Is it time to move to the fediverse – followup
Regular social media has been a source of concern for many years, with specific concerns around data gathering, profiling and hidden algorithms used to sell more ads. In 2016 the[…]
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u3a.social
Introduction to the u3a.social idea There are many concerns with current proprietary social media platforms (for example see Criticism of Facebook and Twitter under Elon Musk), that users are leaving[…]
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Read morePrescription Medication in Older Patients
A series of survey studies, conducted by the Nuffield Department of Primary Care at Oxford University, to investigate the attitudes of the over-65’s to their prescription medications, and how they[…]
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August 25 … Does great literature translate into great television? Let’s discuss some of the successes and failures Sept 22 … At its best, Iain Banks could be extraordinarily stylish,[…]
Read moreExternal Webinars (February 2025)
Webinars listed are at different times of the day, so check from the link. Most are recorded and you can ask for a link to the recording (particularly useful for[…]
Read moreTuya as a component in my Smart Home – followup
In todays talk, Peter Weston will be taking us through how he uses Tuya devices in his smart home. We will also cover some of the protocols used in home[…]
Read moreGeology related courses
These are links to some free online courses on geological topics. There are loads more out there, if you find one you like please let me know on geology@u3acommunities.org and I’ll[…]
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Articles Interesting article on how Mars’s complex volcanism, driven by vertical tectonics, provides insights into ancient crustal recycling, offering new perspectives on both Martian and Earth geology. If you have[…]
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Geology Forum
Geology Forum Hosted by Mary Garbett Are you fascinated by this wonderful, dynamic planet we call home? Would you like to learn more about how the Earth works? Then join[…]
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