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Open lectures

Throughout most of the year, the University organises free open lectures on a wide variety of topics and aimed at a general audience.  

Most lectures require pre-booking. 

We distribute information on upcoming lectures to interested members of the public every Friday (during both semesters) via our email newsletter.

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Upcoming events

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Thursday 10 September 2026 2pm

Experts discuss the evolving role of External Assessment Groups in shaping evidence, scrutiny, and transparency for NICE decisions.

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Monday 14 September 2026 7pm

This talk reviews how lab-created analogue black holes at Nottingham/Manchester enable observing quantum phenomena.

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Wednesday 16 September 2026 7.30pm

Echoes of Climate blends gamelan music and research to explore the sensory, emotional, and cultural impacts of climate change.

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Thursday 17 September 2026 6.15pm

This lecture uses science and technology studies to reveal how military nuclear costs are masked behind civil energy funding, warping policy and harming climate action and democracy.

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Thursday 17 September 2026 6.30pm

Discover recent research into mysterious, entangled, high-energy particles, and find out the potential applications in medicine and more.

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Thursday 24 September 2026 6.30pm

Join a guided tour at Heslington Hall Art Gallery celebrating the life and artwork of renowned York painter and printmaker John Langton.

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Tuesday 6 October 2026 7pm

Hear from Celeste Leverton, founder of Leverton Wealth Partners as she talks financial wellbeing and shares tips to take control.

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Tuesday 13 October 2026 7pm

Hear about exciting research happening at the University and how we teach sustainability to the next generation.

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Tuesday 20 October 2026 7pm

A young person discovers the Beveridge Report: she questions…What happened? What is next?

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Wednesday 28 October 2026 6pm

Explore Palestinian audio history with the Palestinian Sound Archive. This event features an introduction, short documentary, talk, DJ set, and vinyl/merch sales exploring music as resistance.

Getting to the University

The majority of lectures are held on the University campus. 

There is a regular bus service and the campus is easily accessible by bicycle. Car parking is available in the Pay & Display car parks, which are free after 6pm. 

More information on reaching the University together with maps and additional parking information can be found on our Information for Visitors webpages.

Join our mailing list
Subscribe to our mailing list to receive up-to-date information on upcoming open lectures and events.
Maps and directions
Most lectures are held on the University campus. Find out how to get here.