u3a members can access a wide range of free online talks, workshops, and courses through their membership. Most sessions are led by fellow members, sharing their expertise, with additional talks from notable speakers and organisations.
All events are bookable via Eventbrite. Please ensure you can attend when booking and cancel if you’re unable to make it so others can participate. Events are exclusively for u3a members. Online events are hosted on Zoom and national u3a has some 'How to Guides' for using Zoom if you are unfamiliar with the platform.
You can see the full range of events here: https://www.u3a.org.uk/events/educational-events#Events. You can also subscribe to receive an email each month notifying you of what's coming up. There are regular monthly events such as Laughter Yoga with Maggie and Mindfulness and Meditation. Here is a selection of some of the others on offer in the coming weeks (click on the link to go to the booking page - note that this will open in a separate tab):
AUGUST 2026
Flight Inspirations Aviation Group: August
A special meeting, where we are honoured to host Flt Lt Colin Bell, former RAF Pathfinder Mosquito pilot who flew 50 missions in WWII.
Tuesday, August 4 • 10 AM - 12 PM
Building the world’s most advanced airliners
John Butler from the u3a Let's Talk Tech team explores the complex and surprising technical aspects of modern airliner construction.
Wednesday, August 5 • 1 PM - 2:30 PM
Digital hobbies for the third age
Join AbilityNet, in partnership with BT Group, for a friendly session designed to help you to use technology to explore your interests.
Tuesday, August 11 • 2 PM - 3:30 PM
Deepfakes demystified: understanding the risks and staying safe
We will cover what deepfakes are, how they are made, and the growing threat as the tools have grown cheap and widely available.
Friday, August 14 • 2 PM - 3 PM
Cryptic Crosswords in Context
Their history, how they work, who does them and why – a talk by u3a Cryptic Crosswords Subject Adviser Henry Howarth.
Tuesday, August 18 • 2 PM - 3 PM
The Scottish colourists on Iona
Dudley Clark takes us to the beautiful island of Iona to see how light and colour inspired the work of Scottish artists
Thursday, August 20 • 2 PM - 3 PM
SEPTEMBER 2026
Flight Inspirations Aviation Group: September
Discover how NASA’s early years and the Space Race led to the Moon landing and transformed science and technology.
Tuesday, September 1 • 10 AM - 12 PM
Wild, edible autumn seeds
Discover the fascinating world of wild edible autumn seeds, from identification and folklore to safe and practical uses.
Friday, September 4 • 10 AM - 11:30 AM
Triumph to Trauma (940 to 1042): the conquest before The Conquest!
Discover how Queen Emma of Normandy, Cnut and the Danish conquest reshaped England before 1066.
Monday, September 7 • 2 PM - 3:30 PM
Drones, huh? What are they good for? - follow-up discussion
Join Dr Steve Bullock, Bristol Flight Lab, University of Bristol for a discussion on the growing and evolving role of drones in our skies.
Friday, September 11 • 2 PM - 3 PM
Exploring World Faiths: faith and gratitude
Explore how three faith traditions understand gratitude and discover the enduring value of thankfulness in everyday life.
Monday, September 14 • 10 AM - 11:30 AM
Mindfulness and meditation series
We welcome back the six week course of Mindfulness and Meditation led by members of Sheffield u3a Mindful Ageing Group John, Mike and Ruth.
Wednesday, September 16-Wednesday, October 21 • 10 AM-11:30 AM
Last updated 1 August 2026