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News archive: Events press releases 2026

29 April 2026

Students from the University of York are gearing up to take part in a prestigious motorsport event at the iconic Silverstone Circuit this summer.

22 April 2026

Thousands of schoolchildren across the UK and beyond are being invited to take part in a live online storytelling event from an historic railway carriage with author Michael Morpurgo.

23 March 2026

The University of York is leading a new initiative to help local businesses unlock the power of cutting-edge creative, digital, and interactive technologies.

9 March 2026

The University of York has brought together leaders from higher education, local government and industry to explore how heritage and creative technology are driving regional growth.

10 February 2026

A new book by University of York academic Professor Kate Pickett OBE argues that a fairer, healthier, and more sustainable society is “entirely within our grasp” if we confront the root causes of inequality.

29 January 2026

An exhibition exploring how women’s fashion reflected profound social change in the early twentieth century has opened at the University of York.