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Welcome to the Resource Library, the home for the U3A Network NSW educational course material. The material provided can be used by any U3A organization for the benefit of its members. On the other hand any individual may find the resources of interest for their own benefit.
History
In the Newslink, October, 2005, Mel Davies wrote,
"An examination of U3A programmes reveals an amazing variety and scope of courses and activities on offer, Many many hours are devoted to the development of these courses, yet most of them will only be offered once. What a waste! In addition, consider the organisational expertise and wisdom built up by each U3A over time as a result of lessons learned through experience, which we all know is the best teacher! Think how valuable such information would be to new U3As. So – why don't we share?"
Following the AGM at Merimbulah in 2006, where the project was discussed, the U3A Network – NSW Committee met in Sydney and it was decided that a resource library be established.
This is still a work in progress and we are finding it very exciting. If you have looked at the Resource Library in the past, you will find that it has already changed considerably. If you are seeking more information, click on Library Manager and you'll be directed to her email address.
Thank you
First, we would like to thank all those who have contributed the items in the catalogue. We are always on the lookout for courses which will be of value for group learning or individuals. As yet these items need to be accessed through the library manager, but as time goes on we hope to provide the courses directly from this site.
Links
Access to course material is directly available from the links provided. A brief outline of the courses is provided here:
Advance Care Planning
Professor Colleen Cartwright has provided information on this site with respect to Advance Care Planning where you will find ACP documents (e.g. Enduring Guardianship) which can be downloaded for general use.
All about Geography
How fast does the Earth spin? Find out at this link. Also obtain information about the culture, geography, and history of any country on earth. Discover facts, flags, and maps for each country. And here are just some more of the items treated on the site:- Statistics, Lists, & Trivia; Country Information; Cultural Geography; Physical Geography; Population Statistics; Climate Change and Issues.
European History
This is a lecture series for the University of the Third Age, given by Noel Rutherford, sometime Associate Professor of History, the University of Newcastle. Each Series comprises eight lectures. Topics include: The Celtic Peoples; The Early Middle Ages; The Crusades; The Italian Renaissance and The Reformation. A further series on The Enlightenment is planned.
Frank Smitha's History Site – Macrohistory
Frank Smitha's historical timeline runs from 65,000BCE to the present.
The contents, according to his home page is as follows: The World Timeline: 200,000BCE to 2007CE and
World History: The Big Story
- The Ancient World
- 6th – 15th Centuries
- 16th – 19th Centuries
- 1901 – World War II
- 946 – 21st Century
Radiation
This is a site by the World Nuclear Profession. It is excellent for those who have an interest in Science. Diagrams support the text in explaining Radiation and Life. Check on an up-to-date paper on Australia's Uranium and Nuclear Power prospects.
U3A Online
U3A Online offers short online courses for older people, especially those who are geographically, physically or socially isolated. This site is a world-first virtual University of the Third Age delivering online learning via the Internet. All that's needed to study online is access to a computer with an Internet connection – and some basic computing skills.