Events under 'Third Age Trust online event'
Third Age Trust online event: Things you didn't know you could do online, for older people
Tuesday, February 18, 2025 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
The internet can be a surprising place, in a good way. This introduction from AbilityNet shows you how you can use it in unexpected ways.
Location: Online via Zoom.
Cost: Free
Third Age Trust online event: Agritech: Technology enhancing Agricultural Productivity and Sustainability
Wednesday, February 19, 2025 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
John Butler (u3a Let's Talk Tech) explores Agricultural Technology - the application of technology and digital tools to farming.
Location: Online via Zoom.
Cost: Free
Third Age Trust online event: Mindfulness and Meditation Continuation Session: February
Thursday, February 20, 2025 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Join us each month as we continue the practices introduced in the Mindfulness and Meditation Series, and introduce new ones.
Location: Online via Zoom.
Cost: Free
Third Age Trust online event: An introduction to Vedic Maths
Thursday, February 20, 2025 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Join Cheryl Periton to learn what Vedic maths is, where it came from and enjoy some practical examples.
Location: Online via Zoom.
Cost: Free
Third Age Trust online event: Artificial Intelligence News: February
Friday, February 21, 2025 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
David Knott will discuss AI in Government and the government role in developing best practice, and Peter Lunio will discuss the use of AI in social housing.
Location: Online via Zoom.
Cost: Free
Third Age Trust online event: Mindfulness and Meditation Series
Saturday, February 22, 2025 10:00 am - 11:00 am
We welcome back the six week course of Mindfulness and Meditation led by members of Sheffield u3a Mindful Ageing Group John, Mike and Ruth.
Location: Online via Zoom.
Cost: Free
Third Age Trust online event: Laughter Yoga with Merrie Maggie: February
Tuesday, February 25, 2025 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Bring more joy and laughter to your life with Laughter Yoga - an aerobic exercise with playful exercises combined with deep yogic breathing.
Location: Online via Zoom.
Cost: Free
Third Age Trust online event: Nanophotonic Devices for Healthcare Applications
Wednesday, February 26, 2025 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join our Science Network event to hear about the detection of events at nanoscale levels, by Professor Steven Johnson.
Location: Online via Zoom.
Cost: Free
Third Age Trust online event: Penguins: Icons of Antarctica
Wednesday, February 26, 2025 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Join Dr Verena Meraldi, and discover a wealth of fascinating information about penguins the iconic inhabitants of Antarctica.
Location: Online via Zoom.
Cost: Free
Third Age Trust online event: Initiatives for Care
Thursday, February 27, 2025 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
This Future Lives panel will showcase some examples of inspirational, community level initiatives to instil hope and optimism that small things can make a big difference.
Location: Online via Zoom.
Cost: Free
Third Age Trust online event: Secrets of the Human Brain: Talk Two
Thursday, February 27, 2025 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
This talk by Dr Bob Pullen, describes the visual pathway from the point when an image enters the eyes to the point when we actually 'see' something.
Location: Online via Zoom.
Cost: Free
Third Age Trust online event: Philosophy as a way of life
Friday, February 28, 2025 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
This talk by Shri Sharma, Subject Adviser for Philosophy, will introduce you to some of the philosophical ideas of Pierre Hadot.
Location: Online via Zoom.
Cost: Free
Third Age Trust online event: The Lifecycle of a Laser: From Prototype to Making Stars on Earth
Monday, March 03, 2025 10:00 am - 11:00 am
There aren't many things in science cooler things than lasers! This talk will cover the basics of laser physics, the history of their development, and the process of scaling up lasers to recreate the extreme conditions found at the centre of stars.
Location: Online via Zoom.
Cost: Free
Third Age Trust online event: Apps to help seniors being out and about: A travel focus journey
Tuesday, March 04, 2025 10:00 am - 11:00 am
AbilityNet will take you through a selection of smart phone and tablet applications that are useful for using when on the move.
Location: Online via Zoom.
Cost: Free
Third Age Trust online event: Flight Inspirations Aviation Meeting: March
Tuesday, March 04, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
AI is transforming aviation by improving safety, efficiency and sustainability to reshape the industry's future.
Location: Online via Zoom.
Cost: Free
Third Age Trust online event: Growing Up Human: The Evolution of Childhood
Thursday, March 06, 2025 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Dr Brenna Hassett explores the ways in which our species has evolved one of the longest childhood periods on the planet.
Location: Online via Zoom.
Cost: Free
Third Age Trust online event: The Gothic: Tracing the Genre from Medieval Architecture to The Goths
Friday, March 07, 2025 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
The Romantic era introduced the great Gothic novels, the history of which Irene Kiffin explores, followed by the present-day idea of the 'Goth'.
Location: Online via Zoom.
Cost: Free
Third Age Trust online event: Exploring World Faiths: Faith and Water
Monday, March 10, 2025 10:00 am - 11:00 am
The 22nd March is World Water Day. We will explore the spiritual significance of water in different faiths, and how water is used in religious practices.
Location: Online via Zoom.
Cost: Free
Third Age Trust online event: Dorothy Levitt: The Fast Lady
Tuesday, March 11, 2025 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
The story of an Edwardian lady driver who conquered the male world of car racing, breaking the world speed record in the process.
Location: Online via Zoom.
Cost: Free
Third Age Trust online event: The Use of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare
Wednesday, March 12, 2025 10:00 am - 11:00 am
This talk provides an overview of the developments & challenges surrounding the use of Artificial Intelligence in healthcare.
Location: Online via Zoom.
Cost: Free