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York brings cutting edge research to academics and the general public in these exciting and engaging research events.

YorkTalks

YorkTalks takes place annually in January. It features a series of 15-minute talks, making some of our most innovative and thought-provoking research accessible to wide audiences. 

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Three Minute Thesis

Three minutes is all our PhD students have to explain, engage and excite you with their research in Three Minute Thesis.

Falling Walls Lab York

Which societal, scientific and intellectual ‘walls’ will fall next? That’s the question being answered by York’s best talent in Falling Walls Lab York as they present their ideas and innovation to the public. 

Open lectures

Every term, the University organises free open lectures on a wide variety of topics and aimed at a general audience. Many of the lectures feature research at the University of York.

Departmental and research entity events

Departments and research entities across the University regularly hold seminars, workshops, and panel discussions to showcase research and generate debate. 

Massive open online courses (MOOCs)

Designed by York academics, our massive open online courses (MOOCs) are free and open to everyone. Engage with university-level study, explore a new subject area or prepare for higher education more generally.