Welcome to the University of the Third Age in Cambridge

Courses and activities

Our Programme contains over 300 practical and academic courses on the arts, languages, literature, history, science and technology, and world matters. We schedule leisure activities and fitness classes, organise walks and make music together.

Lectures

U3AC runs two lecture series during term-time. The Wednesday afternoon lecture is on a general topic – it could be environmental, historical, political or social. The Norah Boyce Science Lectures are on alternate Tuesdays in the Autumn and Spring Terms: their strapline is ‘Science for everyone’.

Trips and social events

We hold a welcome meeting for new members, a buffet lunch in the New Year, and arrange summer garden parties in members’ gardens. The Cultural and Social Activities Committee organises trips to theatres, museums and places of interest; our Cycling club offers varied rides; our Film group holds screenings in the Arts Picturehouse, Cambridge.

Local discounts

Several local shops and businesses offer discounts to U3AC members on presentation of their membership card.