University events
Open Lectures
Featuring talks by global speakers, new learning experiences and activities for the whole family to enjoy, York Ideas is a year-round series of events led by the University of York to educate, entertain and inspire.
Join a guided tour at Heslington Hall Art Gallery celebrating the life and artwork of renowned York painter and printmaker John Langton.
Join us to celebrate 50 amazing years of Psychology at York with a day filled with talks celebrating our history, research and development.
Hear from Celeste Leverton, founder of Leverton Wealth Partners as she talks financial wellbeing and shares tips to take control.
When the challenges facing society feel bigger than any one of us, what can we actually do about them?
Hear about exciting research happening at the University and how we teach sustainability to the next generation.
Author Meadhbh Park explores how modern online extremism radicalizes teens into real-world violence and cyberattacks, giving adults vital tools to spot warning signs and protect our youth.
This lecture examines how modern art's boundary-pushing nature led to legal disputes over copyright, tax, offense, and contracts, questioning what these clashes reveal about the fundamental nature of art itself.
A young person discovers the Beveridge Report: she questions… What happened? What is next?
University Assemblies
Universities thrive when they are spaces for listening, debate and collective learning, especially when tackling the world’s most challenging crises.
Following a Citizens’ Assembly model, we will bring diverse voices to the table here at York. Our University Assemblies are designed to be safe, reflective spaces where students and staff can come together to explore difficult global issues.
York Concerts
We are thrilled to welcome five-time Grammy-nominated composer and electronic music pioneer Suzanne Ciani to launch our new season! Ciani has released over 20 solo albums, and her work has been featured in films, games and countless commercials.
An exhilarating musical journey, where West African and European traditions call out to each other. Join Manchester Collective and percussionist extraordinaire Sidiki Dembélé for folksong and storytelling from the Ivory Coast, Mali and Senegal.
Experience an unforgettable afternoon of music and film as the renowned Shepherd Brass Band presents a unique and captivating live screening of the Academy Award-winning short film Wallace & Gromit: The Wrong Trousers.
Experience an unforgettable afternoon of music and film as the renowned Shepherd Brass Band presents a unique and captivating live screening of the Academy Award-winning short film Wallace & Gromit: The Wrong Trousers.