City Campus
Level 3, 288 Edward St Brisbane See Floor Plan.
9:00amN14 The Silver Screen⊗N14 The Silver Screen (class full)Tutor: Keith MitchelsonFor the third term of 2026 The Silver Screen will present exceptional cinema movies from around the world. We will show revered classics such as Pygmalion (UK), and Citizen Kane (US), as well as exciting thrillers like Five Graves to Cairo (US) and Nine Queens from Argentina, as well as heartfelt dramas like Beijing Bicycle from China. Behind the scenes stories about how each film was made, will be explained by the presenter.
Venue: Room 3
Monday 9:00am to 12:30pm
(full) Keith Mitchelson (9:00am to 12:30pm)
(3+ hours) Room 3
E02 Current Events⊗E02 Current EventsTutor: Ian FraserA group discussion of current events, with a general objective of improving our understanding of them. U3A students bring a wide range of knowledge and life experiences to the discussions, so come and share your knowledge and opinions with others.
Venue: Room 5
Monday 9:00am to 10:30am
Ian Fraser (9:00am to 10:30am) Room 5
C126 Adobe Photoshop Elements - Advanced⊗C126 Adobe Photoshop Elements - AdvancedTutor: Ben LindeboomThis course carries on from Adobe Photoshop Elements Beginners to more advanced features in Photoshop Elements. Students must have completed the Beginners course in Photoshop Elements or have a good understanding of the basic Photoshop principles of layers, adjustment layers and masking panels, before enrolling in this course. The topics discussed in the advanced course are varied but are centered around the Photoshop Elements program.
Venue: Room 8
Monday 9:00am to 10:30am
Ben Lindeboom (9:00am to 10:30am) Room 8
9:30amM16 Singing for Fun⊗M16 Singing for FunTutor: Grace LamLove to sing? Come and share the joy of music in a welcoming, uplifting and relaxed group setting.Singing for Fun is all about connection, confidence and community. Whether you sing loudly and proudly, prefer to gently hum along, or simply enjoy being surrounded by music, you'll feel right at home.Each session features live instrumental accompaniment - including ukulele, harmonica, percussion and keyboard - creating a vibrant, interactive atmosphere. Members are warmly encouraged to participate at their own comfort level.
Venue: Room 1
Monday 9:30am to 10:45am
Fortnightly (No class this week)
Grace Lam (9:30am to 10:45am) Room 1 Fortnightly (Next class 17-Aug)
F64 Canasta Card Game Variations⊗F64 Canasta Card Game VariationsTutor: Vreni ForrerCanasta and its variations are popular social card games. This is an opportunity to polish up your playing skills in a friendly and supportive environment. Knowledge of Canasta is necessary. New members with Canasta knowledge are welcome. This is a double class so members have plenty of time to enjoy the game.
Venue: Room 2
Monday 9:30am to 12:30pm (No class this week)
Vreni Forrer (9:30am to 12:30pm)
(3 hours) Room 2
L55 Literature⊗L55 Literature (class full)Tutor: Margaret HillIn 2026 we study two novels by Niall Williams ,"This is Happiness" set in Faha, a village on the most westerly coast of Ireland, and later in the year, in 4th term, "Time of the Child" set in the same village four years on. Williams' prose in these mature works is unique, subtle, descriptive and rewards slow reading. In term 2 we studied Jane Austen's 'Emma' and currently in term 3 we are enjoying 'Pachinko' by Min Jin Lee.
Venue: Room 7
Monday 9:30am to 11:00am (No class this week)
(full) Margaret Hill (9:30am to 11:00am) Room 7
J150 Russian - Beginners Level 2⊗J150 Russian - Beginners Level 2Tutor: Vera KochnieffThis is a beginners course for people who would like to study Russian: learn to speak with correct grammar and correct pronunciation and learn to read and translate as the course progresses.
Venue: Room 10
Monday 9:30am to 10:45am (No class this week)
Vera Kochnieff (9:30am to 10:45am) Room 10
J24 Latin Intermediate⊗J24 Latin Intermediate (class full)Tutor: Katie WalesLatin may well be the most important and influential language ever spoken or written by human beings. It has been in use for some 2800 years. It was first spoken by the ancient Romans around the 8th century BCE and first written by them a few centuries later. It was then in continual use throughout Europe as a lingua franca for scholars, merchants, the clergy, and the upper classes generally, right through to the Middle Ages and beyond. Latin is also notable for having spawned the modern European Romance languages, including French, Italian, Spanish and a number of others.
Venue: Room 12
Monday 9:30am to 10:45am (No class this week)
(full) Katie Wales (9:30am to 10:45am) Room 12
9:45amF22 Chess⊗F22 ChessTutor: Patricia SmithWe are not Grand Masters, we just enjoy Chess and would like to invite anyone who is interested in either learning or playing Chess to join us. Tuition will be given to those requesting it, from complete beginners upwards.
Venue: Room 4
Monday 9:45am to 12:45pm (No class this week)
Patricia Smith (9:45am to 12:45pm)
(3 hours) Room 4
10:00amK09 How to Write a Biography⊗K09 How to Write a BiographyTutor: Yvonne WebbThis is not a family tree class nor a class of quick tips of how to write a story. Most of those enrolling have wanted to write, have lots of ideas but need structure and assistance in what and how to write. The class is held in a round table format with everyone participating. Each week students read out what they have written in the week. Most require time in addition to class time to produce results. So if you have limited time during the week then perhaps this is not the right time for this class.
Venue: Room 6
Monday 10:00am to 11:00am (No class this week)
Yvonne Webb (10:00am to 11:00am) Room 6
10:45amC20 Adobe Photoshop CC and Lightroom.⊗C20 Adobe Photoshop CC and Lightroom.Tutor: Ben LindeboomThis course is aimed at those students who have acquired the full version of the ADOBE PHOTOSHOP CC AND LIGHTROOM subscription program and who would like to learn and understand the basic differences between Adobe Photoshop Elements, Photoshop CC and Lightroom CC. Topics discussed during this course are wide-ranging and include features not available in Photoshop Elements, features like Neural Filters, Sky Replacements, Linear and Radial Gradients, HDR, Focus Stacking, Channels, Curves, Masking, etc. Course runs in conjunction with Zoom Class C31.
Venue: Room 8
Monday 10:45am to 12:15pm (No class this week)
Ben Lindeboom (10:45am to 12:15pm) Room 8
11:00amJ106 French - Read a Novel (Group 1)⊗J106 French - Read a Novel (Group 1) (class full)Tutor: Robert WardTaking turns during each class, members read original French novels and share their interpretations in English. The current novel is Les Nympheas noirs by Michel Bussi.
Venue: Room 10
Monday 11:00am to 12:15pm (No class this week)
(full) Robert Ward (11:00am to 12:15pm) Room 10
J81 Spanish Intermediate (A2)⊗J81 Spanish Intermediate (A2) (class full)Tutor: Rose MurrayParticipants in this class have been learning Spanish for about a year. We do use a textbook, Easy Spanish Step-by-Step, but also make use of a variety of other materials from different sources such as Youtube videos, songs and stories. We have a strong focus on speaking and striving for the correct pronunciation. We also have a strong focus on having fun and getting to know this fascinating language and its associated cultural aspects in so many corners of the world.
Venue: Room 11
Monday 11:00am to 12:15pm (No class this week)
(full) Rose Murray (11:00am to 12:15pm) Room 11
H05 An Introduction to Cornish History and Culture⊗H05 An Introduction to Cornish History and Culture (class full)Tutor: Cheryl HaydenEveryone loves Cornwall, but what makes it so special? In Term 3 we start by taking a journey through the Cornwall we see and read about in popular culture: the Poldark series, Doc Martin, and the novels of writers such as Daphne du Maurier and Rosamund Pilcher. We visit Cornwall's ancient Celtic past, its language and culture, its famous tin and copper mines, the great migration to the 'new world' and the impact of the railway on the world of art and tourism.
Venue: Room 12
Monday 11:00am to 12:15pm (No class this week)
(full) Cheryl Hayden (11:00am to 12:15pm) Room 12
11:15amH20 Medieval Europe - The Byzantine and Carolingian Empires⊗H20 Medieval Europe - The Byzantine and Carolingian EmpiresTutor: Patrick JohnsonMedieval Europe - The Byzantine and Carolingian Empires from c 400 to 1453 ad. Term 3 will be a continuation class.
Venue: Room 1
Monday 11:15am to 12:45pm (No class this week)
Patrick Johnson (11:15am to 12:45pm) Room 1
A31 Art History - Early Renaissance Florence.⊗A31 Art History - Early Renaissance Florence. (class full)Tutor: Sheila MackayThis 10-week course explores the origins of the Renaissance in Florence, examining the artists, ideas, and innovations that transformed the course of Western art. Through the cultural, political, and social history of the city, we will discover how pioneering figures such as Giotto, Masaccio, Donatello, Filippo Brunelleschi, and Fra Angelico developed new approaches to painting, sculpture, and architecture that would influence generations of artists across Europe. Along the way, we will explore some of the period's most celebrated works and consider the enduring legacy of Florence as the birthplace of the Renaissance.
Venue: Room 5
Monday 11:15am to 12:45pm (No class this week)
(full) Sheila Mackay (11:15am to 12:45pm) Room 5
J35 Russian - Advanced⊗J35 Russian - AdvancedTutor: Vera KochnieffFor those with a grounding in Russian grammar, featuring pronunciation, conversation, reading and translation.
Venue: Room 9
Monday 11:15am to 12:30pm (No class this week)
Vera Kochnieff (11:15am to 12:30pm) Room 9
11:30amB06 How Your Gut Controls your Nutrition⊗B06 How Your Gut Controls your Nutrition (class full)Tutor: Yvonne WebbThere will be a systematic review of each structure of the gut to discuss the inputs and outputs and how they modify what you intend to eat. Up to date reviews of the scientific data will really demonstrate the importance of understanding what you eat and why you eat it and the nutritional implications. There are no roll overs for this class. Prospective students must enrol.
Venue: Room 6
Monday 11:30am to 12:45pm (No class this week)
(full) Yvonne Webb (11:30am to 12:45pm) Room 6
J64 Italian Conversation⊗J64 Italian Conversation (class full)Tutor: Olga ColavittiThis class assumes that participants have a basic level of spoken and written Italian. The class focus is on conversation - it is not an Italian lesson. There is no formal instruction or teaching of Italian. This class is structured to give all participants an opportunity to practise the Italian they have already learnt.
Venue: Room 7
Monday 11:30am to 12:45pm (No class this week)
(full) Olga Colavitti (11:30am to 12:45pm) Room 7
12:30pmY03 Early Buddha Dhamma⊗Y03 Early Buddha DhammaTutor: Doug PhillipsWhat the Buddha Taught. Gotama's original teachings before they became corrupted and formed into various religious sects. Students will need to access "What the Buddha Taught" by Walpola Rahula .
Venue: Room 10
Monday 12:30pm to 1:45pm (No class this week)
Doug Phillips (12:30pm to 1:45pm) Room 10
X12 Evolution of Human Thinking⊗X12 Evolution of Human Thinking (class full)Tutor: Paul LockleyThe Evolution of Human Thinking as seen through major cultural events, including language acquisition, ancient gods, Greek philosophy, the Renaissance, and modern science.
Venue: Room 11
Monday 12:30pm to 1:45pm (No class this week)
(full) Paul Lockley (12:30pm to 1:45pm) Room 11
1:00pmM19 Music is Magic, so let's discover how it works (part two)⊗M19 Music is Magic, so let's discover how it works (part two)Tutor: Bernie HoesmanThis term we explore the influence of music in a historical and cultural context. The true magic happens when you know more about how and why music is made. During this course, youll be listening to extracts from a wide selection of the great music of yesteryear, as well as modern musical styles. Youll also experience a substantial increase in the psychological benefits of listening to music. We explore music as an art in many categories. For example; Aesthetics, Emotional value; Intrinsic value, Consumption and performance. Topics may include Film Stage & TV; Celebration
Venue: Room 1
Monday 1:00pm to 2:15pm (No class this week)
Bernie Hoesman (1:00pm to 2:15pm) Room 1
D03 Financial Literacy⊗D03 Financial LiteracyTutor: Derek KempA dummy's guide to Financial Literacy with deeper dives into the housing market, share markets, Australian Mining and Superannuation
Venue: Room 3
Monday 1:00pm to 2:30pm (No class this week)
Derek Kemp (1:00pm to 2:30pm) Room 3
F70 Cards - 500 for Beginners, Intermediate & Advanced⊗F70 Cards - 500 for Beginners, Intermediate & AdvancedTutor: Dianne BrinkworthCard game 500 for beginners, intermediate and advanced players, everyone welcome. Friendly and helpful class. Please contact tutor to enrol.
Venue: Room 4
Monday 1:00pm to 2:45pm (No class this week)
Dianne Brinkworth (1:00pm to 2:45pm)
(2 hours) Room 4
B67 The Wonders of how the Human Body Works⊗B67 The Wonders of how the Human Body WorksTutor: Peter MoranThe aim of these sessions will be to make everyone happier by better understanding their bodies. Each bodily system will be explored with emphasis on why we are the way we are and also on the impact of aging on our body. There will not be specific discussion on diseases that impact our body, but hopefully members of the class will be better informed should they have the need to understand and ask informed questions about any health concerns with their medical practitioner. The last two sessions will be devoted to the wonders of modern Anaesthesia and Intensive Care.
Venue: Room 5
Monday 1:00pm to 2:30pm (No class this week)
Peter Moran (1:00pm to 2:30pm) Room 5
Zoom Classes (Online)
9:30amN03 Audio Podcasting⊗N03 Audio PodcastingTutor: Breanda CrossPodcasting is becoming increasingly popular as a means of promoting ideas, stories and knowledge in an entertaining fashion. Episodes are recorded, edited, and made available for download or streaming through platforms like Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Google Podcasts. This class would examine all facets of podcasting, from the initial idea, to the presentation of niche programming, content, distribution, and promotion. We would discuss this in class, evaluate the available software, and share the experience of practical exercises for further learning techniques.
Venue: Online via Zoom
Monday 9:30am to 11:15am
Breanda Cross (9:30am to 11:15am)
(2 hours) 10:00amJ91 Chinese - Mandarin Level 3⊗J91 Chinese - Mandarin Level 3Tutor: Joe SmithThis is a year-long course by Zoom for those continuing from last year, or who have studied some Chinese before. There is only one Zoom login for the whole year. We have native speaker video of each class, so you don't have to worry about missing any. 600-word vocabulary. We have classes on public holidays. So the first class is the 26th Jan, not 2nd Feb.
Venue: Online via Zoom
Monday 10:00am to 11:30am
Joe Smith (10:00am to 11:30am)
10:45amC31 Adobe Photoshop CC and Lightroom⊗C31 Adobe Photoshop CC and LightroomTutor: Ben LindeboomThis course is aimed at those students who have acquired the full version of the ADOBE PHOTOSHOP CC AND LIGHTROOM subscription program and who would like to learn and understand the basic differences between Adobe Photoshop Elements, Photoshop CC and Lightroom CC. Topics discussed during this course are wide-ranging and include features not available in Photoshop Elements, features like Neural Filters, Sky Replacements, Linear and Radial Gradients, HDR, Focus Stacking, Channels, Curves, Masking, etc. The Course runs in conjunction with face-to-face class C20.
Venue: Online via Zoom
Monday 10:45am to 12:15pm
Ben Lindeboom (10:45am to 12:15pm)
2:00pmF51 Cryptic Crosswords for Absolute Beginners⊗F51 Cryptic Crosswords for Absolute BeginnersTutor: Sarah DaviesDo Cryptic Crosswords make no sense to you--even when you see the answers? Would you like to learn how to crack the code? Then this class is for you. Increase your word power, learn to think laterally, and have fun! Over two terms you will cover the basic strategies of solving cryptic crosswords. No prior experience is needed. You will need to have an email address for notes, crosswords and Zoom links to be sent to you.
Venue: Online via Zoom
Monday 2:00pm to 3:15pm
Sarah Davies (2:00pm to 3:15pm)
2:30pmT08 Travel Talk⊗T08 Travel TalkTutor: Graham FullerThis friendly, relaxed class on Zoom thrives on members' discussions of their travel experiences and knowledge of independent travel and organised tours, both international and domestic. The knowledge shared assists experienced and inexperienced travellers. Volunteer class members present up to 30 minutes on a travel experience of their choice. This allows us to see places we may not have been before, or new perspectives on places we have. We also have lively discussions on topics of interest, and occasional fun quizzes for light relief. This class is ideal for armchair travellers and experienced travellers alike.
Venue: Online via Zoom
Monday 2:30pm to 3:45pm
Graham Fuller (2:30pm to 3:45pm)
3:30pmJ13 Mandarin - Advanced⊗J13 Mandarin - AdvancedTutor: Fay LeeThis class is for those students who have learned Chinese for 3 or 4 years. Thank you. Kind regards, Fay
Venue: Online via Zoom
Monday 3:30pm to 4:45pm
Fay Lee (3:30pm to 4:45pm)
7:00pmG01 Making a Family Tree free-ish⊗G01 Making a Family Tree free-ishTutor: Joe SmithWe will investigate techniques to build your family tree using your computer from your own home. Some face-to-face tutoring could possibly be arranged to get set up, if needed. We will use the biggest free family tree building website: familysearch.org, but we can also look at the paid sites if necessary. You will only need your grandparents' birth details, name, date and place and death details, assuming they have passed. Having your parents' details may make it easier, if they have passed.
Venue: Online via Zoom
Monday 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Joe Smith (7:00pm to 8:00pm)
