University Of Strathclyde Centre For Lifelong Learning

Christmas Holidays The office closes on the afternoon of 21st December and reopens on 3rd January, but remember you can always book online for courses next year at https://www.strath.ac.uk/…/centreforlif elongle…/shortcourses Left to right: Lynda Scott, Joanne Dobbs, Norman Robinson, Clare Walls, Linda Anderson and Janice MacWhirter

Classes in 2019 Beginning in mid January 2019 there are dozens of classes ranging from one-off workshops to 22-week language courses, Spring seminars or short courses in Term 3 - everything from 'Acoustic Guitar' to 'Using Technology in your Family History'. The online booking system can be accessed via our website https://www.strath.ac.uk/…/centreforlif elongl…/shortcourses/

Architecture as Inspiration Enjoy some of the recent work of Julie Robertson's students. The class will be offered again next session and look out also for a summer seminar with outdoor sketching.

Thought for the Day Stephen Covey was an educator and author of the best-selling book - ' 7 Habits of Highly Effective People', 1989. He presented his teachings as a series of habits which manifest as a progression from dependence to independence to interdependence. He died as a result of a bicycle accident in 2012 at the age of 79 but is still widely read and quoted. Photo: Language students at the CLL

Taking your Acrylics Further 1 - Evening class Develop your existing painting techniques with particular focus on drawing, underpainting, different approaches and methods of application. Study the importance of composition and bringing contrast and colour to your work. Starts on Tuesday 15th January, 10 meetings, 6-8pm. See https://mycll.strath.ac.uk/View-Class/m/q s/rdid/41/cr/1982 Photos: CLL students at work in an Acrylic painting class.

Test Your Vocabulary - Word of the Day Clue: The literal meaning of mille fleurs in French is "a thousand flowers." Fill in the blanks to complete a noun that refers to an ornament or style that employs flower, foliage, or fruit to produce an intricate pattern: _ ra _ es _ _ e. See answer by clicking on 'millefleur' page.

Tell your Story, Write your Life Join this friendly and supportive class to acquire the skills and confidence to capture your story in words and pictures. Through illustrated talks, discussions and suggested exercises, learn how to build a writing habit, to research your life and times, to find a ‘voice’ and deal with sensitive subjects. Starts Mon 14 January for 10 meetings, 12-2pm. See https://mycll.strath.ac.uk/View-Class/rdi d/41/cr/1963 Photos: CLL writing students at a workshop of the 3Ls Creative Writing Club listening intently to someone's story and giving feedback.

Self-Publishing (or not) If you want to go forward with your own ‘final’ drafts of fiction or poetry and publish your work - either online or in print, this evening class provides the background information you need, including formatting, layout and graphics. Marketing is also discussed during lively interactive sessions. Starting Thu 17th January for 10 meetings, 6.30 - 8-30. See https://mycll.strath.ac.uk/View-Class/rdi d/41/cr/2067 Photo: CLL creative writing students who are also members of the 3Ls Creative Writing Club

Feeding the Flame: Creative Writing for Writers (Online) This short course is for people to access from home who wish to further develop their creative writing skills involving structure, characterisation and editing. Downloadable learning materials and regular writing assignments. Interact with other participants and the tutor through discussion forums and ‘live chats’ over 10 weeks. Starting week beginning 14th January. See https://mycll.strath.ac.uk/View-Class/rdi d/41/cr/2194

An Introduction to Creative Writing A powerful starting point to give you the tools and motivation to develop confidence with an experienced tutor. Through discussion, reading and experimenting, tap into the heart of your creativity. Pen, paper or laptop. Starts Wed 16th Jan. 20 meetings, 6.30 - 8.30. See https://mycll.strath.ac.uk/View-Class/rdi d/41/cr/2071 There is also a Creative Writing for Beginners online course which you can do at a time of day (or night!) that suits you, over 10 weeks starting mid January. See https://mycll.strath.ac.uk/View-Class/rdi d/41/cr/2188 Photos: CLL Creative Writing students meeting face-to-face at the 3Ls Creative Writing Club

Memory isn’t as consistent as we’d like to believe. Remembering is an act of storytelling. And our memories are only ever as reliable as the most recent story we told ourselves. Read the article of psychology lecturer Robert Nash.

The words you use matter Be aware of the way you label yourself. Try making statements that indicate you feel you are engaged in a process. Instead of “I am not really very good” say “I'm working on my awareness and knowledge, and really enjoying it.” The former is demotivating, while the latter leads you on to new levels of understanding, pleasure and achievement. Photo: CLL students at an acrylics painting class.

Why the evidence for the theory of evolution is overwhelming

Thought for the day Photo: Bright red Pyracantha berries

Time for change How different is your life, right now, from where you were 12 months ago? If it’s quite similar, then you haven’t been learning very much. To learn, by nature, is to change and evolve. In order to do this, you need to regularly create peak experiences — moments that create awe, gratitude, and a shift in how you see yourself and the world. Read the article below.

Spanish 1A Choose between a daytime or evening 22-week class and begin to learn one of the most widely spoken languages in the world. Starts on Tuesday 15th January, 12.15 - 2.15 - see https://mycll.strath.ac.uk/View-Class/rdi d/41/cr/2167 or Wed 16 January, 6-8pm - https://mycll.strath.ac.uk/View-Class/rdi d/41/cr/2137 Photos: CLL students and tutors

Beginners Russian (1A): Tutor Natalya Krisanova says: "For beginners the good news is that you already know about 1000 Russian words because they are almost identical to English! Another bonus is that several letters are written and pronounced in the same way as English.This helps beginners correctly read their first Russian words and immediately raises confidence and enthusiasm!" Join this class and learn using Natalya's unique ‘Laugh, Listen and Learn’ method with humour to the fore. Starts Wed 16th January, 6-8pm - see https://mycll.strath.ac.uk/View-Class/rdi d/41/cr/2215 Photos: Iron Bru can: McDonalds and the Moscow Metro.

Italian Cheese Brighten the winter with this 2 hour Saturday morning event! If you enjoy cheese and know a little Italian, this one-off seminar is for you! Explore the regions where cheeses are produced - tasting as you go. Become more confident in the language and expand your vocabulary. Presentations, videos, handouts - and most importantly, tastings! 26 January, 10.00 - 12.00. Book at https://mycll.strath.ac.uk/View-Class/rdi d/41/cr/2162

Italian 1A A choice between a 22-week daytime class or evening class to start learning this lyrical language. Beginning on Wed 16/th January, 12 - 2pm https://mycll.strath.ac.uk/View-Class/rdi d/41/cr/2088 or Thursday 17th January, 6-8pm. Book at https://mycll.strath.ac.uk/View-Class/rdi d/41/cr/2122 Photos: CLL Language students

It seems that the centre for life long learning at University of Strathclyde is providing very valuable and worthwhile courses to mature students. Val bissland teaches overthere . The interview on Happiness and wellbeing from Val bissland was very interesting on Awaz FM 107.2 with Aaj Kal with Manjulika on Wednesday 24th August 16

You can listen to it again and again! !

Current student learning every day!

...Any courses I have been on were first class and would certainly recommend!

I've enjoyed courses on Creative Writing and Glasgow City history. Worth every penny.

Are there any plans to introduce on-line enrolment for courses?

Seems a bit backwards that this still isn't in place.