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
Clocking In: Life in the Chocolate City
Real life stories from those who worked in York's chocolate factories
York city centre lecture examines heroism
A public lecture at the historic King’s Manor, University of York, will explore the theme of victims and heroes, and defend the possibility of heroism even in the modern age.
'North and South': York Festival of Ideas 'Takes Over' York
The 2013 York Festival of Ideas reveals a diverse and stimulating programme of mostly free events taking place across the city and the University of York campus between 13 and 29 June on a theme of 'North and South'.
York brewing up for groundbreaking economic conference
A major international conference at the University of York will bring together academics, the business community and policy makers to discuss high-quality economic research related to beer and brewing.
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.