Phone
0418 749 228
Address
Ivanhoe Library and Cultural Hub (ILCH)
275 Upper Heidelberg Rd
Ivanhoe Victoria 3079
U3A Network Online Courses | U3A Online Inc– a Virtual University of the Third Age | GEMs for Enquiring Minds | Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)
From time to time U3A Network Victoria makes available online courses that may be of interest to U3A Banyule members, some through other U3A groups. Go to https://u3avictoria.org.au/online-courses to see what is available. Search by category, e.g. computers, history, mindfulness, and register yourself to participate for these sessions to receive the Zoom link. This is an easy way to expand your access to a great range of U3A courses and you can attend from your own home.
For example:
The Universe and Life
This course will discuss what modern science tells us about nature that is very small (subatomic particles), very big (the universe) and in-between (life). Discussions will draw from podcasts, popular science books and the internet. This includes the popular BBC show “In Our Time”. This course aims to give participants a grounding and enthusiasm to continue to study and follow the fascinating topics.
Thursday 3 July 2025 to Thursday 28 August 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
No fee. To enrol, contact Henry Gardner on Henry.Gardner585@gmail.com
Go Grammar
U3A Surf Coast is kindly opening their online course, Go Grammar, to members of other U3As. This short course is primarily intended as an aid for learners of other languages, especially German, Italian, Spanish and French. Anyone who would like to simply learn about English grammar is also welcome. Grammar is about systems, structures and patterns in language rather than just rules. Each week we will focus on a different aspect of English grammar and look at how this knowledge can be applied to enhance skills in another language. I am a self-confessed language nerd: a German-English translator, volunteer English tutor, learner of Italian and former teacher of German and English Language.
The Course is offered weekly via Zoom Thursdays 12.30pm – 1.30pm Term 2 starts 1/5/2025
The email address for interested students is: info@u3asurfcoast.org.au
Port Phillip
Port Phillip U3A's Saturday Seminars are presented via Zoom. They are open to the public but you must register and make a booking to participate, see https://www.u3app.org.au/course-guide-public-events/. Saturday Seminars are also recorded for later viewing, see https://celebration.u3app.org.au/recordings-public-events/
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U3A Online is an independent and autonomous U3A, delivering online learning. To undertake a course with U3A Online you need to become a member of U3A Online, the cost is $35 per year. You can then enrol in as many courses as you wish as independent study, without further cost, throughout your membership period, which commences on the date you join.
All courses are run online only, to study you need a computer, tablet or other device with an internet connection. Some courses run with a Course Leader (additional $5), others are self-paced for independent study. The courses are informal, there are no exams or assignments and no certificates issued. You can also participate in the social forums in the Members’ Lounge and other member-based online activities.
See www.u3aonline.org.au for further information.
GEMs is a free monthly newsletter produced by U3A Online and available to any interested person in any country. Links to brief, readable research summaries, published in the last 30 days, that may help to improve your quality-of-life, such as Research GEMs, Information GEMs, Fun GEMs and Technical GEMs. https://www.u3aonline.org.au/news
MOOCs are free university-level online courses offered by a wide range of universities around the world, including Harvard, Boston, Cambridge, Oxford, London School of Business and many Australian universities. Access to the online courses is facilitated by companies such, as Coursera and edX.
Once enrolled, you have free access to lectures, discussions and course materials. Some courses commence on a set date, some run on a regular basis, eg monthly, and others are flexible, self-paced and can be commenced any time. As a non-paying student, you do not have assessments. However, you can choose to complete assessment tasks (a small fee applies) and receive a certificate of completion if they are completed satisfactorily.
There are more than 40 subject category areas and over 1700 courses starting in just one month! A list of available courses can be viewed on https://www.mooc-list.com/ and you can register and enrol in courses, by linking to this website.
