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U3A Online Education by and for older people 1

Active minds 2 “Learning must continue throughout life. This can have a direct effect on mental health and well-being across all age groups, and has particular promise in older people.” Beddington et al. “The mental wealth of nations”. Nature, vol 455, Oct 2008, For more information visit

U3A benefits 3 Learn for the love of learning and benefits to the mind No exams No entry requirements No awards Very low membership fee For more information visit

U3A Online allows you to… Keep your mind active Study interesting subjects and topics Improve your knowledge Learn at your own pace Meet other older people online with similar interests Study from home Study when it suits you 4For more information visit

5 Are you ready for a smart new age?

The following aims for the U3A Asia Pacific Alliance have been fully discussed and adopted. Encouragement for the formation of U3A groups. Support for all emerging local and national U3A groups in the Asia Pacific Region. World Wide Promotion and publicity of Annual Conference. Encouragement of fraternal visits by individuals and groups. The U3A Asia Pacific Alliance is an informal group of country representatives, meeting weekly by teleconference. It is currently run by a 'steering group' of nine members.