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Upcoming open lectures

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Wednesday 27 May 2026 6pm

This talk challenges dominant myths of male suicidality, highlighting how cultural scripts and domestic involvement influence risks and prevention strategies.

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Thursday 28 May 2026 6pm

Breastfeeding is a vital, low-carbon public health solution. This talk links it to climate resilience, critiquing formula's impact and calling for systemic support to protect our environment.

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Thursday 4 June 2026 6.30pm

Find out about the cutting-edge science giving the potential to diagnose Alzheimer's with a simple blood test.

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Friday 5 June 2026 5.30pm

Using archaeothanatology, this lecture explores how physical handling of the dead reveals past human experiences beyond the material.

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Wednesday 10 June 2026 10.30am

This workshop examines making AI controllable and reliable for creative production. It focuses on steerable, node-based workflows and physically grounded models to ensure editable, directable outputs.

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Tuesday 16 June 2026 7pm

A panel discussion and Q and A looking at modern slavery, coercion, forced labour and what it means to be a University of Sanctuary.

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Thursday 18 June 2026 7pm

Join us to learn how to make a delicious Syrian Stew.

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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.

York Concerts

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Wednesday 3 June 2026 7.30pm

Hands On is a playful piano performance all about touch: the important nuances of touch, especially for the wonderful resonances of piano music, but also for how playing and listening to music touches us.