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 Programme.

MondaySpeakerSubject
12 January Ken Bond (S&T)Climate Change. A personal perspective
9 FebruaryRoy StewartFungi: Friend or Foe
9 MarchDavid Barber (S&T)Conversing With a Machine
13 AprilPeter RowlettGames and their analysis.
11 MayJenni MacRitchieTechnologies for learning music.
8 JuneJim MacQuaidAir Pollution
13 JulyPatrick StowellFrom Supernova to Soyabean.
10 AugustMark Batemantba
14 SeptemberJack GowerLong-Duration Energy Storage
12 OctoberDave Cassy (S&T)Adventures Into Medical Research
9 NovemberPeter Watson (S&T)A Plague on All Your Houses
14 DecemberVariousShort Talk Session