Talks
YorNight featured a range of inspiring bite-size talks by leading experts based in York. Ranging from HS2 to plastic pollution and artificial intelligence to the bass guitar, our drop-in talks offered something for everyone. All talks were FREE and lasted for 15 to 20 minutes.
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How the fender bass changed jazz
Find out about the history of the double bass and bass guitar with live practical musical demonstrations.
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To HS2 or not to HS2: The mathematics of value-for-money
Debates rage over whether HS2 – the high-speed rail link between London and the North - represents ‘value-for-money’. But how is this measured? And can it be done better?
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The fiery rail: The Crewe family and the coming of the railway
Discover the story of the railway revolution of the 19th century through the correspondence of Annabella, a member of the wealthy and well-connected Crewe family.
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The role of our oceans in climate change
Learn how the ocean and the air immediately above it interact and how this affects our planetary climate.
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Plastic: The hidden microbial world
Discover how researchers are investigating the effects of plastic pollution in our rivers and oceans.
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Improving lives with assistive technology
Learn how assistive technology is making a difference to the quality of life for people with injuries and disabilities.
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Improving children’s mental health
Learn how a research centre aims to improve the lives of children and young people through mental health interventions.
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The science of hearing
From ears, noise and speech to hearing aids and cochlear implants, discover the amazing science of hearing with University of York psychologists.
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The future of artificial intelligence and humanity
What might the world look like in 2050? Find out how artificial intelligence and digital technology might lead us to utopia.