Hillingdon

Science Technology

Science

Interest Group leaders: Carol Mitchell & Hilary Place
Meeting information: 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month at 10am to 12pm.
Meeting venue: Hillingdon & on Zoom.

Any Hu3a member is welcome to join the group, even if you just want a taster. You can contact Carol via the 'Click to send a message!' above.

The format of our meetings is that members speak on their chosen subject.

All the ‘ologies, physics, chemistry and their importance in everything around us - now and in the future.

  • Great Scientists and Engineers and their achievements
  • How things are designed, made and work
  • Plants and Animals
  • Earth, Planets and the Universe. The Big Bang
  • Maths in Arts, Science and Engineering & Material Science
  • Genes and DNA. Evolution. Health. Medicine. Medical Science and Technology
  • All sources of energy. Energy efficiency. Energy security. Nuclear Energy. Uses of Radioactivity
  • Oil or gas limited? Then what?
  • Applications of Chemicals
  • Weather. Water. Global Warming.
  • Geology, Volcanoes, Earthquakes, Tsunami, Manmade disasters
  • Nanotechnology
  • Computers and digital everything.
  • Structures, Bridges
  • Gadgets. Puzzles.

So our meetings are suitable for all levels.

Our 2024 Programme

17th AprilDecisions, DecisionsGeorge Przbyla
1st MayAbout SpinJohn Howard
15th MayElectric and Hybrid CarsMike Briskman
5th JuneDesktop Publishing - 1980'sGowan Clews
19th JuneAntikytheraJudith Sinclair
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History Italian Beginners
Italian Improvers 2 Italian Improvers 3
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Local History London Walks
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Military History Nature
Opera Appreciation 1 Orchestral Music
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