u3a Radio Podcast
Listen to our monthly radio series on our YouTube and podcast platforms. New episodes in the 3rd week of each month.
Tiny Algae with Big Impact: The response of micro-algae to river pollution
Isabelle Fournier of the British Phycological Society discusses the importance of micro-algae and how it can be impacted by pollution
Monday 17 November at 10am
Free – online via Zoom
The Mind of Your Microwave, with u3a Let’s Talk Tech
John Davies of Bearsden and Milngavie u3a reveals the hidden computers that control almost every electrical appliance in your home.
Wednesday 19 November at 1pm
Free – online via Zoom
Mindfulness and Meditation Continuation Session: November
Join us each month as we continue the practices introduced in the Mindfulness and Meditation Series, and introduce new ones.
Thursday 20 November at 10am
Free – online via Zoom
Take Ten Songs 1: How Pop Songs Work
Join Lee Wellbrook, Ilkley & District u3a, to listen to and dissect ten popular songs to see what makes them work.
Thursday 20 November at 10am
Free – online via Zoom
AI News November
Your Personal AI Assistant has Arrived
Exploring innovative and interesting uses of AI chatbots.
Friday 21 November at 10am
Free – online via Zoom
Staying Safe Online – A u3a Presentation with Q&A
Keeping you safe in an electronic age: A repeat talk by Barry Linton, Police Volunteer attached to the Cybercrime Protect and Prevent team.
Monday 24 November at 10am
Free – online via Zoom
Join Damien, UK Parliament’s Outreach Officer, to discover how you can get your voice heard in Parliament
Tuesday 25 November at 2pm
Free – online via Zoom
Laughter Yoga with Merrie Maggie: November
Bring more joy and laughter to your life with Laughter Yoga – an aerobic exercise with playful exercises combined with deep yogic breathing.
Tuesday 25 November at 3.30pm
Free – online via Zoom
Dr Bob Pullen examines the unique barrier between the contents of the blood and the brain nerve cells and explains how this system has advantages and disadvantages.
Thursday 27 November at 2pm
Free – online via Zoom
The Geology of Britain in the Mesozoic, the Era of Middle Life
A regional look at the history of Britain 250-65 million years ago, how the rocks formed and the evolution of middle life.
Thursday 27 November at 2pm
Free – online via Zoom
Take Ten Songs 2: How Pop Songs Work
Join Lee Wellbrook, Ilkley & District u3a, for the second in the series – listen to and dissect ten popular songs to see what makes them work.
Friday 28 November at 10am
Free – online via Zoom
Safes and Safebreaking
Richard Phillips investigates the struggle between safe-makers and criminal safebreakers.
Monday 1 December at 10am
Free – online via Zoom
Flight Inspiration Aviation Meeting: December
The ‘Battle of the Beams’ pitted German radio-guided bombing against British Countermeasures. German beams enabled devastatingly accurate raids, but British scientists learned to disrupt them by adapting the same technology for RAF bombers.
Tuesday 2 December at 10am
Free – online via Zoom
Inflammation and cancer: removing dying cells to control immune response
Dr Ioannis Kourtzelis explores efferocytosis and the pathophysiology of inflammatory diseases and cancer in this Science Network Event.
Wednesday 3 December at 10am
Free – online via Zoom
Amazing Tunnels & Tunnelling Feats of Engineering, with u3a Let’s Talk Tech
John Butler from u3a Let’s Talk Tech discusses tunnelling projects and the engineering required to overcome a multitude of challenges.
Wednesday 3 December at 1pm
Free – online via Zoom
Bridge: What’s It All About?
Discover the joy of playing Bridge in this introduction to the game, and find out how to play online, with u3a Bridge Adviser, Steve Carter.
Thursday 4 December at 10am
Free – online via Zoom
Secrets of the Human Brain: Talk Eleven
Brain Research and Scanning
Bob Pullen discusses how research is performed to understand how the brain works.
Monday 8 December at 2pm
Free – online via Zoom
The Importance of Fungi for the Environment and Humans
Explore fungi, including their evolution, symbiotic relationship with plants, and value as a food and their medicinal uses, with Dr Alan Heyes and the u3a Science Network.
Tuesday 9 December at 2pm
Free – online via Zoom
Making your smartphone easier to use – Apple
AbilityNet Digital Skills Trainer, Mohammed Itaf, presents an online workshop to help you get the most out of your Apple phone or tablet
Tuesday 9 December at 2pm
Free – online via Zoom
Laughter Yoga with Judith: December
Laughter Yoga combines hearty laughter exercises with deep yoga-style breathing (pranayama). Hosted by Judith Anne Walker of Edinburgh u3a.
Ways we can be happier
Join Jean Jackson for a whistle-stop review of some of the best science-backed tips out there on being happy. Come curious. Leave happier!
Wednesday 10 December at 2pm
Free – online via Zoom
What the future changes in landlines will mean for you
Please join us to find out everything you need to know when landlines in the UK go digital by the end of January 2027.
Thursday 11 December at 3pm
Free – online via Zoom
Radiant Celebrations: How Festivals of Light Inspire Society
Catherine Stevenson of Newcastle u3a looks at the Transformative Power of Christmas and Other Festivals of Light.
Friday 19 December at 2pm
Free – online via Zoom
Boost your Festive Batteries with Qigong
Paul Myszor will guide us through an hour of Qigong to help us survive this busy season.
Wednesday 17 December at 10am
Free – online via Zoom
Mindfulness and Meditation Continuation Session: December
Join us each month as we continue the practices introduced in the Mindfulness and Meditation Series, and introduce new ones.
Thursday 18 December at 10am
Free – online via Zoom
AI News December: The Role of AI in our Social and Emotional Wellbeing
Join Sarah Jones to discover whether Artificial Intelligence could help us to combat isolation and loneliness.
Friday 19 December at 10am
Free – online via Zoom
How to Build Confidence in Later Life
Join Rebecca Ronane and discover practical, doable strategies to strengthen your self-belief, resilience and boost your confidence after fifty
Wednesday 14 January at 2pm
Free – online via Zoom