Upcoming public lectures

The University organises free public lectures on a wide variety of topics and aimed at a general audience.  Some require tickets (available from the Communications Office) but most do not. Upcoming events are detailed below.

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Upcoming events

University of York - Upcoming events
It’s about time: Is it real? How do we measure it? Time travel?
Tuesday 28 May 2013: Adam Hart-Davies discusses time
Medieval murders: Blood libel narratives of the Middle Ages
Wednesday 29 May 2013: Alice Bennett provides an introduction to the blood libel narratives of medieval England
A legacy of Everest: Khunde Hospital and primary health care in Nepal
Monday 3 June 2013: Dr Susan Heydon talks about primary health care in Nepal
The European Marvell
Tuesday 4 June 2013: Dr Nigel Smith gives a lecture on poet Andrew Marvell
Physics and Information
Tuesday 11 June 2013: Professor James Ladyman and Dr Eleanor Knox discuss Physics and Information

Press releases

Latest events news - The University of York
Norman Rea Gallery presents local artists’ work
A new exhibition at the Norman Rea Gallery at the University of York focuses on the work of two local artists, bringing together sculptural works and detailed pen and ink drawings.
Public lecture explores Shakespeare’s Globe and its audiences
The University of York is hosting a public lecture on Shakespeare’s Globe and the role of the audience as part of a series of events commemorating 50 years of Education at York.
A tradition of innovation - learning and teaching at York
Academics meet this week for a conference focusing on distinctive teaching methods at the University of York.
Leveson and press integrity – what have we learned?
A public discussion at the University of York will look at the ethical and political issues raised by the Leveson Inquiry and debate what we have learned.
York students determined to win modern day war of the Roses
York student athletes promise the biggest and best Roses tournament ever to help mark the University's 50th Anniversary year.