#u3a — Public Fediverse posts
Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #u3a, aggregated by home.social.
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Next talk/discussion on u3acommunities computing group
https://u3a.social/display/c66bfb1b-136a-5b30-f7ea-e25721328417
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Next talk/discussion on u3acommunities computing group
https://u3a.social/display/c66bfb1b-136a-5b30-f7ea-e25721328417
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Next talk/discussion on u3acommunities computing group
https://u3a.social/display/c66bfb1b-146a-5b30-f633-3e3387056457
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Next talk/discussion on u3acommunities computing group
https://u3a.social/display/c66bfb1b-146a-5b30-f633-3e3387056457
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History month is July 2026
🗓️ Start: Tue 28 Jul 2026 12:00 pm
⏳ End: Tue 28 Jul 2026 1:00 pmJoin us again for an afternoon of fascinating history!
Tuesday 28th July at noon.
Same Zoom link as previously but it will be included in the reminder email a few days prior to the meeting
https://u3acommunities.org/event/history-month-is-july-2026/
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Burnham’s Britain
🗓️ Start: Thu 16 Jul 2026 10:30 am
⏳ End: Thu 16 Jul 2026 11:30 amIt is now all but certain that, by next weekend, Andy Burnham will become our next Prime Minister. He may have a Messianic appeal within his party, but the man himself will be under no illusions that the government he inherits – just two years on from its historic election victory in 2024 – has lost the confidence of the voters that it can still deliver on its manifesto commitments, to change Britain for the better. So, at this meeting, we’ll consider the huge challenges that Burnham will face – economic, social and political – if he is to win over a cynical public, tired of the Prime-Ministerial merry-go-round of the last ten years. Can he do it… why not come along next Thursday and tell us what you think!
If 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
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Burnham’s Britain
🗓️ Start: Thu 16 Jul 2026 10:30 am
⏳ End: Thu 16 Jul 2026 11:30 amIt is now all but certain that, by next weekend, Andy Burnham will become our next Prime Minister. He may have a Messianic appeal within his party, but the man himself will be under no illusions that the government he inherits – just two years on from its historic election victory in 2024 – has lost the confidence of the voters that it can still deliver on its manifesto commitments, to change Britain for the better. So, at this meeting, we’ll consider the huge challenges that Burnham will face – economic, social and political – if he is to win over a cynical public, tired of the Prime-Ministerial merry-go-round of the last ten years. Can he do it… why not come along next Thursday and tell us what you think!
If 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
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Antimatter Research, Accelerator Systems, and Practical Applications
🗓️ Start: Mon 27 Jul 2026 3:00 pm
⏳ End: Mon 27 Jul 2026 4:30 pmSpeaker: Prof. Carsten Welsch
Head of Accelerator Science, Liverpool UniversityFrom science fiction to serious science: antimatter research is now producing important advances in accelerator technology, imaging and precision instrumentation.
Professor Carsten Welsch shares insights from CERN and Liverpool into how antimatter is created, controlled and studied — and why these developments may matter far beyond physics laboratories.
If 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/
https://u3acommunities.org/event/antimatter-research-accelerator-systems-and-practical-applications/
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Remote Access
🗓️ Start: Tue 21 Jul 2026 3:00 pm
21st July @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Aside from web browsing, sometimes you need to login or access an application on a remote server. This could be for the purposes of administration or sharing resources. So in this session we look at some of the ways you can perform remote access.
⏳ End: Tue 21 Jul 2026 5:00 pmAs always, plenty of time is reserved for discussions.
Joining 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/.
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Remote Access
🗓️ Start: Tue 21 Jul 2026 3:00 pm
21st July @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Aside from web browsing, sometimes you need to login or access an application on a remote server. This could be for the purposes of administration or sharing resources. So in this session we look at some of the ways you can perform remote access.
⏳ End: Tue 21 Jul 2026 5:00 pmAs always, plenty of time is reserved for discussions.
Joining 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/.
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Before Penicillin: Treating Infections in the ‘Olden Days’
🗓️ Start: Wed 8 Jul 2026 10:30 am
⏳ End: Wed 8 Jul 2026 12:00 pmFew would argue that the discovery of penicillin, and the antibiotics revolution that followed, was one of the most far-reaching breakthroughs of twentieth-century medical science. But infection treatment itself has a much longer pedigree, stretching back hundreds or even thousands of years. And it’s that story – of mysterious moulds and improbable potions (some of which even worked!) – that Mike Trevethick of Thanet u3a will be sharing with us this month. It’s a tale of daring over dogma – and some lucky breaks along the way – so why not join us for this fascinating trawl through the history books.
To view the recording, click here… “Before Penicillin”
(recordings are for personal/private use only – please do not share this link)To contact us about the Science & Technology group, click here… Get in touch
https://u3acommunities.org/event/before-penicillin-treating-infections-in-the-olden-days/
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The Welfare State: Is it Still Affordable?
🗓️ Start: Thu 18 Jun 2026 10:30 am
⏳ End: Thu 18 Jun 2026 11:30 amIn Britain today, few issues provoke more heated debate than this. On one side are those who argue, on humanitarian grounds, that the less fortunate among us deserve all the support they need in order to live with at least the most basic of human needs – shelter, food, healthcare, and the means to raise a family. Against this are an unsympathetic press-pack (pictured) who decry such people, branding them as feckless skivers, brazenly scrounging off everybody else. And in the middle – as always – are our politicians, having to make hugely difficult decisions about dividing up the national ‘pot’ in a fair and equitable manner. So, at this month’s meeting, we’ll take a look at some of the data, and consider the question of whether the welfare state is still affordable in its current form.
If 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
https://u3acommunities.org/event/the-welfare-state-is-it-still-affordable/
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The Welfare State: Is it Still Affordable?
🗓️ Start: Thu 18 Jun 2026 10:30 am
⏳ End: Thu 18 Jun 2026 11:30 amIn Britain today, few issues provoke more heated debate than this. On one side are those who argue, on humanitarian grounds, that the less fortunate among us deserve all the support they need in order to live with at least the most basic of human needs – shelter, food, healthcare, and the means to raise a family. Against this are an unsympathetic press-pack (pictured) who decry such people, branding them as feckless skivers, brazenly scrounging off everybody else. And in the middle – as always – are our politicians, having to make hugely difficult decisions about dividing up the national ‘pot’ in a fair and equitable manner. So, at this month’s meeting, we’ll take a look at some of the data, and consider the question of whether the welfare state is still affordable in its current form.
If 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
https://u3acommunities.org/event/the-welfare-state-is-it-still-affordable/
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Art History Month June 23rd 2026
🗓️ Start: Tue 23 Jun 2026 12:00 pm
⏳ End: Tue 23 Jun 2026 1:00 pmJoin us on Tuesday 23rd June at noon for ‘Edward Lear- More Than Nonsense’ led by Kate Scott. a guest speaker
Zoom link as previously
https://u3acommunities.org/event/art-history-month-june-23rd-2026/
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Art History month is June 2026
🗓️ Start: Tue 23 Jun 2026 12:00 pm
⏳ End: Tue 23 Jun 2026 1:00 pmJoin members on Tuesday 23rd June at noon for ‘Edward Lear- more than nonsense’ led by Kate, a guest speaker.
Zoom link as previously
https://u3acommunities.org/event/art-history-month-is-june-2026/
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Hilaire Belloc was he a great writer or simply grumpy
🗓️ Start: Tue 26 May 2026 7:00 pm
⏳ End: Tue 26 May 2026 8:00 pmTonight, we go back in time to discuss the formidable output of some 500 works of literature across multiple genres, who at the same time managed to fall out with most of his contemporaries. So let’s discuss what he was trying to do.
https://u3acommunities.org/event/hilaire-belloc-was-he-a-great-writer-or-simply-grumpy/
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Hilaire Belloc was he a great writer or simply grumpy
🗓️ Start: Tue 26 May 2026 7:00 pm
⏳ End: Tue 26 May 2026 8:00 pmTonight, we go back in time to discuss the formidable output of some 500 works of literature across multiple genres, who at the same time managed to fall out with most of his contemporaries. So let’s discuss what he was trying to do.
https://u3acommunities.org/event/hilaire-belloc-was-he-a-great-writer-or-simply-grumpy/
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May is History Month
🗓️ Start: Tue 26 May 2026 12:00 pm
⏳ End: Tue 26 May 2026 1:00 pmTuesday, 26th May at noon, join us for ‘Skeletons in the Cupboard’. Work out what the skeletons are in the cupboards of some historical figures!
Zoom link as previously
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May is History group month
🗓️ Start: Sat 23 May 2026 8:00 am
⏳ End: Sat 23 May 2026 5:00 pmTuesday, 26th May at noon, we have ‘Skeletons in the Cupboard’. Work out what the skeletons are in the cupboards of some historical characters.
Zoom link as previously
https://u3acommunities.org/event/may-is-history-group-month/
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May is History Month
🗓️ Start: Mon 18 May 2026 11:00 pm
⏳ End: Mon 18 May 2026 12:00 amJoin us at noon on May 26th for ‘Skeletons in the Cupboard’. What skeletons were these once famous people keeping secret?!
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May 2026 History Month
🗓️ Start: Tue 26 May 2026 12:00 pm
⏳ End: Tue 26 May 2026 1:00 pmJoin us on Tuesday 26th May at noon for ‘Skeletons in the Cupboard’. Explore the lives of once famous people and work out what were the skeletons in their cupboards!
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May 2026 History Month
🗓️ Start: Tue 26 May 2026 12:00 pm
⏳ End: Tue 26 May 2026 1:00 pmJoin us on Tuesday 26th May at noon for ‘Skeletons in the Cupboard’. Explore the lives of once famous people and work out what the skeletons in their cupboards were.
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History Month May 2026
🗓️ Start: Tue 19 May 2026 10:00 am
⏳ End: Tue 19 May 2026 5:00 pmJoin us at noon on May 26th for our next history group meeting. Title’ Skeletons in the Cupboard’. Explore the lives of those who were once famous and in some cases, still are famous but what were the skeletons in their cupboards?
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‘Forever’ Chemicals
🗓️ Start: Wed 10 Jun 2026 10:30 am
⏳ End: Wed 10 Jun 2026 12:00 pm‘Forever’ Chemicals, otherwise known as PFAs, are a large group of synthetic organic compounds that have been around – literally – since the 1930s, when they were discovered, quite by accident, to be useful raw materials in the manufacture of plastics. Today, the problem of plastic pollution is a familiar one, but the PFAs themselves pose an even more insidious environmental threat: not only are they almost indestructible, but they’ve been found in the air we breathe, the water we drink, the soil we grow crops on, and even inside living organisms – including us! In this thought-provoking talk, David McLellan from Torridge u3a will describe the history, the chemistry, the risks we face, and what – if anything – we can now do about it.
To view the recording, click here… “Forever Chemicals”
(recordings are for personal/private use only – please do not share this link)To contact us about the Science & Technology group, click here… Get in touch
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Current Affairs discussion group: Open Forum
🗓️ Start: Thu 21 May 2026 10:30 am
⏳ End: Thu 21 May 2026 11:30 amWith so much going on at the moment, both domestically and around the world, it’s time once again to open the floor to all of you – our members – to share your thoughts on any topic you wish. Whether it’s making the headlines right now, or it’s been squeezed out by everything else, why not come along and give it an airing!
If 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
https://u3acommunities.org/event/current-affairs-discussion-group-open-forum-2/
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Current Affairs discussion group: Open Forum
🗓️ Start: Thu 21 May 2026 10:30 am
⏳ End: Thu 21 May 2026 11:30 amWith so much going on at the moment, both domestically and around the world, it’s time once again to open the floor to all of you – our members – to share your thoughts on any topic you wish. Whether it’s making the headlines right now, or it’s been squeezed out by everything else, why not come along and give it an airing!
If 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
https://u3acommunities.org/event/current-affairs-discussion-group-open-forum-2/
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Agentic Artificial Intelligence
🗓️ Start: Tue 19 May 2026 3:00 pm
⏳ End: Tue 19 May 2026 5:00 pm19th May @ 3:00pm – 5:00pm
This month we’ll look at agentic artificial intelligence … large language models are now no-longer contrained to just “chat”, they can now interface to the outside world to perform tasks. We’ll take a look at a couple of tools (opencode and openclaw), how they work and risks involved.
As always, plenty of time is reserved for discussions.
Joining 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/.
https://u3acommunities.org/event/agenic-artificial-intelligence/
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Agentic Artificial Intelligence
🗓️ Start: Tue 19 May 2026 3:00 pm
⏳ End: Tue 19 May 2026 5:00 pm19th May @ 3:00pm – 5:00pm
This month we’ll look at agentic artificial intelligence … large language models are now no-longer contrained to just “chat”, they can now interface to the outside world to perform tasks. We’ll take a look at a couple of tools (opencode and openclaw), how they work and risks involved.
As always, plenty of time is reserved for discussions.
Joining 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/.
https://u3acommunities.org/event/agenic-artificial-intelligence/
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Daniel Defoe… The ignored classical author
🗓️ Start: Tue 28 Apr 2026 7:00 pm
⏳ End: Tue 28 Apr 2026 8:00 pmSadly, the man who wrote tales like Robinson Crusoe and Moll Flanders is an ignored author in the current rush to reread the Classics. Why? Is he marred by some of his other more erotic and non-mainstream titles? Let’s discuss
https://u3acommunities.org/event/daniel-defoe-the-ignored-classical-author/
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Daniel Defoe… The ignored classical author
🗓️ Start: Tue 28 Apr 2026 7:00 pm
⏳ End: Tue 28 Apr 2026 8:00 pmSadly, the man who wrote tales like Robinson Crusoe and Moll Flanders is an ignored author in the current rush to reread the Classics. Why? Is he marred by some of his other more erotic and non-mainstream titles? Let’s discuss
https://u3acommunities.org/event/daniel-defoe-the-ignored-classical-author/
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Art History
🗓️ Start: Sun 26 Apr 2026 8:00 am
⏳ End: Sun 26 Apr 2026 5:00 pmArt History: April 28th at NOON-1pm
Guest speaker, Zoe who has a talk about the life and works of David Shepherd and Ronnie Wood
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Rosalind Franklin: The Triumph and the Tragedy
🗓️ Start: Wed 13 May 2026 10:30 am
⏳ End: Wed 13 May 2026 12:00 pmIn 1953, the scientific world was abuzz with the discovery of the structure of DNA by James Watson & Francis Crick, but back then, few were aware that it was only made possible by the painstaking work of another, equally brilliant scientist who, as a woman in what was still largely a man’s world, had long struggled to be taken seriously. She would go on to make ground-breaking discoveries in the study of viruses, until, in 1958, she was tragically cut down in her prime by cancer. She was just 37. Had she lived, who knows what else she might have accomplished, but her moving story – told here by Barry Zussman (Torridge u3a) – would become her greatest legacy, and an inspiration for women in science everywhere.
To view the recording, click here… ‘Rosalind Franklin: The Triumph & The Tragedy’
(recordings are for personal/private use only – please do not share this link)To contact us about the Science & Technology group, click here… Get in touch
https://u3acommunities.org/event/rosalind-franklin-the-triumph-and-the-tragedy/
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April 2026 is Art History Month!
🗓️ Start: Tue 28 Apr 2026 12:00 pm
⏳ End: Tue 28 Apr 2026 1:00 pmOn Tuesday 28th April at noon, we welcome a guest speaker, Zoe, who will be talking about ‘The Art of Ronnie Wood’ and The Art of David Shepherd’. Two great but often overlooked artists.
http://Join Zoom Meeting https:
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We hope you can all come along.
Catherine
https://u3acommunities.org/event/april-2026-is-art-history-month/
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Finding the Truth in the Fog of War
🗓️ Start: Thu 16 Apr 2026 10:30 am
⏳ End: Thu 16 Apr 2026 11:30 amFor more than a month now, the world has held its breath ever since the Middle East was plunged into another deadly conflict between its most hard-line of sworn enemies. And as the cost in lives continues to mount, so has the fiery rhetoric, proving the old adage that the first casualty of war is Truth. But when none of the key players – Trump, Netanyahu, nor the Iranians – can be trusted to give it to us straight, how can we, as mere onlookers, navigate today’s multi-media minefield to get to the true facts behind the barrage of spin, disinformation, and bare-faced lies that make up the so-called ‘Fog of War’. And that’s our topic this month.
If 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
https://u3acommunities.org/event/who-can-we-believe-in-the-fog-of-war/
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Finding the Truth in the Fog of War
🗓️ Start: Thu 16 Apr 2026 10:30 am
⏳ End: Thu 16 Apr 2026 11:30 amFor more than a month now, the world has held its breath ever since the Middle East was plunged into another deadly conflict between its most hard-line of sworn enemies. And as the cost in lives continues to mount, so has the fiery rhetoric, proving the old adage that the first casualty of war is Truth. But when none of the key players – Trump, Netanyahu, nor the Iranians – can be trusted to give it to us straight, how can we, as mere onlookers, navigate today’s multi-media minefield to get to the true facts behind the barrage of spin, disinformation, and bare-faced lies that make up the so-called ‘Fog of War’. And that’s our topic this month.
If 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
https://u3acommunities.org/event/who-can-we-believe-in-the-fog-of-war/
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Space Debris and new approaches to rectification
🗓️ Start: Wed 29 Apr 2026 3:00 pm
⏳ End: Wed 29 Apr 2026 4:30 pmSpeaker: Ray Fielding
Head of Sustainability and ISAM UK Space AgencyEarth’s orbits are becoming the world’s most valuable—and most vulnerable—commons. Every bolt, paint fleck, and abandoned satellite hurtling around our planet threatens the systems we rely on daily: GPS, climate monitoring, telecommunications, and future exploration. With over 36,000 trackable objects and millions more too small to detect, the challenge is accelerating faster than we can clean it up.
Join us as Ray Fielding reveals how the UK Space Agency is pioneering new strategies to tackle this orbital crisis. From active debris removal to in‑orbit servicing and manufacturing (ISAM), Ray will unpack the technologies reshaping how we build, repair, and protect our space infrastructure. Discover how global collaboration, engineering innovation, and sustainability thinking are converging to safeguard humanity’s access to space.
If 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/
https://u3acommunities.org/event/space-debris-and-new-approaches-to-rectification/
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WASTE AND CLIMATE CHANGE 10am-11.30am Wed 25 March
🗓️ Start: Wed 25 Mar 2026 10:00 am
⏳ End: Wed 25 Mar 2026 11:30 pmModern 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.
https://u3acommunities.org/event/waste-and-climate-change-10am-11-30am-wed-25-march/
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WASTE AND CLIMATE CHANGE 10am-11.30am Wed 25 March
🗓️ Start: Wed 25 Mar 2026 10:00 am
⏳ End: Wed 25 Mar 2026 11:30 pmModern 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.
https://u3acommunities.org/event/waste-and-climate-change-10am-11-30am-wed-25-march/
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Discussion on the Poetry of Philip Larkin
🗓️ Start: Tue 24 Mar 2026 7:00 pm
⏳ End: Tue 24 Mar 2026 8:00 pmJust 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
https://u3acommunities.org/event/discussion-on-the-poetry-of-philip-larkin/
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Generative AI talk @ fetcham u3a
https://u3a.social/display/c66bfb1b-2069-c039-626b-973964398312
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Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare
🗓️ Start: Wed 8 Apr 2026 10:30 am
⏳ End: Wed 8 Apr 2026 12:00 pmOver the next decade, AI is set to transform healthcare by introducing machines with human-like intelligence that operate with greater speed and cost-efficiency than traditional methods. This technological shift spans from wearable hardware, such as AI-powered hearing-aids and spectacles, to core functions like diagnosing medical conditions, discovering new drugs, and tailoring personalised treatment plans. Beyond patient care, AI will streamline NHS administration and enhance public health screening initiatives, supported by significant financial backing such as the government’s £10bn AI Investment Programme commitment through 2028/29. In this wide-ranging presentation, Ian Hawker (East Suffolk u3a) will explore just some of these exciting opportunities.
To view the recording, click here… ‘Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Healthcare’
(recordings are for personal/private use only – please do not share this link)https://u3acommunities.org/event/artificial-intelligence-in-healthcare/
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Electoral Reform
🗓️ Start: Thu 19 Mar 2026 10:30 am
⏳ End: Thu 19 Mar 2026 11:30 amWith 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’
If 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
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Electoral Reform
🗓️ Start: Thu 19 Mar 2026 10:30 am
⏳ End: Thu 19 Mar 2026 11:30 amWith 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’
If 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
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Email delivery
🗓️ Start: Tue 17 Mar 2026 3:00 pm
⏳ End: Tue 17 Mar 2026 5:00 pm17th March @ 3:00pm – 5:00pm
This 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.
As always, plenty of time is reserved for discussions.
Joining 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/.
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Regenerative Agriculture and Climate Change
🗓️ Start: Wed 25 Feb 2026 10:00 am
⏳ End: Wed 25 Feb 2026 11:30 amRegenerative agriculture reduces carbon emissions making the soil more resistant to climate change. However, the takeup is slow due to costs and the need to learn new farming practices.
https://u3acommunities.org/event/regenerative-agriculture-and-climate-change/
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Fun & games with email hosting
https://u3a.social/display/c66bfb1b-1869-9db0-30c7-664075044150
