Science & Philosophy

What do we do?

Open house for problems concerning PCs, laptops, tablets, smart phones, Kindles, iPads and most other things of that ilk! Whether your problem is with hardware or software – just turn up with your problematic device and we will see what we can do. It might be helpful to email either of us to say you are coming giving a short précis of what the problem is.

Where we meet.
Normally we meet in the upstairs Gallery of the Apex but more and more they are booking the gallery out so we cannot meet there, nor downstairs in the coffee lounge. On these occasions we will meet in the U3A office in the CAB building in Risbygate Street in our downstairs office. Please sign in at reception and the receptionist will guide you to our office. We should know in advance when the Apex is booked out and will publish these details in the monthly newsletter and below.

Office dates for 2020.
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What do we do?

This group is currently fully subscribed and the new programme of study will be decided in September 2020 at the earliest

Please contact Clare Mellor for further information and updates

What do we do?

This second philosophy group is now in its second year. We have been studying the development of philosophical ideas historically, starting with philosophy in Ancient Greece. We have studied, and are continuing to study key thinkers in British, French and German philosophy.
We are now becoming more selective as we approach Modern and Contemporary philosophy. We make connections with current ideas whenever this seems fruitful. We have been guided by The Story of Philosophy by Bryan Magee, the philosopher and broadcaster. You Tube is also proving to be a valuable resource with the expansion of its programmes on philosophy and philosophers.

What do we do?

The group looks at a wide range of topics in science and technology. Typically, a member of the group decides on a subject of interest which they present and a discussion then follows. There is no pressure on group members to be responsible for a session and you are welcome to come along if you just want to hear about a particular topic. The themes for the coming sessions will be listed in the monthly newsletters, and if you think you might like to come along to hear about one of the particular areas of science then give Alan a ring to arrange your attendance.

What do we do?

Using car-sharing, members attend lectures organised by the Cambridge Philosophical Society and the Cambridge Society for the Application of Research.

New members welcome.