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Today's World


Group Description :
The group covers science and technology and we generally receive a presentation on a topic or theme followed by discussion. We aim for a mix of invited speakers and Bury U3A members to give the presentations.

CALENDAR OF TALKS FOR TODAY’S WORLD 2026

  • 18th February…CANCELLED
  • 18th March…Prof. Victoria Kearns (Liverpool).. The Eye
  • 15th April…Dr.David Poppit .. The Christie Hospital
  • 20th May…Prof.Jamie Woodward (Manchester)…microplastics in rivers
  • 17th June…Amanda Bamford..Tree frogs
  • 16th September…Ann Maguire to fill
  • 21st October…Holly Shiels-a new speaker recommended by Prof. Bamford
  • 18th November…the now retired Prof.Matthew Cobb (Manchester). Francis Crick

Group Contact and Session Information :
Group Status : Vacancies
Venue : Venue only shown when you log in
Frequency : Third Wednesdays of each Month for 76 sessions until 25th November 2026
Applications to join can be made from Thursday 1st February 2018
Time of Session : 10:30 to 12:00
Group Meeting Dates :
Wednesday 15th April 2026 Wednesday 20th May 2026 Wednesday 17th June 2026
Wednesday 16th September 2026 Wednesday 21st October 2026 Wednesday 18th November 2026