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Events

Whether you're looking to expand your knowledge, make new connections, or rekindle old friendships: our alumni events have something for everyone. Our dedicated York For Life events team is working hard on a programme of exciting events, which will be taking place over the course of the next year.

Upcoming Events

Event

Monday 8 December 2025 7pm

Join other alumni for this free online sing along of all your festive favourites!

Event

Thursday 11 December 2025 7pm

Join the University community for a Service of Lessons and Carols to prepare for Christmas at Heslington Church.

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Learn the art of printmaking with the Thin Ice Press

The Thin Ice Press is York's Centre for preserving the traditional art of printmaking. Founded back in 2017 at the University in the English Department, the Centre has now found its permanent home at The Old School House in Peaseholme Green.

If you've ever wanted to learn Risograph, Letterpress Printing, Linocut or other printing techniques, the team are hosting a range of creative workshops to get you started on your printing journey or develop your practice.

The Centre also hosts a range of regular events such as a weekly Riso Club, Lino Club, and special events like their Winter Frost Fair, offering a festive celebration with print and craft stalls.

Check out their website for more information

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For more University wide events make sure you take a look at the public lectures pages, the main University events pages and our free online courses available here

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Organise a reunion

Planning an alumni reunion? Whether it be to see your old stomping ground, or to celebrate a significant milestone with friends, we can help make your visit a memorable one.

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