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Hillingdon

Science and Technology

Status:Active, open to new members
Leader:
Carol
Group email: Science and Technology group
When: On Wednesday mornings 10:00 am-12:00 pm
Meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the Month and sometimes on Zoom
Venue: Hillingdon

All are welcome to join the group, even if you just want a taster. You can contact Carol by clicking on the Group Email link above.

The format of our meetings is that members speak on their chosen subject followed by a discussion.

All the ‘ologies, physics, chemistry and their importance in everything around us - now and in the future.

  • Great Scientists and Engineers and their achievements
  • How things are designed, made and work
  • Plants and Animals
  • Earth, Planets and the Universe. The Big Bang
  • Maths in Arts, Science and Engineering & Material Science
  • Genes and DNA. Evolution. Health. Medicine. Medical Science and Technology
  • All sources of energy. Energy efficiency. Energy security. Nuclear Energy. Uses of Radioactivity. Is Oil and gas limited? Then what?
  • Applications of Chemicals
  • Weather. Water. Global Warming.
  • Geology, Volcanoes, Earthquakes, Tsunami, Manmade disasters
  • Computers, digital, Nanotechnology, Gadgets and everything.

Our meetings welcome all and are suitable for all levels.

DateSubjectSpeaker
17th June 2026What's your Poison?Carol Mitchell

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