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Upcoming open lectures

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Monday 13 April 2026 7pm

Dr Tony Power will speak about George Walker Milburn whose sculptures and carvings are familiar to the people of York, but who may not know about their creator.

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Tuesday 14 April 2026 7pm

York Central is a massive, ambitious urban regeneration project delivering 2,500 homes and extensive commercial space near York’s historic core.

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Wednesday 15 April 2026 5pm

Join us for a design-filled evening showcasing a range of innovative solutions, behind the scenes tours and a panel discussion by inspiring leaders.

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Friday 17 April 2026 10am

Join us for our annual “Meet the Researchers” event, hosted by the Yorkshire Macular Degeneration Fund at the University of York

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Wednesday 22 April 2026 5pm

Islamic calligraphy evolves from ancient architectural Kufic script to innovative 19th-century Persian experimentation and modern artistic expressions.

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Friday 24 April 2026 6pm

This talk explores Dickens’s Venice as a dynamic ‘dream,’ navigating fugue states, sensory overload, and prophetic warnings of environmental loss.

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Tuesday 28 April 2026 5.30pm

Cameron Cross explores the medieval romance as a global Afro-Eurasian phenomenon, using love narratives to manage cultural differences and borderwork across disparate literary traditions.

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Wednesday 29 April 2026 6pm

Join author Naomi Booth for a reading and discussion of her latest novel, raw content, exploring her award-winning literary career.

York Concerts

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Wednesday 15 April 2026 7.30pm

University Jazz Band returns to perform the music of the pioneering bandleader, composer and performer Sun Ra. Join them for what promises to be an unforgettable night of music, celebrating one of the most innovative figures in the history of jazz!

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Friday 17 April 2026 7pm

Following their thrilling collaboration last season on Bach's B minor Mass, The 24 again unite with dynamic period ensemble Manchester Baroque for a resplendent all-Handel programme, including the Coronation Anthems and Music for the Royal Fireworks.

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Wednesday 22 April 2026 7.30pm

Join Tangram on a deep exploration of Chinese philosophy and Western classical music in a programme for Chinese and Western instruments that showcases how ancient divination practices have inspired music, ritual and performance for over 1000 years.

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Friday 24 April 2026 7.30pm

Our annual student showcase celebrates the breadth of musical talent from across the University. Join our exceptionally talented student performers as they take you on an exhilarating journey through the history of vocal music!