Posted on Thursday 24 May 2012

Former Home Secretary the Rt Hon David Blunkett MP will discuss the future of the British Labour Party at a public lecture at the University of York next week.

Posted on Wednesday 23 May 2012

An international conference at the University of York will examine the media's portrayal of Arab women and their sexuality.

Posted on Wednesday 16 May 2012

A world-leading scientist will talk about ribosomes – the large molecular machines that are crucial to life – at a major public lecture at the University of York next week.

Posted on Tuesday 8 May 2012

Talented young writer Sophie Coulombeau, a postgraduate student at the University of York, will have her debut novel Rites published in June. It is already generating huge industry buzz and accolades from distinguished authors such as Philip Pullman and Fiona Shaw.

Posted on Monday 30 April 2012

A celebration of the way ideas have the potential to inspire everyone will be the focus of the second York Festival of Ideas featuring world-class speakers, exhibitions and performances.

Posted on Monday 30 April 2012

Academic, author and broadcaster Professor Jim Al-Khalili will discuss some of the greatest enigmas of science in a major public lecture at the University of York.

Posted on Wednesday 28 March 2012

The University of York hosted a successful conference earlier this week on the challenges of providing effective services and support to young people at a time of austerity for local authorities.

Posted on Monday 19 March 2012

A major public lecture held in York’s historic Merchant Adventurers’ Hall will examine how medicines get into rivers and the implications for ecological and human health.

Posted on Thursday 15 March 2012

The University of York is to mark 30 years of teaching gamelan, one of the most striking instrumental ensembles in the world of music, with a major international symposium: The Gathering of the Gamelans. The event will culminate in the premiere of Wayang Lokananta – the Gamelan of the Gods, an all-night shadow puppet play, with traditional and new music performed by musicians from across Britain.

Posted on Monday 12 March 2012

Leading international researchers in Computer Science will address a major conference hosted by the University of York.

Posted on Friday 9 March 2012

A free exhibition featuring a York archaeological excavation where the bulk of the finds were crisp and cigarette packets opens to the public this weekend.

Posted on Tuesday 6 March 2012

The University of York is marking International Women’s Week with a major conference on sport, gender and the media.

Posted on Tuesday 28 February 2012

Over 350 primary school children are taking part in two Enterprise Days at the University of York, designed to raise aspirations and give students an insight into university life.

Posted on Monday 27 February 2012

The pivotal role of Twitter in saving Bletchley Park is highlighted in a public lecture at the University of York.

Posted on Friday 24 February 2012

The Queen has recognised an academic department at the University of York that has played an influential role in broadening the scope of archaeology.

Posted on Tuesday 21 February 2012

Forensic-style scientific techniques are revealing new insights into the lives of our ancestors thousands of years ago.

Posted on Friday 17 February 2012

From Wikileaks to Russell Brand to phone hacking, a public lecture at the University of York will explore the issue of freedom of speech.

Posted on Thursday 16 February 2012

A public seminar at the University of York later this month will question if our failure to embrace technologies is hindering environmental and social progress and putting humanity at risk.

Posted on Tuesday 14 February 2012

The University of York choir The 24 is teaming up with international artists this weekend to celebrate the legacy of the Roman Emperor Constantine.

Posted on Monday 30 January 2012

Human rights defenders from around the world will share their experiences and discuss the challenges they face in a series of public lectures at the University of York.

Posted on Thursday 26 January 2012

The University of York is hosting a programme of events, with support from a range of city partners, to mark Holocaust Memorial Day on 27 January.

Posted on Wednesday 18 January 2012

Flying and land-based robots will be on display at the launch of a new £250,000 robotics laboratory at the University of York.

Posted on Tuesday 17 January 2012

A University of York event will examine the impact of digital technologies on the preservation of our cultural heritage.

Posted on Friday 13 January 2012

Three leading figures in health and medicine, and an international award-winning journalist are to receive honorary degrees from the University of York this week.

Posted on Tuesday 3 January 2012

The University of York's historic King's Manor is hosting a European photographic exhibition depicting the day-to-day work of archaeologists.