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SUMMARY:Medicine and Geology - An Exploration
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Doctor Albert Benghiat \nJoin us on Tuesday 10 March when Dr Albert Benghiat will be speaking about how medical practitioners have contributed to the science of geology historically and the similarities between the practice of medicine and geology. \nImage Healthcare medicine scientist doctor looking at chemical sample expertise by DC Studio from Freepik \nSubscribe to Geology
URL:https://u3acommunities.org/event/medicine-and-geology-an-exploration/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Frontpage,Geology Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260311T103000
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SUMMARY:The Man Who Caught a Million Criminals: The Invention of DNA Fingerprinting
DESCRIPTION:This month\, we welcome guest speaker Dr Ian Goodall\, to talk to us about the invention of DNA fingerprinting\, and the British scientist who pioneered the technique\, back in the 1980’s. It was first used to solve a notorious double murder/rape case in Leicestershire\, where the culprit’s devious attempts to avoid detection were thwarted by the new technology\, and he’s still in jail today. Ian will also take a look at other high-profile investigations where DNA fingerprinting played a vital part\, such as the OJ Simpson trial\, the fate of Russia’s last royal family\, and – closer to home – the celebrated ‘King in the car-park’ mystery. It should be fascinating\, so why not join us! \nTo contact us about the Science & Technology group\, click here… Get in touch
URL:https://u3acommunities.org/event/the-man-who-caught-a-million-criminals-the-invention-of-dna-fingerprinting/
CATEGORIES:Frontpage,Science and Technology Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260317T150000
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SUMMARY:Email delivery
DESCRIPTION:17th March @ 3:00pm – 5:00pm \nThis month we’ll look at email delivery … what used to be pretty simple\, in the age of SPAM its gotten to be more complex.  The background to the talk is the email configuration of u3acommunities.org and u3a.social sites. \nAs always\, plenty of time is reserved for discussions. \nJoining details will be emailed to subscribers.  If you aren’t a member\, it’s free to join here https://u3acommunities.org/subscribe-to-computing-forum/. \n 
URL:https://u3acommunities.org/event/email-delivery/
CATEGORIES:Computing Meeting,Frontpage
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260319T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260319T113000
DTSTAMP:20260717T085117Z
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SUMMARY:Electoral Reform
DESCRIPTION:With the Middle East in flames and oil prices soaring\, a significant piece of legislation – the ‘Representation of the People’ Bill – attracted little attention when it was debated in parliament earlier this month. Among several proposed reforms\, the most far-reaching would be the extension of voting rights to 16/17-year-olds. You may agree or disagree with that\, but much of the commentary afterwards focussed on what wasn’t in the Bill – our electoral system itself. As Britain’s political landscape continues to fragment\, our long-standing ‘first-past-the-post’ system is increasingly delivering outcomes that are ever-further removed from the true balance of public opinion in the country today. So\, at this month’s meeting\, we’ll be discussing the pros and cons of replacing FPTP with a more proportional voting system. For more information\, take a look at these recent articles: ‘After Gorton & Denton: The case for PR’ and ‘Restoring democracy: Labour’s challenge’ \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/electoral-reform/
CATEGORIES:Current Affairs Meeting,Frontpage
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260324T120000
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DTSTAMP:20260323T083819Z
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SUMMARY:History Month March 2026
DESCRIPTION:History month: Tuesday 24th March at noon\, we have a guest speaker from Newcastle u3a to tell us about\, ‘Interesting News’. \nThis is a compilation of talks our speaker has given regarding fascinating events or people in history. \nNot to be missed! \n \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://u3acommunities.org/event/55424/
CATEGORIES:Frontpage,History Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260324T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260324T200000
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SUMMARY:Discussion on the Poetry of Philip Larkin
DESCRIPTION:Just over a century after Philip Larkin passed away we will chat about what his poetry means to us today. We will start with his “A study of reading habits” and move on from there
URL:https://u3acommunities.org/event/discussion-on-the-poetry-of-philip-larkin/
CATEGORIES:Books and Literature Meeting,Frontpage
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260325T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260325T233000
DTSTAMP:20260323T113416Z
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SUMMARY:WASTE AND CLIMATE CHANGE 10am-11.30am Wed 25 March
DESCRIPTION:Modern consumer society is currently trapped in a “take-make-waste” cycle\, with the average person in the UK generating 620kg of waste annually—a figure contributing to 5.5% of the nation’s greenhouse gas emissions. This crisis is driven by an economic model where it is often cheaper to replace items than to fix them\, leading to a projected 70% increase in global waste by 2050. To prevent this refuse from flooding landfills and the environment\, urgent regulation is needed to transition toward a circular economy. By prioritizing the repair\, reuse\, refurbishment\, and recycling of goods\, we can break the link between economic growth and environmental degradation.
URL:https://u3acommunities.org/event/waste-and-climate-change-10am-11-30am-wed-25-march/
CATEGORIES:Climate Meeting,Frontpage
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260331T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260331T163000
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SUMMARY:The Jimi Hendrix Experience – a study of musical expression
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Professor Milton Mermikides \n University of Surrey  \nWhy does some music hit us straight in the gut? Why can a single guitar phrase feel joyful\, unsettling\, or transcendent? \nIn this engaging and thought-provoking talk\, Professor Milton Mermikides unpacks the hidden mechanics of musical expression\, using the revolutionary work of The Jimi Hendrix Experience as his guide. Blending musical analysis with insights from science and psychology\, he reveals how structure\, sound\, and performance combine to shape emotional impact. \nFrom composition and harmony to tone\, timing\, and improvisation\, the talk explores how Hendrix’s music communicates far beyond words. It also examines how subtle performance choices can transform meaning\, turning a familiar piece into a powerful emotional event. \nThis is a talk for anyone curious about music\, creativity\, and why Hendrix still sounds so alive\, urgent\, and emotionally charged decades later. \nIf you are not already subscribed\, subscription is free and you will receive joining details and news about forthcoming Leading Edge meetings https://u3acommunities.org/subscribe-to-leading-edge/
URL:https://u3acommunities.org/event/the-jimi-hendrix-experience-a-study-of-musical-expression/
CATEGORIES:Frontpage,Leading-edge Research Meeting
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