U3A BRISBANE

University of the Third Age Brisbane


Connecting Seniors to Lifelong Learning

University of the Third Age Brisbane


Connecting Seniors to Lifelong Learning

Term 1 2026

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X08 Experiencing China


Tutor: Bryan Iles
The course provides the opportunity to study various aspects of China, including special topics such as Chinese New Year, its legend, its importance and impact on China. Other topics include study of the social and political structure of China, including the four forms of local government. Within each local government region time is spent looking at the geography, location, economy and any other important features. Topics include infrastructure development: roads, railways, fast speed train network, airports and water resources. Living standards and lifestyle changes are discussed, with a particular emphasis on their rapid change.
Venue: 232 Adelaide St
Wednesday 11.00am - 12.30pm. Classes start 28 January, finish 1 April.
Cost: $50 (prepaid), 10 weeks


New segments on ethnicity, with particular reference to the minorities, has been added along with China's world heritage sites. The full program runs over 3 years, class members can join at any time.

Unfortunately enrolments in this class have exceeded room capacity and no new enrolments can be accepted at this time. You may contact the tutor to express your interest should a vacancy arise.


If you wish to obtain further information about this class before enrolling, you may send a message to the tutor using the Send Enquiry Message button below.