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Mesolithic Art and personal Ornamentation: Insights from Star Carr and Beyond – Wednesday 5 March free lecture

Join Dr Andy Needham (Department of Archaeology at the University of York) for the next in the Yorkshire Museum’s series of free talks in association with their current exhibition, Star Carr: Life after the ice. Wednesday 5 March 6pm to …

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York Talks 2025 now online

On Wednesday 15 January 2025, hundreds of staff, students and members of the public joined us at the University of York for a day of inspirational short talks about the world-leading research happening at York. This year, the theme was …

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Free Lecture on Wednesday 5th February 6pm to 7pm “The earliest ‘house’ structures and associated activities”

Join Dr Jess Bates, University of York, for this free talk in association with the Yorkshire Museum’s current exhibition ‘Star Carr: Life after the ice’. About the talk In the Mesolithic period, structures are often difficult to identify as little …

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York Talks at the University of York on Wednesday 15 January 2025

Come and be part of an engaging exploration into some of the fascinating research taking place at the University of York. Join us on Wednesday 15 January 2025 for an exciting series of free short talks highlighting the breadth and …

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Chiral Molecules and next generation technologies. Thursday 28 November at the University of York Physics Lecture Theatre P/L 001

Institute of Physics Lecture on Thursday 28 November. In-person only. Free Admission, booking essential. Room P/L/001, School of Physics, Engineering and Technology Building, Campus West, University of York Technologies enabled by quantum science have progressed from lab-based propositions to commercial …

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The Sheldon Memorial Lecture 2024 on Thursday 14th November – “WB Morrell” by Sarah Sheils

Sarah Sheils MA will give a lecture on WB (Bill) Morrell (1913-1981) “For the Common Good” – Charity, Conservation and Commerce on 14 November 2024 at 7pm at the Physics Lecture Room, University of York. The event is free but …

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The Lodge open for York Unlocked

York Unlocked 2024 Dates: October 5th & 6th Explore 50 unique buildings and open spaces across York, all free of charge. This year, you can enjoy exclusive behind-the-scenes tours of the York Art Gallery, the Assembly Rooms, and Terry’s Clock Tower. …

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York Trailblazers Sculpture Trail now open until 30 September

In Museum Gardens look out for: 7. Mary Kitson Clark   Find me at: Museum Gardens | W3W: ///allow.zealous.split   Researched by: Yorkshire Philosophical Society (YPS)   Designed by: Sian Ellis   Mary Kitson Clark, (1905-2005), was one of the first female archaeologists to …

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Severus Hill, Acomb, a Green Lung for the City

Severus Hill in York is a place of environmental, natural and historical significance. A mile outside of the city walls it stands 35 metres above sea level in the community of Holgate. Formed in the last ice age, with historical …

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PINT OF SCIENCE 13th to 15th May. Events in York

Pint of Science is a grassroots non-profit organisation that has grown astronomically over the few years since two people decided to share their research in the pub. Although our mission has expanded, our core values remain the same: to provide …

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