We had a fun day exploring St. John's Island on 25 May 2019, as you can see in the banner at top. You can learn more about us here>>>

We learnt about the rich biodiversity found on the coasts and in the islands around Singapore and heard personal stories from young and wise.

The concluding jigsaw puzzle activity emphasised the importance of individual contributions to the collective good.

Nadezda Hrapkova, Director U3A Comenius University Bratislava and AIUTA Executive Board Member, spoke at the Opening Ceremony AIUTA CAUA Wuhan International Conference and presented a report to AIUTA GB members, having served as a member of AIUTA Governing Board almost for 20 years.

Congratulations to Nadezda on her appointment to the Shanghai International Institute of Research as international advisor member. She is currently project manager at the Centre for Continuing Education of Comenius University and President of European Federation of Older Students (EFOS): https://www.efos-europa.eu/

The China Association of Universities for the Aged Vice-President Lin and AIUTA President Francois Vellas closed the 104th AIUTA Governing Board and the International AIUTA CAUA Conference on May 21st 2019. These events were a great success and go towards developing international cooperation between U3As along the silk road and worldwide. AIUTA is grateful to the wonderful CAUA organisation for hosting these important events for U3As.

Fordham University of New York is the home of the Internet History Sourcebooks Project -- a collection of public domain and copy-permitted historical texts presented cleanly (without advertising or excessive layout) for educational use. Primary sources are available here primarily for use in high-school and university/college courses. From the outset the site took a very broad view of the sources that should be available to students and as well as documents long associated with a "western civilization" approach to history also provides much information on Byzantine, Islamic, Jewish, Indian, East Asian, and African history. You will also find many documents relevant to women's history and LGBT studies.

Europe is facing a "longevity revolution", as the number of very old people will increase in the coming decades: In 2060 every 8th person will be at the age of 80 and above. Some older people have significant care needs and/or are not interested in remaining actively engaged in society.

However, there is also an increasing number of very old people, who - despite functional limitations - are motivated to take on an active role in society and provide services for their community.

To learn more about this ERASMUS Project click here>>>

SLOVENIA

Since 1984, Slovenian Third Age University has steadily grown to become a national network of 52 universities in 51 localities with about 21.000 students, more than 1000 mentors and 1000 volunteers. Its practice has been extensively researched: as a result, the university follows its own generalisations and is based on its own educational and organisational model. Prof. Dr. Ana Krajnc, co-founded Slovenian Third Age University and is currently President of the Slovenian Third Age Universities’ Network. To learn more click here>>>

Readers of fiction of the Regency period will be aware that some understanding of 'cant' and 'slang' phrases is useful for a full appreciation of the narrative. For example, the difference between a 'barouche' and a 'curricle' is important.

In this wonderful illustrated Regency glossary, dear reader, you may learn all that is necessary to enhance your knowledge of these things, by courtesy of the celebrated American author, Miss Candice Hern. All free of charge - such a blessing for those of us no longer 'plump in the pocket'.

Here you will find profusely illustrated fashion plates, and fashion accessories, strange stories from the periodicals of the time, including stories of famous people, both Royal and Otherwise.

Today we have successfully organised "Digital Literacy" session for all senior citizens of Hyderabad and Secunderabad.

Twentyfive Google employees took part as teachers, and Google is asking its employees to continue their voluntary work with senior citizens in the future.
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This is from Helpage Hyderabad.

On the occasion of Environment day, a MORNING RALLY was held as a demonstration against the use of plastic containers. This was organised by Dr Bahadur Linga Reddy (centre, red shirt), the Vice-Chair of U3A India based in Bengalaru and Chair of U3A Hyderabad.

AT MINI TANK BUND . ZONAL COMMISSIONER & DEPUTY COMMISSIONER attended the programme.