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2 April 2026

In one of the largest releases of its kind, almost 16 million records have been made available online - chronicling the personal tragedies and everyday lives of Yorkshire people across nearly seven centuries.

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1 April 2026

The University of York’s key community partner, York Cares, has been selected by Lord Mayor Elect, Cllr Margaret Wells, as her official charity for the year ahead.

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31 March 2026

Scientists at the University of York have cracked a 40-year-old biological cold case by revealing how the parasite that causes Sleeping Sickness stays one step ahead of the human immune system.

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26 March 2026

A University of York academic has been appointed to the panel of a public inquiry investigating the violent confrontation between police and striking miners at Orgreave coking plant in South Yorkshire in June 1984.

Open lectures

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Monday 13 April 2026 7pm

Dr Tony Power will speak about George Walker Milburn whose sculptures and carvings are familiar to the people of York, but who may not know about their creator.

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Tuesday 14 April 2026 7pm

York Central is a massive, ambitious urban regeneration project delivering 2,500 homes and extensive commercial space near York’s historic core.

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Wednesday 15 April 2026 5pm

Join us for a design-filled evening showcasing a range of innovative solutions, behind the scenes tours and a panel discussion by inspiring leaders.

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Friday 17 April 2026 10am

Join us for our annual “Meet the Researchers” event, hosted by the Yorkshire Macular Degeneration Fund at the University of York