We meet on 2nd Thursday of each month in the Lonsdale room at BRLSI, Queen Square, except for June, August and September this year, when we are in other venues. Sometimes, we may also use Zoom or another similar video mechanism to broadcast the session to those in the group who cannot get to a meeting.

We take it in turns to talk on scientific or technological subjects, and the talks are followed by, or include, questions and discussion. Sometimes we have a guest speaker or we may play a video or audio recording. We have a variety of backgrounds and the talks are pitched at a non-specialist level and are of popular interest. In December there is a round up from anyone who wishes to contribute of any news item that has caught their eye during the previous year.

The programme so far arranged for this year is given below. You can also look at topics that we have discussed in previous years by clicking here.

PROGRAMME FOR 2026

8 Jan	Gene Therapy for Brain Diseases	Colin D
12 Feb	Hydrogen as an internal combustion engine fuel	Dave S
12 Mar	Climate change and risk	Nigel R
9 Apr	Gamma Ray Bursts	Astrophysics Students
14 May	The Origins of COVID-19 : Theories and Facts	Chris C
11 June	Herman Miller Building Tour	Ian Parkes
9 July	DNA makes RNA makes Proteins	Sue O
13 Aug	How GPS Works	Nick P
10 Sept	Short talks on the science of aging	Group members
8 Oct	Diesel Particulates	Dave S
12 Nov	Forensic Science	Mike H
10 Dec	New Scientific Developments in 2026	Group members

If you would like more information, Bath u3a members can contact us via the Enquiry link at the top of this page. Non-members should contact the Groups Advisers for more information.