THE UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE
Science, Technology and Society Network
THE ANNUAL SEMINAR AT ABERGAVENNY
Monday 9th to Thursday 12th August 2010
Preliminary Details and call for Presentations
This event will have a similar format to last and previous years and consist of a number of presentations, a debate on a topical subject and visits to local places of interest.
We invite members of any U3As to make a presentation on a scientific or technology subject. Suitable subjects could include history of scientific developments, biology, physics, chemistry, medicine, life sciences, engineering, nanotechnology, water or travel in all forms. Presentations should be illustrated and last no more than 40 minutes. A further 20 minutes being allocated for questions and discussions. A digital projector will be available — the layout of the room does not lend itself to overhead projectors.
Please send offers of presentations to: U3aabergavenny2010@hotmail.co.uk
The Seminar is Open to all U3A Members
Three nights half board accommodation in Ty'r Morwydd Environmental Study Centre, Abergavenny and three days of talks, discussions and visits. The programme starts at 2.00pm on Monday 9th August and finishes at noon on Thursday 12th (there is a buffet lunch (included) before departure). There is provision for travelling on Sunday — B&B on Sunday night can be provided. More information on Ty' Morwydd can be found at www.mulberrycentre.com
The all in cost is likely to be about £180 and this will be confirmed shortly.
The seminar is limited to 50 participants and last year's event was over subscribed.
Please note that firm bookings cannot be accepted until the end of March 2010 when more details of the program will be available.
Please address all enquiries to the joint organisers, Jo Livingston and Nic Griffin. Nic is dealing with the application forms and the accounts, Jo with the presentations, but general questions about the seminar can be addressed to either of us. Bear with us if we are not at home, I we will reply ASAP.