES:Computing Meeting,Frontpage
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240911T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240911T120000
DTSTAMP:20240923T131239Z
CREATED:20240805T104140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240923T131239Z
UID:5601-1726050600-1726056000@u3acommunities.org
SUMMARY:Exoplanets: other Solar-systems\, and the Search for Earth-like Planets
DESCRIPTION:Over 7000 extra-Solar planets have already been located\, in ca. 5000 planetary systems\, thanks to space science missions designed and launched to detect and characterise them.  The ultimate prize would be the discovery of another life-bearing Earth-like planet elsewhere in our Universe\, but the search will be extremely challenging. In this fascinating talk\, Robin Clegg (Swindon u3a) will describe what astronomers have learnt so far about exoplanets\, and in particular\, how the James Webb Space Telescope is making it possible\, for the first time\, to analyse their atmospheres\, a key pointer to the possible presence of life down below. \nTo view the recording\, click here… ‘Exoplanets’ \nTo contact us about the Science & Technology group\, click here… Get in touch
URL:https://u3acommunities.org/event/exoplanets-other-solar-systems-and-the-search-for-earth-like-planets/
CATEGORIES:Frontpage,Science and Technology Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240828T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240828T120000
DTSTAMP:20240817T200636Z
CREATED:20240817T100849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240817T200636Z
UID:5808-1724839200-1724846400@u3acommunities.org
SUMMARY:THE OCEANS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
DESCRIPTION:Our oceans moderate climate change with 71% of the worlds surface is covered by oceans. These absorb 1/3 excess green house gas emissions from the atmosphere and capture 90% excess heat from the atmosphere. But the oceans are warming with ocean temperature increased by 0.9C since 1970\, leading to Arctic Ice Disintegration\, Antarctic Melting\, Sea Level Rise & Ocean Acidification. \nHow will this impact ocean food production? What about sea level rise? What can we do to mitigate and adapt to these effects?
URL:https://u3acommunities.org/event/the-oceans-and-climate-change/
CATEGORIES:Climate Meeting,Frontpage
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240827T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240827T163000
DTSTAMP:20240731T103141Z
CREATED:20240731T103141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240731T103141Z
UID:5550-1724770800-1724776200@u3acommunities.org
SUMMARY:Nerve Tissue Engineering & Regenerative Medicine
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Professor James Philips\nProfessor of Regenerative Medicine University College London and co-Director of the UCL Centre for Nerve Engineering \nHis research lab focuses on understanding and repairing damage in the nervous system\, using a wide range of techniques.\nThis talk will focus on how the lab is trying to solve some of the challenges associated with peripheral nerve injury. Nerves extend throughout the body\, allowing muscles to be controlled and sensation to be experienced. Nerve damage is common and can be extremely debilitating\, resulting in loss of sensation and movement and associated with chronic pain. Nerves have some natural capacity to regenerate following damage\, but in many cases there is a need for surgical tissue grafting\, and the slow rate of regeneration limits recovery of function. Advances in tissue engineering have resulted in the development of lab-grown living artificial nerve tissue that can potentially be used to bridge nerve gaps as an alternative to tissue grafts. New small molecules have been developed that can accelerate regeneration and potentially improve outcomes. These new advances will be discussed in the context of the research findings to date\,  and how the technologies might progress towards clinical use in the future. \nIf you are not already subscribed\, subscription is free and you will receive joining details and news about forthcoming meetings\nhttps://u3acommunities.org/subscribe-to-leading-edge/
URL:https://u3acommunities.org/event/nerve-tissue-engineering-regenerative-medicine/
CATEGORIES:Frontpage,Leading-edge Research Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240729T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240729T163000
DTSTAMP:20240613T152501Z
CREATED:20240613T152501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240613T152501Z
UID:5046-1722265200-1722270600@u3acommunities.org
SUMMARY:How Life Works: A User’s Guide to the New Biology
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Philip Ball\nex. Editor of Nature  \nBiology is undergoing a quiet but profound transformation. Several aspects of the standard picture of how life works\, the idea of the genome as a blueprint\, of genes as instructions for building an organism\, of proteins as precisely tailored molecular machines\, of cells as entities with fixed identities\, and more have been exposed as incomplete\, misleading\, or wrong. \nIn How Life Works\, Philip Ball explores the new biology\, revealing life to be a far richer\, more ingenious affair than we had guessed. \nIf you are not already subscribed\, subscription is free and you will receive joining details and news about forthcoming meetings\nhttps://u3acommunities.org/subscribe-to-leading-edge/
URL:https://u3acommunities.org/event/how-life-works-a-users-guide-to-the-new-biology/
CATEGORIES:Frontpage,Leading-edge Research Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240724T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240724T113000
DTSTAMP:20240711T202327Z
CREATED:20240711T120910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T202327Z
UID:5288-1721815200-1721820600@u3acommunities.org
SUMMARY:Adapting the UK to Climate Change
DESCRIPTION:Continued release of greenhouse gases into the Earth’s atmosphere is pushing global average temperatures to 2C above pre-industrial levels by 2040 rising to 3C beyond 2100. We need to adapt to more extreme weather\, floods\, fires and sea level rise. In this talk we focus on the UK and consider how to adapt to climate change across 6 domains: water supply\, food security\, flooding\, extreme heat events\, public health\, nature biodiversity and wildfires. We also look at the effectiveness of the National Adaptation Plan (NAP3) published by the government in 2023. \n 
URL:https://u3acommunities.org/event/adapting-the-uk-to-climate-change/
CATEGORIES:Climate Meeting,Frontpage
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240716T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240716T164500
DTSTAMP:20240708T071316Z
CREATED:20240621T065837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T071316Z
UID:5139-1721142000-1721148300@u3acommunities.org
SUMMARY:Moving away from Windows .. to Linux
DESCRIPTION:This month\, David Price takes us through how and why we could move away from Windows to Linux. \nPlenty of time is reserved for discussions. \n16th July 2024 at 3pm UK \nJoin us at : \nhttps://zoom.us/j/96587434866?pwd=bFAvMEFHdU9kU0hiQ1hSZDNSUndLdz09 \nMeeting ID: 965 8743 4866\nPasscode: 820967
URL:https://u3acommunities.org/event/desktop-linux/
CATEGORIES:Computing Meeting,Frontpage
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240710T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240710T120000
DTSTAMP:20240725T130119Z
CREATED:20240617T094355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240725T130119Z
UID:5088-1720607400-1720612800@u3acommunities.org
SUMMARY:The 'One Health' Concept
DESCRIPTION:The ‘One Health’ concept\, a global initiative developed over the last 20 years\, involving a wide range of scientific disciplines and approaches\, seeks to integrate human and veterinary medicine\, food\, wildlife\, and environmental considerations to solve both long-standing and emerging global health issues. In this talk\, Diane Newell\, from Test Villages u3a\, will explain the concept\, with particular reference to Covid-19\, avian flu\, and AMR (antibiotic microbial resistance). \nTo view the recording\, click here… ‘The “One Health” Concept’ \nTo contact us about the Science & Technology group\, click here… Get in touch
URL:https://u3acommunities.org/event/the-one-health-concept/
CATEGORIES:Frontpage,Science and Technology Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240626T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240626T113000
DTSTAMP:20240613T183130Z
CREATED:20240613T181715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240613T183130Z
UID:5058-1719396000-1719401400@u3acommunities.org
SUMMARY:Climate Change Mitigation
DESCRIPTION:Due to excessive greenhouse gas emissions the global average temperature of the Earth is predicted to rise by +3C above pre-industrial levels by 2100. Climate change will increase the frequency of extreme weather events and grow desertification\, affecting agriculture\, water supply and sea level rise. Equatorial regions will become largely uninhabitable leading to mass migration. How can emissions be reduced and what measures should be taken to adapt to the worst impacts?
URL:https://u3acommunities.org/event/climate-change-mitigation/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Climate Meeting,Frontpage
ORGANIZER;CN="Ian Hawker":MAILTO:ianhawker101@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240624T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240624T163000
DTSTAMP:20240603T151652Z
CREATED:20240603T151652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240603T151652Z
UID:4972-1719241200-1719246600@u3acommunities.org
SUMMARY:The Universe from Scratch
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Dr Julian Onions \nUniversity of Nottingham  \nLuckily Julian Onions is once again providing us with an enjoyable and entertaining enlightenment. \nAstronomy is mostly a visual and non-experimental science. We can only look at what is out there but can’t bring stars and galaxies into the lab. However\, we can build them inside computers and attempt to simulate them.  \nIn this talk\, we will see how simulations can show us how the universe evolves and what we can do with them\, and what areas we are still struggling to make models of.  \nIf you are not already subscribed\, subscription is free and you will receive joining details and news about forthcoming meetings\nhttps://u3acommunities.org/subscribe-to-leading-edge/
URL:https://u3acommunities.org/event/the-universe-from-scratch/
CATEGORIES:Frontpage,Leading-edge Research Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240618T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240618T163000
DTSTAMP:20240531T113202Z
CREATED:20240529T130328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T113202Z
UID:4897-1718722800-1718728200@u3acommunities.org
SUMMARY:How to reduce your electricity bill to zero
DESCRIPTION:This month we have a talk about reducing your electricity bill. \nWe’ve previously discussed home automation with home assistant\, but this time we bring in some real-world home automation rules to reduce your electricity bill.  The example discussed combines home automation with solar\, house battery\, modern smart tariff\, hot water and electric car. \nHopefully we can get the annual electricity bill down to approximately zero including powering the house\, hot water and car. \nPlenty of time is reserved for discussions. \n18th June 2024 at 3pm UK \nJoin us at : \nhttps://zoom.us/j/96587434866?pwd=bFAvMEFHdU9kU0hiQ1hSZDNSUndLdz09 \nMeeting ID: 965 8743 4866\nPasscode: 820967
URL:https://u3acommunities.org/event/how-to-reduce-your-electricity-bill-to-zero/
CATEGORIES:Computing Meeting,Frontpage
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240612T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240612T120000
DTSTAMP:20240618T130933Z
CREATED:20240528T092818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240618T130933Z
UID:4877-1718188200-1718193600@u3acommunities.org
SUMMARY:Polypharmacy and the Elderly
DESCRIPTION:Around 90% of over-65’s take prescribed medication (often several)\, and\, for at least some of these patients\, the combination remains appropriate\, year in\, year out. However\, this cannot be assumed\, and\, as a result\, ‘deprescribing’ (the reduction or cessation of inappropriate medication) may need to be implemented by a healthcare professional after a medication review. \nTo date\, however\, there’s been very little research into the opinions of older patients themselves (and their informal caregivers) towards deprescribing\, and prescription medication more broadly. That was until a team from Oxford University\, led by DPhil researcher Rebecca Garnett\, set up a series of studies to obtain feedback from this age-group specifically. The first of these\, a ‘survey of attitudes’\, was promoted among u3a members early last year\, and many of us were more than happy to take part (see link: Oxford University ‘attitudes to deprescribing’ project). \nNow\, a year on\, we’re delighted to welcome Rebecca herself to this special meeting\, to bring us up-to-date on the progress of her studies – the methodology\, how the data was collected\, and an overview of the results so far. She’ll also be inviting members to take part in her final survey project\, focussing exclusively on blood pressure medication\, if that’s applicable to you (see link: Oxford University ‘blood pressure medication’ survey). \nTo view the recording\, click here… ‘Polypharmacy in the Elderly’ \nTo contact us about the Science & Technology group\, click here… Get in touch
URL:https://u3acommunities.org/event/polypharmacy-and-the-elderly/
CATEGORIES:Frontpage,Science and Technology Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240527T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240527T163000
DTSTAMP:20240520T175808Z
CREATED:20240412T150006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T175808Z
UID:4407-1716822000-1716827400@u3acommunities.org
SUMMARY:The Male Contraceptive Pill
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Dr Sarah Jones \nUniversity of Wolverhampton  \n The Full title of Sarah’s talk is: Penetrating the Impenetrable: Progress towards a non-hormonal male contraceptive \nThe male contraceptive pill\, a ground-breaking advancement in reproductive health\, offers men a non-invasive method to control fertility.\nBy targeting hormonal pathways crucial for sperm production\, the pill inhibits sperm production without affecting libido.\nIt regulates sperm count effectively. Unlike traditional methods like condoms or vasectomy\, the pill offers men more autonomy in family planning.\nHowever\, its widespread acceptance faces societal and cultural challenges\, including perceptions of masculinity and concerns over side effects.\nDespite this\, ongoing research and development aim to refine its efficacy\, safety\, and accessibility\, potentially revolutionizing contraception worldwide.  \nIf you are not already subscribed\, subscription is free and you will receive joining details and news about forthcoming meetings\nhttps://u3acommunities.org/subscribe-to-leading-edge/
URL:https://u3acommunities.org/event/the-male-contraceptive-pill/
CATEGORIES:Frontpage,Leading-edge Research Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240522T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240522T120000
DTSTAMP:20240523T103936Z
CREATED:20240512T155949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T103936Z
UID:4760-1716373800-1716379200@u3acommunities.org
SUMMARY:100% renewable electricity for the UK.
DESCRIPTION:The theme for today’s meeting was ‘100% renewable electricity for the UK’ \nFirst we started with a personal message concerning the future of our Climate Crisis group. \nDue to health issues I have decided to stop running this group. However\, this will not be the end of the Climate Crisis group. Ian Hawker has kindly agreed to take over my role. He unfortunately could not be present today\, but many of you will know Ian already. He has been at previous meetings and has done many talks within the U3A about Climate Change. Format and times of the meetings may change\, no doubt for the better! I hope to still be present at future meetings for a while.  \nNext\, following on from our last meeting where we looked at updating Electricity Grids esp. the so called reconductoring idea and 100% renewable electricity grids\, we concentrated this time on developments specifically for the UK. As usual we watched and discussed 2 videos. \nThe first video looked at the idea of expanding the grid offshore….. \nOcean Electricity Grid. How do they do that? 14/4/24 \nThe second video looked at what we could do to increase renewable energy generation quickly so we can have 100% wind and solar. \n100% wind and solar is coming! 21/4/24 \nWe also had an interesting discussion about heat pumps with several people sharing their experiences (sometimes after using a heat pump for over 10 years!) Their experiences were positive! \nIt was a lively meeting! \nThe Zoom link for this meeting was emailed to all Climate Crisis subscribers approx. 1 week before the meeting.
URL:https://u3acommunities.org/event/100-renewable-electricity-for-the-uk/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Climate Meeting,Frontpage
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240521T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240521T163000
DTSTAMP:20240513T215302Z
CREATED:20240419T090335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240513T215302Z
UID:4523-1716303600-1716309000@u3acommunities.org
SUMMARY:Generating Documents
DESCRIPTION:This month we have two talks about generating documents. \nFirst\, Frank Nicholson takes us through Google Slides vs Microsoft PowerPoint.  Then we look at WYSIWYG vs Markup. \nIf you can\, please can you complete the on-line questionnaire before the meeting – https://forms.gle/Rncb9ba9AbAczHpz5 – thanks ! \nPlenty of time is reserved for discussions. \n21st May 2024 at 3pm UK \nJoin us at : \nhttps://zoom.us/j/96587434866?pwd=bFAvMEFHdU9kU0hiQ1hSZDNSUndLdz09 \nMeeting ID: 965 8743 4866\nPasscode: 820967
URL:https://u3acommunities.org/event/documentation/
CATEGORIES:Computing Meeting,Frontpage
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240508T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240508T120000
DTSTAMP:20240509T132914Z
CREATED:20240415T140026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T132914Z
UID:4457-1715164200-1715169600@u3acommunities.org
SUMMARY:Unravelling the Three-Dimensional Structure of Proteins
DESCRIPTION:These large\, complex molecules are involved in almost every function of living cells\, yet\, until very recently\, their spatial configurations – the key to their versatility – had been resolved for just a handful of the many thousands found in the human body. But today\, thanks to advances in AI\, reliable structural predictions that could take years to formulate using traditional methods\, can now be generated literally at the push of a button. In this fascinating talk\, David McLellan\, of Torridge u3a\, will review the background\, rapid evolution\, and potential benefits of this major scientific breakthrough. \nTo view the recording\, click here… ‘Unravelling the 3D Structure of Proteins’ \nTo contact us about the Science & Technology group\, click here… Get in touch
URL:https://u3acommunities.org/event/unravelling-the-three-dimensional-structure-of-proteins/
CATEGORIES:Frontpage,Science and Technology Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240429T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240429T163000
DTSTAMP:20240414T052943Z
CREATED:20240329T071501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240414T052943Z
UID:4319-1714402800-1714408200@u3acommunities.org
SUMMARY:The Uncertain Promise of New Physics
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Dr Harry Cliff\nCambridge University \nDr Harry Cliff is an experimental particle physicist\, and acclaimed science presenter\, based at the University of Cambridge.\nAt CERN’s Large Hadron Collider\, he conducts research with the LHCb experiment (which amongst other things\, will shed light on why we live in a universe that appears to be composed almost entirely of matter\, but no antimatter)  He is also a past curator at the Science Museum. \nThe Uncertain Promise of New Physics will open the door to the inexplicable phenomena that science has only recently glimpsed\, and that could transform our understanding of the fundamental nature of reality. Particles with unbelievable energies are bursting from beneath the Antarctic ice. Unknown forces seem to be tugging on the basic building blocks of matter. Stars are flying away from us far faster than anyone can explain. It’s a Pandora’s box of Space Oddities. \nLet Harry open your eyes and minds and shake your current perceptions in this gentle ride through the rough terrain of scientific discovery. \nIf you are not already subscribed\, subscription is free and you will receive joining details and news about forthcoming meetings\nhttps://u3acommunities.org/subscribe-to-leading-edge/
URL:https://u3acommunities.org/event/the-uncertain-promise-of-new-physics/
CATEGORIES:Frontpage,Leading-edge Research Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240424T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240424T120000
DTSTAMP:20240425T195324Z
CREATED:20240414T202327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240425T195324Z
UID:4431-1713954600-1713960000@u3acommunities.org
SUMMARY:Upgrading Electricity Grids
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe theme for today’s meeting is Upgrading Electricity Grids. \nThe Electricity Grid for the future will have to cope with more electricity throughput and more intermittency as well as more generating units for the supply side. \nWe’ll watch and discuss 2 videos on this subject. \nOne video shows a new\, quick way to double transmission capacity at relative low cost and no hold-ups because of planning permissions. The clue is reconductoring!\n \nRethinking electricity grids. 24/3/24 \nThe other video considers how a grid can be 100% driven by intermittent\, renewable energy sources. \nCan You Run a Grid on 100% Wind + Solar? South Australia Shows Us How 17/10/23 \nIf someone wants to pose a question to the group we’ll have some time for that too.  \nAs always\, we look forward to a lively meeting! \nThe Zoom link for this meeting will be emailed to all Climate Crisis subscribers approx. 1 week before the meeting.
URL:https://u3acommunities.org/event/electricity-grids/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Climate Meeting,Frontpage
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240416T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240416T163000
DTSTAMP:20240325T084724Z
CREATED:20240325T084724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240325T084724Z
UID:4295-1713279600-1713285000@u3acommunities.org
SUMMARY:Email
DESCRIPTION:This month we look at Email\, including a breakdown of an email message\, sending with SMTP\, routing with DNS\, receiving with POP3 and IMAP4\, spam filtering and good practices. \nPlenty of time is reserved for discussions. \n16th April 2024 at 3pm UK \nJoin us at : \nhttps://zoom.us/j/96587434866?pwd=bFAvMEFHdU9kU0hiQ1hSZDNSUndLdz09 \nMeeting ID: 965 8743 4866\nPasscode: 820967
URL:https://u3acommunities.org/event/email/
CATEGORIES:Computing Meeting,Frontpage
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240410T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240410T120000
DTSTAMP:20240425T092442Z
CREATED:20240320T094015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240425T092442Z
UID:4279-1712745000-1712750400@u3acommunities.org
SUMMARY:Leaps of Faith: The bizarre history of self-experimentation
DESCRIPTION:Think about self-experimentation\, and it probably conjures up an image like this… Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic yarn of the mad doctor and his evil alter ego. But just occasionally\, truth really can be stranger than fiction. In fact\, there are many historical – and some surprisingly recent – examples of ordinary\, respectable scientists who have chosen to take the ultimate gamble of putting their own lives on the line\, for the common good. And it’s their extraordinary real-life stories that Barry Zussman\, of Torridge u3a\, will be sharing with you today. \nTo view the recording\, click here… ‘Leaps of Faith: Self-experimentation’ \nTo contact us about the Science & Technology group\, click here… Get in touch
URL:https://u3acommunities.org/event/leaps-of-faith-the-bizarre-history-of-self-experimentation/
CATEGORIES:Frontpage,Science and Technology Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240327T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240327T120000
DTSTAMP:20240407T163927Z
CREATED:20240316T202051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240407T163927Z
UID:4231-1711535400-1711540800@u3acommunities.org
SUMMARY:Is 1.5C still relevant?
DESCRIPTION:The theme for this meeting was two-fold.  \nFirst we had a think about the 1.5C target.  \nIs it still feasible or should we forget about it? We watched and discussed this video on that question.\n \nNext we’ll get much more practical by considering what we can do in our daily life to: \nLower our carbon footprint in the kitchen. \nA recording of this discussion is available here. \nSo please come prepared with tips about avoiding food waste and your experiences of using kitchen appliances that are frugal with energy (air fryer\, induction hob\, slow cooker\, Thermomix\, etc). If possible also get ready to share your contributions for posting in the chat function. \nAs always\, we look forward to a lively meeting! \nThe Zoom link for this meeting will be emailed to all Climate Crisis subscribers approx. 1 week before the meeting.
URL:https://u3acommunities.org/event/is-1-5c-still-relevant/
CATEGORIES:Climate Meeting,Frontpage
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