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):
APRIL 2026
Can augmented & virtual reality really enhance our lives?
John Butler explores how virtual reality can be utilised in education, training and beyond in this talk with u3a Let's Talk Tech.
Wednesday, Apr 1 from 1 pm to 2:30 pm
Flight Inspirations Aviation: The British Airman of the First World War
From WWI’s final aerial combat to the global legacy of air warfare: pilots, training, and life in the First World War skies.
Tuesday, Apr 7 from 10 am to 12 pm
Staying Safe Online - A u3a Presentation with Q&A
Keeping you safe in an electronic age: A repeat talk by Barry Linton of Thorpe Bay u3a.Friday,
Apr 10 from 10 am to 11:30 am
Adventures in science with u3a
Join Nick Doll to hear all about the thrills and spills of four years in the Chichester u3a practical science group.
Friday, Apr 10 from 2 pm to 3 pm
Richard Nixon- a truly complex man
Paul Carter looks at Nixon’s political life travels across the landscape of post-war US and the world
Thursday, Apr 16 from 2 pm to 3 pm
The Magic of Magic Squares
In this talk, Alison Eves reveals an intriguing link between a 16th Century Durer etching and a 20th century carving on the Sagrada Familia
Friday, Apr 17 from 2 pm to 3 pm
Anglo-Saxon England - from the dark ages to the viking age
After captivating audiences with his survey of England’s 10,000-year journey since the last Ice Age, author Charles Boundy is back by popular demand.
Tuesday, Apr 21 from 2 pm to 3:30 pm
Cryptic crosswords for beginners: six-session course (April/May 2026)
Join Henry Howarth, u3a Subject Adviser for Cryptic Crosswords, for a six-session course on how to solve cryptic crosswords.
Wednesday, Apr 22 at 10 am to Wednesday, May 27 at 11:30
The Missing Pieces project: connecting people and place
Learn how you can help uncover hidden stories of England’s historic places through Historic England’s Missing Pieces project.
Thursday, Apr 23 from 2 pm to 3:30 pm
AI News April: AI and geopolitics
Alan Freeland explores how nations worldwide use AI to gain advantage from a technology that is both remarkably powerful and deeply flawed.
Friday, Apr 24 from 10 am to 11:30 am
Oi! Mind yer language!
Oi! Mind yer language!: exploring the English Language: history, structures, usage, mysteries, magic.. and more.
Thursday, Apr 30 from 2 pm to 3:30 pm
MAY 2026
Flight Inspirations Aviation Group: the Spruce Goose
Discover how Howard Hughes built the Hughes H-4 Hercules “Spruce Goose,” the giant wooden aircraft that flew once and proved his vision.
Tuesday, May 5 from 10 am to 12 pm
Kingsmeadow House: the inside story of a modest country house
Discover Kingsmeadow House: a hidden country home whose rich history reveals stories of empire, war, scandal, and social change.
Friday, May 1 from 2 pm to 3:30 pm
SAVE buildings at risk: empowering communities
Discover how communities can rescue at-risk historic buildings—join Amy Popham for tools, tips, and inspiring real-life success stories.
Thursday, May 7 from 2 pm to 4 pm
Exploring World Faiths: May
Exploring how faith is portrayed in today’s media—and how those narratives shape understanding, voices, and public perception.
Monday, May 11 from 10 am to 11:30 am
Last updated 30 March 2026