Research_Interest

Self Decaration Form - My special study or research interest.

Many people engage in research of various kinds. One form is specialist collecting, classifying and naming. Historical research often begins with a family tree, and blossoms into something else. Persistent problems often become research topics. Health problems can become research topics.

Peter Laslett, one of the U3A founding fathers in the UK, spoke of the special opportunity for retired people to study the neglected topic of successful living in the latter part of life. What are the special problems people our age face? Becoming "parents" to young children again? Learning new skills and re-entering the workforce? What health and financial issues concern us?

The Steering Committee have discussed forming a relationship with the University of Otago’s Medical School, Christchurch campus, and/or with the University of Canterbury. Can we help a student get a PhD, and in the process learn something ourselves? Can our U3A as a group take on an interesting and useful research project involving several people?

First Name

Family Name

Email

What research interest are you considering?

How do you imagine that will develop?

Phone Number

033528372

Mobile

0210533661

There is much amateur researchers can add to the more formal research done by universities and government departments. We have more eyes. We are less time constrained. Sometimes we are just becoming old enough to ask the right question. Does your life experience allow you to "see" in a new way?