Cottonopolis: one year on
The Greater Manchester Shared Learning Project has lots of exciting ways to get involved over the summer
Tag: Research
A Monastic History in Pictures
Bob Piper, Norton Radstock U3A, describes a shared learning project he led on Downside Abbey in Somerset
A Question of Balance?
Lindy and Chris McDonnell (Canterbury and District U3A) took part in a research study on Memory and Balance with the University of Kent.
A comprehensive guide to Hadrian’s Wall
John Sandiford from Tynedale U3A describes years of detailed research and a very popular website developed by the Hadrian’s Wall group.
Five Projects in One
Janet Whitehouse from Roding Valley U3A introduces five projects which make up the Shared Learning Project – Maps and More
Will the robots take over?
Trevor Ponman (Wyre Forest U3A) talks about researching issues surrounding computerisation and robots.
Gathering of enquiring minds
Catherine Ware (Research Ambassador) and Liz Day (Chair, Dulwich & District U3A) talk about opportunities for encouraging more research and enquiry-led learning
Spirits of Sussex
Louisa Sewell of Sussex U3A Network (SUN) introduces a new SLP on Legends, Myths and Spirits.
Wales Coast and Borders
Stuart Murray from the U3A Wales Coastline and Border Celebration gives the latest on this large shared learning project.
Learning together with the WRNS
Maggie Gravelle from South London U3A talks about the award-winning SLP into the 100th anniversary of the Women’s Royal Naval Service.
King’s Lynn: wealthy and well-connected
Ann Higgins of King’s Lynn U3A writes about her experience of running a shared learning project.
Why was Repton buried in Aylsham?
Geraldine Lee of Aylsham & District U3A has embarked on a project to mark the bicentenary of the death of the great landscape designer Humphry Repton.