There are many other ways to enjoy your u3a membership via online leaning. This increases the number of opportunities available to you especially in very specialist areas not covered by your local u3a. Help to use new technology is available via a set of ‘How to Guides’ available at https://www.u3a.org.uk/keeping-in-touch-links

Online Across Scotland

Interest groups and courses led by u3a members, for u3a members, across Scotland. Groups include Archaeology, Astronomy, Current Affairs & Philosophy of Science, but new groups are being added from time to time. For more information go to https://scotland.u3asite.uk/groups/

A monthly Talks programme resumes in September. Details can be found at https://scotland.u3asite.uk/monthly-online-talks/.

For any of the above access is free for members of any u3a group in Scotland. 

UK-based Online Learning Events 

Online talks and workshops provided across the UK to u3a members via the u3a parent body. Events are provided all year round, some as part of a programme of a series of talks on that subject. Recent & upcoming topics include ‘Secrets of the Human Brain’, ‘Agriculture and Climate Change’, National Gallery Treasures’, & ‘Laughter Yoga’. All events are for u3a members only and are free. https://www.u3a.org.uk/events/educational-events

UK-based Interest Groups Online (IGO)

IGO runs groups, talks and courses across the UK for u3a members via the u3a’s parent body. Over 100 groups are part of this online community. Examples include Armchair Travellers, Exploring Classical Music, German, Fashion, Jane Austin Reading Group, Spanish Conversation for Beginners, Writing for Pleasure. Membership is £12 pa from April to March. https://www.u3a.org.uk/learning/interest-groups-online

There are also ‘one off’ activities such as Writing Competitions, Puzzles, and a monthly online gallery where members can share their artwork or photography. https://www.u3a.org.uk/learning/learning-activities