U3A Brisbane

31/05/2026

The June edition of eNews, including details of our new premises, is now available for your information and enjoyment so, grab a cuppa, sit back and have a good read: www.u3abrisbane.org.au/documents/enews/enews_2026_06.pdf

31/05/2026

SPECIAL EVENT
The Transmission of Infectious Diseases
Prof. Kirsty Short and Dr Yanshan ZhuDate: Friday 12 June 2026, 1:15pm-2:45pm
Presenter: Prof. Kirsty Short and Dr Yanshan Zhu
Venue: City Campus, 232 Adelaide St.
Book here for the event: www.u3abrisbane.org.au/event-enrol

Professor Short is a basic and translational scientist with extensive expertise in virology and immunology. She has used the mechanistic aspects of basic science research to focus on translational solutions with regard to pandemic preparedness, namely for influenza virus and SARS-CoV-2.

This talk traces the evolving understanding of how infectious diseases are transmitted, from early theories of miasma — where illness was attributed to "bad air" — to the paradigm-shifting recognition of microbial pathogens and person-to-person spread. It explores key historical milestones that reshaped the field, including the establishment of germ theory, advances in epidemiology, and the identification of specific transmission routes such as airborne, droplet, and contact pathways. The presentation then moves to contemporary approaches, highlighting how modern technologies and controlled human challenge studies have refined our understanding of transmission dynamics, infectious dose, and host susceptibility.

22/05/2026

The banner photo for May/June is the William Jolly Bridge. William Jolly Bridge (formerly the Grey Street Bridge) is a heritage-listed road bridge over the Brisbane River between North Quay in the Brisbane CBD and Grey Street in South Brisbane. It was designed by Harding Frew and built from 1928 to 1932 by MR Hornibrook. William Jolly Bridge is the second oldest Brisbane bridge with the Victoria Bridge being the first to span the Brisbane River. Despite being nearly a century old, the William Jolly Bridge is still one of Brisbane's most attractive river crossings.

21/05/2026

SPECIAL EVENT
Please book here: https://uqevents.eventsair.com/memoir-and-biography-evidence-of-a-life-or-publicity-for-it/rsvpform/Site/Register
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01/05/2026

The May edition of GEMS, the newsletter of U3A Online, is now available for your reading pleasure: https://u3aqld.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/GEMs-Newsletter-May-2026.pdf

30/04/2026

The May eNews is now available for your interest and information so, sit back, grab a cuppa and have a good read: www.u3abrisbane.org.au/documents/enews/enews_2026_05.pdf

28/04/2026

ONLY 2 WEEKS TO THE U3A NETWORK QUEENSLAND STATE CONFERENCE ON THE SUNSHINE COAST.
Hosted by U3A Sunshine Coast.
Register today to avoid disappointment: https://u3aqld.au/product/network-conference-2026/

25/04/2026

Carol Owen's Creative Portraiture Class got Term 2 off to a flying start on Friday with sketching profiles as their main project for the day. This friendly group meet every second Friday in beautiful New Farm Park for what is more than just an art class, it's a wonderful social event in great surroundings.
The class will be exhibiting their creations in the New Farm Library from 4 June to 2 July but more of that a little closer to the event.

25/04/2026

23/04/2026

Happy St George's Day to all our English members.