University of Third Age opens applications

The University of the Third Age (U3E), within the European Centre of Gerontology, will be receiving completed registration forms from older persons wishing to enrol as members.

The U3E was established in January 1993 and aims to provide 'knowledge' as an end in itself. Membership is open to all persons thoe over 60 for a nominal fee of Lm5.

The U3E study programmes are specially planned to provide an intellectually challenging environment and to promote an exchange of knowledge.

Presently there are three centres, two in Malta (Valletta and Sliema) and one in Gozo (Victoria). While at the Valletta centre lectures are held about four times a week, in the other two lectures are held twice weekly.

As in past years, the prospectus for this year covers a wide range of topics, including sociology, music appreciation, nutrition, philosophy, religion, anthropology, health and international relations.

Members are free to choose which units of study they wish to attend. Registration forms may be collected from and handed in at the U3E premises in Valletta at 31, St Christopher Street (tel. 2124-3202) from September 15 between 9 a.m. and noon.