u3a - Subject Networks

Subject Networks provide a platform for u3a members to connect and come together around their interests.

What is a Subject Network? Networks are groups of u3a members who share ideas and resources, build relationships, and access more learning opportunities around the subject.

Who can join them? Any u3a member can join a national u3a subject network, whether you attend an interest group at your local u3a in that subject or not.

How can I start a network? More subject networks are being developed across u3a all the time, both with and without the support of the u3a office. If you want to bring members together around a subject you are passionate about, or if these connections already exist in your area and you would like this network to be shared as a national u3a subject network, please get in touch: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

If u3a members have questions regarding insurance or risk relating to activities, please contact the u3a office via This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 020 8466 6139.

AI for Everyone

The AI team run monthly events, AI Courses and manage an online library for those interested in AI.

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Flight Inspirations Aviation Group

Don and Barbara run monthly events from varied speakers and keep you updated with articles about advances in aviation.

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Bridge

Play bridge online and interact with other bridge groups

Chess

Advice for new u3a chess groups to play face-to-face and facilitate the playing of chess online at the local, regional and national level.

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Climate Change & the Environment

Find a wealth of resources for your local Climate Change group and join the network mailing list

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Craft

Join the Craft u3a Facebook group, where members share ideas and what their groups have been up to.

Join Craft u3a Facebook Group

Crown Green Bowling

Subject Advisor Andy provides a newsletter and facilitates knowledge sharing within Crown Green Bowling groups

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Cycling

Share ideas and successes within u3a Cycling groups, and bridge the gap between u3as in adjacent areas.

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u3a Film Unit

Sharing members' film making skills via a shared YouTube channel

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Geology

Support for setting up a u3a Geology group, ideas for meetings and resources available online.

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Let's Talk Tech

The u3a Let’s Talk Tech Subject Network educates u3a members about Technology through its Facebook Group and regular Zoom meetings.

Sailing

Join a community of sailing members who come together to learn and support each other.

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Science

The u3a Science Network hosts regular online talks with excellent guest speakers from a wide range of scientific backgrounds.

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u3a Walkers' Exchange

Share local walks across the UK from one u3a to another u3a.

Subject Advisers

Looking for advice or support around a particular subject? Contact the u3a Subject Advisers