University of the Third Age U3A (UWA)
If you would like to learn something new, join a discussion group, are interested in the people and places, then U3A is for you.
U3A provides learning opportunities for people over the age of 50 who are no longer in full time employment in an informal and friendly atmosphere.
Welcome to U3A (UWA) in Perth, Western Australia
U3A (UWA) is the collective name for U3A regional groups throughout the Perth Metropolitan area. It has been in existence for over 25 years old and is supported by the University of Western Australia.
The links above will take you to different pages of the site, where you will find the following information:
HOME: You are on the Home page now.
MEMBERSHIP: This page will give you details on how to join U3A
CITY: As well as regional groups there are many activities and courses that take place in Central Perth at the State Library as well as other City locations or at UWA Hackett Drive. This page shows the programme for these activities and courses.
REGIONS: This page contains directions for accessing the regional groups. Each group has a programme of activities and studies chosen by members. You can also go directly to a region by hovering your mouse over the Regions link and a list of regions will be revealed. Select the Region that you want by clicking on the name where you will find a programme of what is on offer.
LINKS: This page contains links to other sites which may be of interest.
CONTACT US: This page lists all the ways in which you can get in touch with us.
MAPS: There are location maps on the City page and all the Regions pages.
ABOUT US
U3A is an international movement founded in 1973 which promotes and practises lifelong learning by providing low cost educational opportunities in a relaxed and informal environment. No prior educational qualifications are required and there are no tests or examinations. The movement is unique in that each group chooses its programme content and its success is due to the willing participation of members in varying degrees. The title comes from the association of the Perth group with the University Of Western Australia which supports us in many different ways and provides assistance in running our activities.
HOW IT WORKS
U3A (UWA) in Perth is a self help, self managed organisation. It has links with other U3A groups throughout WA, Australia and the World and gains support from government and educational establishments. Most learning opportunities are provided by members but we have an extensive list of volunteer tutors and course leaders and provide access to outside lectures and events. U3A (UWA) in Perth assists in the organisation of central and regional activities for its various regional groups within the Perth metropolitan area.
WHAT WE OFFER
Throughout the year we run study groups, occasional workshops and seminars, lectures and from time to time social and educational outings. Members of U3A (UWA) are eligible to attend any of these activities subject to availability. City Courses are held during the day at the Alexandra Library and the Citiplace Community centre and run fortnightly or monthly with sessions of varying length between March and June and August to November. Most tutors come from our own members and provide a wide variety of interesting subjects.
Currently there are over 16 different courses on offer in central Perth and 30 or more spread round the regions. Every effort is made to introduce new courses for future sessions where there is a demand.
We publish a quarterly magazine called “Inform” distributed to all members full of interesting articles containing full details of courses and regional group activities and study groups.
NEWS
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The website has undergone a minor makeover. Please contact me if you experience any difficulties in using it. It is a work in progress at the moment.
WANT TO JOIN US?
- Are you 50+ and no longer working full-time?
- Want to keep your brain and body active and develop new social opportunities?
- Would like to share your skills and experience with others?
- Do you have a passion for and interest in learning?
- Enjoy a friendly and social gathering on a regular basis
- There are no academic prerequisites or entrance requirements
- You are welcome as a visitor to any of our regional groups
THEN COME AND JOIN U3A (UWA) IN PERTH
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