Do Something Brilliant Today

u3a is a UK-wide collection of 1000+ charities that provide the opportunity for those no longer in work to come together and learn for fun.

Make the most of life and join more than 430,000 members exploring new ideas, skills and interests with your local u3a.

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Latest News

Looking back on the u3a highlights of 2024

It has been an incredible year for u3a, where we celebrated the coronation, u3a off the wall and u3a week xx

Learning table tennis with Dulwich u3a member Stuart

In our latest Learn Something Brilliant Today, Dulwich u3a member Stuart shares how joining u3a, and sharing his love of table tennis with others, has been positive for him.

u3a members support a Commissioner for Older People xxx

According to a recent survey, 87% of u3a members think it is a good idea to have a Commissioner for Older People and Ageing

What we offer

The u3a movement is a collection of groups (u3as) that run local and online member-led learning across the UK, in particular for those no longer in full time work. There are lots of opportunities to get involved with learning remotely or in your area. If you want to get an idea of what u3a members get up to then have a look at our u3a blog, Sources.

Local Learning Groups

u3a is a UK-wide network of learning groups run by and for members. With over 1000 local u3as across the country you will never be too far from a group of like-minded learners

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Learn Online

Our online learning programme can connect you with other learners, wherever you are. We offer lessons, resources and an exciting schedule of online events to get you learning at your pace.

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Events & Workshops

We offer inspiring events as well as online workshops that provide information and support to u3as. The events are usually free, and you just need to be a member of a u3a to take part.

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Life in a u3a

Across the UK, u3a members draw upon their knowledge and experience to teach and learn from each other for pleasure; learning is its own reward.

It's all voluntary; a typical u3a will be home to many activity groups covering hundreds of different subjects - from art to zoology and everything in between.

It’s local, social, friendly, low-cost and open to all. Join a u3a, start learning together and make the most out of life.

"I was lucky enough to get my retirement at 60. u3a came and it was just a gift from heaven. I’m encouraging everyone I meet – it is an added value to your life."

Christina, Croydon u3a

"u3a is a good way of making friends, meeting people. And importantly, you know that you’re meeting people with a shared interest."

David, Dawlish & District u3a