u3a

Sheffield u3a

Group Details

Science & Technology

Day:Monday.
Time: Morning.
Frequency: Monthly.
Second Monday
Vacancies: Yes
Coordinaror: Roger Vernon
Phone:07769 696909

Email Roger Vernon


Venue: Millhouses Methodist Centre

Talks/presentations on scientific and technical subjects by our own members and external speakers, often drawn from our two universities. Subjects include engineering, physical and chemical science, botany, medical environment, resources and materials.

We meet on the second Monday in the month. Doors open at 09.45 meeting starts at 10.15.

Millhouses Methodist Church, opposite Robin Hood Pub 3 Millhouses Lane, Sheffield S7 2HA

Guests welcome at any time.

2026/7 Programme.

Monday

SpeakerSubject

14 Sept

Jack GowerLong-Duration Energy Storage

12 Oct

Dave Cassy (S&T)Adventures Into Medical Research

9 Nov

Peter Watson (S&T)Plague in 1900. Was Glasgow prepared?

14 Dec

Martin RoffPermeation of chemicals through gloves
Arthur HughesSheffield, and Ariel 3; the first British satellite
Ken BondRR Jet Turbine Blades Manufacture
Xmas LunchRobin Hood Pub

Jan 11

John GrantOil, the Military and Climate

Feb 8

David HartAirships, Past Present and Future

Mar 8

Arthur Hughes (S&T)Physics in Antarctica

Apr 12

Peter Sudbery (S&T)Genetics in Human Disease

 

Thursday Apr 15Visit to Rolls Royce Derby

May 10

David WorsleyTechnology and Futurology

Jun 14

Roger Vernon (S&T)The Salt of the Earth