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Interest Groups Online Groups

This is a participatory discussion group with a maximum group size of 14 members. 

The Group will have monthly meetings held on the 3rd Tuesday of the month, from January to June 2026. After a summer break, there will be an Autumn series (Oct – Dec) of 6 sessions, held twice monthly.

A range of topics relevant to women’s lives today is discussed. Information context for each topic is given briefly at the start of the meeting, before group discussion begins, much of it in breakout rooms. Topics include: Women and politics, personal safety, female representation in news media, gender bias in AI technology and women as Earth’s natural defenders.

When

3rd Tuesday of the month from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm (6 sessions, January to June 2026)

Group Size & Availability

Minimum 10, Maximum 14.

Spaces Available

How to join

You can join this group, or the waiting list, via the Beacon Members Portal. To join a group you must first subscribe to Interest Groups Online. This is separate to a local u3a membership. 

If you would be interested in helping to lead a group around this subject or any other, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  

Interest Groups Online members can contact the group leader via the Beacon Members Portal. Non-members should contact the Interest Groups Online team by email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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