Science Group
We meet on the 3rd Friday of each month from 10am to 11.50am in the Portland Room (main hall) at the John Godber Centre.
Group Leader David Rose
Treasurer Sue Tedstone
Refreshments Christine Berrill
Our members come from a range of backgrounds and no previous science/technology experience or qualifications are required. All are welcome.
We usually take a tea break about 10.55am to 11.10am
A wide spectrum of scientific topics and themes are covered, many of which are prompted by suggestions from members.
As well as revisiting topics that people will have experienced at school or later in life we also aim to keep abreast of recent subjects of contemporary interest.
We have the occasional guest presenter from outside the group but most sessions have contributions from volunteers within the membership.
There is usually one outside visit to a place of scientific or technological interest each year.
David Rose
Recent Posts
- ScienceWe had an eclectic mix at the meeting on June 19th. The first half of the meeting was Bob McKewen who revealed ‘The Science of Golf.’ He explained that golf is a game built on elegant physics. Every shot begins with energy transfer: the club accelerates, storing kinetic energy that is released into the ball …
- Science GroupVisit to Thackray Museum of Medicine Leeds Our Science Group enjoyed a fascinating visit to the Thackray Museum of Medicine in Leeds on 15th May, a trip that proved both entertaining and wonderfully informative. The museum’s immersive galleries brought the history of healthcare vividly to life, from the bustle of Victorian street medicine to the …
- Science GroupAt the Science Group meeting on Friday 17th April, members enjoyed a fascinating illustrated talk entitled The City of Bees, given by Sandra Hart, a Nottinghamshire u3a member and experienced beekeeper. Sandra invited us to see the beehive as a bustling city, where thousands of individual bees work together in a highly organised and efficient …
- ScienceAt our March meeting group member Jolanta Adamczewska gave a very interesting presentation about the life and work of Marie Curie who was a pioneering physicist and chemist. Marie was renowned for her groundbreaking research in radioactivity. Born in Poland, she moved to France where she became the first woman to win a Nobel Prize—and …
- Science GroupAt the February meeting John Tedstone described the history and development of Battersea Power Station, an Art Deco landmark on the Thames. It once powered a fifth of London. Its iconic chimneys made it a cultural symbol, appearing in films and album covers. After decades of dereliction, it’s now a vibrant hub of homes, shops, …
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