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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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DID YOU KNOW that we record some of our open lectures and they are available to watch again on our YouTube channel


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Upcoming events

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Wednesday 12 August 2026 6.15pm

Join us at the University of York for a special evening as we watch a partial solar eclipse, when the Moon will cover about 92% of the Sun’s diameter.

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Thursday 13 August 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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Wednesday 26 August 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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Thursday 10 September 2026 2pm

Experts discuss the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)

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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 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.

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.

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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.