Online Learning Events

Listen to our monthly radio series on our YouTube and podcast platforms. New episodes on the 17th of each month.

This month we look at the butterfly emergency as well as landscape photography and ventriloquism. 

Chef Alex from ‘Vegetarian for Life’ demos his delicious Christmas recipes live on Zoom, especially for u3a members. Dressing up is optional!

Thursday 5 December at 10.30am

Free - online via Zoom

AI is everywhere. Join Dr Ian Hawker to discover the wide-ranging application of AI in our society today and what developments might take place in the future.

Friday December 6 at 10am

Free - online via Zoom

Don Mobley will brief the crucial role of electric-powered aircraft in shaping the future of aviation, emphasizing their current advancements and potential to revolutionize the industry.

Tuesday 10 December at 10am

Free - online via Zoom

Photo: Solar Impulse, Flickr, 2016

Free - online via Zoom

Join our Science Network talk on Understanding Botanical Therapeutics at the Molecular Level, by Dr. Rían Manville.

Tuesday 17 December at 11am

Free - online via Zoom

Our AI team will look back at the highs and lows of AI in 2024 and a look forward to what might happen in 2025.

Wednesday 18 December at 10am

Free - online via Zoom

Special guest speaker Vin Harris will discuss the hero's journey and its relationship to mindfulness.

Thursday 19 December at 10am

Free - online via Zoom

Catherine Stevenson of Newcastle u3a looks at the Transformative Power of Christmas and Other Festivals of Light. 

Friday 20 December at 10am

Free - online via Zoom

Bentfield Charles Hucks (1884–1918) was an aviation pioneer, famed as the first Briton to perform a loop and for inventing the Hucks starter. A daring test pilot and innovator, he advanced early aviation before his untimely death from the Spanish flu, leaving a lasting legacy in flight history.

Tuesday 7 January at 10am

Free - online via Zoom

Connect with Lucy Walsh from tech charity AbilityNet and gain invaluable insights from experts on enhancing digital safety for yourself and others.

Emeritus Professor Chris Dowrick explores Joni Mitchell's experience of melancholy as a longing to create new ways of being.

Thursday 9 January at 2pm

Free - Online via Zoom 

The 24th Jan is the International Day of Education. This talk with Dr Peter Rookes, explores the role of religious education and faith schools.

Monday 13 January at 10am

Free - online via Zoom

Thinking of starting a Yoga Group in your U3A- or does your group need a refresh? This workshop will include admin/ finance and insurance matters and a practical session on planning a balanced practice.

Monday 13 January at 1.30pm

Free - online via Zoom

Join Chris Brain for an introduction to the fundamentals of playing duplicate bridge. This event is suitable for those with some experience of bridge and who are improving their game.

Wednesday 15 January at 10am

Free - online via Zoom

Join us each month as we continue the practices introduced in the Mindfulness and Meditation Series, and introduce new ones.

Thursday 16 January at 10am

Free - online via Zoom

Join Bob Pullen, as part of our Future Lives series, to unlock the secrets to a healthy ageing brain with neurology insights and practical mind-strengthening tips.

Tuesday 21 January, 2pm

Free - online via Zoom

Free - online via Zoom

We welcome back the six week course of Mindfulness and Meditation led by members of Sheffield u3a Mindful Ageing Group John, Mike and Ruth.

Wednesdays at 10am for 6 weeks, starting Wednesday 22 January at 10am

Free - online via Zoom 

The series starts with a simple description of how nerves work and how different parts of the brain do different things, by Dr Bob Pullen.

Thursday 30 January at 2pm

Free - online via Zoom