As a u3a member you can attend the u3a's many online talks and courses. Here expert members share their knowledge. Well-known speakers appear from time to time. Most are free - the free events are so popular that it's an idea to book as soon as you find your interest. The events are listed below - get ahead and sign up for monthly updates: (u3a.org.uk/what-we-do/events/educational-events). The booking system uses eventbrite which sends out helpful reminders.
Scroll down to see the full programme below:
u3a radio podcast - August
Listen to our monthly radio series on our YouTube and podcast platforms. This month: u3a Summer Festival
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The Scottish colourists on Iona
Dudley Clark takes us to the beautiful island of Iona to see how light and colour inspired the work of Scottish artists. Thursday 20 August at 2pm Free - online via Zoom
Date: Thu 20 Aug 2026
Time: 14:00
Location: online via Zoom
Laughter yoga with Merrie Maggie: August
Bring more joy and laughter to your life with Laughter Yoga - an aerobic exercise with playful exercises combined with deep yogic breathing. Tuesday 25 August at 3.30pm Free - online via Zoom
Date: Tue 25 Aug 2026
Time: 15:30
Location: online via Zoom
Flight inspirations aviation group: September
Reaching for the stars: NASA's early days. During the final years of the Cold War, the 48th Discover how NASA’s early years and the Space Race led to the Moon landing and transformed science and technology. Tuesday 1 September at 10am Free - online via Zoom
Date: Tue 01 Sep 2026
Time: 10:00
Location: online via Zoom
Wild, edible autumn seeds
Join Hedgewitch Kat to discover the fascinating world of wild edible autumn seeds, from identification and folklore to practical uses. Friday 4 September at 10am Free - online via Zoom
Date: Fri 04 Sep 2026
Time: 10:00
Location: online via Zoom
Triumph to trauma
Triumph to Trauma (940 to 1042) – Danes before Normans: the Conquest before The Conquest! Discover how the Danish conquest, Cnut and Emma of Normandy shaped England before the Norman Conquest. Monday 7 September at 2pm Free - online via Zoom
Date: Mon 07 Sep 2026
Time: 14:00
Location: online via Zoom
Laughter yoga with Judith: September
Laughter Yoga combines hearty laughter exercises with deep yoga-style breathing (pranayama). Hosted by Judith Anne Walker of Edinburgh u3a. Wednesday 9 September at 10am Free - online via Zoom
Date: Wed 09 Sep 2026
Time: 10:00
Location: online via Zoom
Drones, huh? What are they good for? - follow-up discussion
Join Dr Steve Bullock, University of Bristol for a discussion on the growing and evolving role of drones in our skies. Friday 11 September at 2pm Free - online via Zoom
Date: Fri 11 Sep 2026
Time: 14:00
Location: online via Zoom
Exploring world faiths: September
Faith and gratitude Explore how three faith traditions understand gratitude and discover the enduring value of thankfulness in everyday life. Monday 14 September at 10am Free - online via Zoom
Date: Mon 14 Sep 2026
Time: 10:00
Location: online via Zoom
Introduction to cryptic crosswords
Try your hand at solving cryptic clues on this two-hour taster session with Henry Howarth, u3a Subject Adviser for Cryptic Crosswords. Tuesday 15 September at 2pm Free - online via Zoom
Date: Tue 15 Sep 2026
Time: 14:00
Location: online via Zoom
Life in your smallest rooms: the history of personal hygiene
Learn about the history and science of washing, shaving and personal hygiene, with David of Wrekin u3a and Wolverhampton u3a. Wednesday 16 September at 10am Free - online via Zoom
Date: Wed 16 Sep 2026
Time: 10:00
Location: online via Zoom
Mindfulness and meditation series
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 16 September at 10am Free - online via Zoom
Date: Wed 16 Sep 2026
Time: 10:00
Location: online via Zoom
“The Titanic Sails At Dawn” - punk in the 1970s
Join Lee Wellbrook to explore the origins, growth and legacy of punk in the UK in the 1970s. Thursday 17 September at 10am Free - online via Zoom
Date: Thu 17 Sep 2026
Time: 10:00
Location: online via Zoom
Mindfulness and meditation continuation session: September
Join us each month as we continue the practices introduced in the Mindfulness and Meditation Series, and introduce new ones. Thursday 17 September at 10am Free - online via Zoom
Date: Thu 17 Sep 2026
Time: 10:00
Location: online via Zoom
Secrets of the human brain: sleep and dreams
Dr. Bob Pullen explains how different parts of the brain are responsible for keeping us awake and making us go to sleep. Monday 21 September at 2pm Free - online via Zoom A u3a week event
Date: Mon 21 Sep 2026
Time: 14:00
Location: online via Zoom
Future Lives - promoting brain health: from evidence to action
Join our panel of researchers as they explore evidence-based ways to improve and maintain brain health. Thursday 24 September at 2pm Free - online via Zoom A u3a week event
Date: Thu 24 Sep 2026
Time: 14:00
Location: online via Zoom
AI News September: four years of AI chatbots
Join the u3a 'AI for everyone' team as we reflect on four years of AI chatbots and how AI has been embraced by many u3a members. Friday 25 September at 10am Free - online via Zoom
Date: Fri 25 Sep 2026
Time: 10:00
Location: online via Zoom
Laughter yoga with Merrie Maggie: September
Bring more joy and laughter to your life with laughter yoga - an aerobic exercise with playful exercises combined with deep yogic breathing. Tuesday 29 September at 3.30pm Free - online via Zoom
Date: Tue 29 Sep 2026
Time: 15:30
Location: online via Zoom
*Our local u3a benefits from the effort, support and guidance of a national u3a umbrella organisation called the Third Age Trust. The initiative above is one of their many projects.