Ann Parker has been doing some early work on the discussion she will lead on the (retitled) discussion group topic “Human Genome Project – and what it means to you”. Links to resources Countdown to Life: the Extraordinary Making of You – BBC2/Open University – only Clips now available Voyage Inside the Cell – YouTube video… Read More »
Definition of the topic for the purpose of this discussion group meeting: Not focussed on “old robotics” e.g. as used in car assembly plants or automated warehousing “high level” or “general” artificial intelligence intended to simulate the human brain (this is another topic which deserves its own discussion at a later date) Is focussed on… Read More »
Instead of our usual twice monthly Wednesday meetings, our dedicated teachers and group members attended for three successive Wednesdays when in early September we had a planned visit from Alastair Sharp, the National U3A Adviser for German. Alastair was complimentary about the organization and enthusiasm of all involved “It was interesting, informative and fun,” he commented in the email… Read More »
Music Appreciation 2015 Tuesday July 28th: This was an Open Forum / BYO meeting and 13 members had the opportunity to introduce a short piece of their choice. As usual a wide selection of music was played with vocals from Lesley Garret and Dames Shirley Bassey and Joan Sutherland. Not to be outdone by the… Read More »