Open source software – followup
This month we looked at the world of Open Source Software. Included will be what is the source code, major projects, pros & cons and licenses. We’ll also touch on[…]
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The Castle Bank Biota – a Burgess Shale-like fauna from the mid-Ordovician in Wales – followup & discussion
This month Dr Joe Botting shared his exciting finds from the Castle Bank site with us. The site has yielded Burgess Shale-like creatures and, if proved correct, some of his[…]
Read moreExternal Webinars (February 2026)
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[…]
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How to use https://u3a.social followup
20th January @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Social media is now a big part of how we stay connected. While some large platforms, such as Facebook, have concerns around[…]
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From fuming volcanic vents to extinction events – followup & discussion
This month Prof Prof Tamsin Mather spoke about volcanism and its part in the evolution of the planet and life. Tamsin asked that the link to the video only be[…]
Read moreSci/Tech group: More Speakers Wanted!
Since our launch, back in 2021, during the dark days of the pandemic, we’ve staged more than fifty monthly meetings, and our membership has swelled to over 300. And, in[…]
Read moreGeology resources
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. Downloads The Australian[…]
Read moreNext three meeting discussions
June 23 … Discussion centred on Mick Inkpen, illustrator and writer of books for youngsters. How has he impinged on our lives. July 28 … We constantly hear culture pundits[…]
Read moreGeology resources
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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