Science and Technology

Work with historians and coders to use medieval documents and modern technology to peer into the past, then show off your discoveries and win prizes fit for a Lady or Lord of the Manor.

Come along for a unique experience mixing magic, mentalism and fMRI research, and discover how University of York scientists are writing the next chapter of fMRI-based research.

World-leading palaeontologist Michael J. Benton offers a new visual guide to dinosaurs, showing how technological advances and new fossil finds have forever changed the way we see these extinct beasts.

Get ready for an immersive journey into the world of ASMR - learn more about what ASMR is and discover its potential benefits for our wellbeing.

Work with historians and coders to use medieval documents and modern technology to peer into the past, then show off your discoveries and win prizes fit for a Lady or Lord of the Manor.

Join the creative team of INNovating: Audio drama and their project partner Explore York to hear about the making of their immersive audio experience, inspired by the history of York’s coaching inns.

Discover the exciting world of film editing with multi-award-winning film editor and University of York alumnus Joe Walker, who recently received an Oscar for his work on ‘Dune’ (2021).

Susanne Wedlich leads us on a scientific journey through the 3-billion-year history of slime, from its part in the evolution of life on Earth to how it might feature in the post-human future.

Deepen your understanding of our canine friends with zoology correspondent Jules Howard.

Learn about ABBA’s 2022 hologram concert tour and discover how digitisation may change our ideas of life, death and after-life.

Jon Hook and Simona Manni of the University of York discuss how they are creating a video-based, personalised decision aid for young women who have been diagnosed with cancer and need to make choices about preserving their future fertility.

Come along to this interactive drop-in event to talk about your experiences and challenges with the Internet and to find out how you can support those who are less confident in using technology.

In this hands-on session, get acquainted with some key laboratory techniques currently used in hospital labs, and hear about new ways to diagnose and monitor diseases.

Join the (fictional) board of an exciting new (fictional) tech company whose future will be shaped by your decisions in this live event utilising interactive features of technology.

Join world-leading criminologist Matthew Williams as he explores the tipping point between prejudice and hate crime, analysing human behaviour across the globe and throughout history.

Zion Tse of the University of York discusses digital health in and beyond the COVID pandemic, and provides a glimpse into the future of healthcare.

Come along for a talk by Cobi van Tonder about the Acoustic Atlas project to discover virtual acoustics and real-time auralisation, and learn about digital heritage acoustics via the sites in the Acoustic Atlas archive.

Economist Diane Coyle and journalist Rory Cellan-Jones discuss their approaches to the impact of the digital economy.

Chemist and author Kathryn Harkup turns her discerning scientific eye to the Bard and the varied and creative ways his characters die.

Enjoy screenings of University of York student work, plus talks and workshops by leading professionals in the UK film and television industry.

Explore innovative works by University of York Interactive Media students including virtual reality experiences and games and apps.

Enjoy screenings of University of York student work, plus talks and workshops by leading professionals in the UK film and television industry.

Explore innovative works by University of York Interactive Media students including virtual reality experiences and games and apps.

Discover the ways emerging ideas are transforming our future railways and learn more about driverless public transport.

Join Cordula van Wyhe and Susan Vincent from the Digital Museum of Dress Accessories in this hands-on workshop to take a look at the beautiful and sometimes mystifying objects that were once fashionable.

Journalist and adventurer Kit Chapman explores the science that has been translated from racing to the road and explains how the motorsport of today could save the world of tomorrow.

Enjoy screenings of University of York student work, plus talks and workshops by leading professionals in the UK film and television industry.

Explore innovative works by University of York Interactive Media students including virtual reality experiences and games and apps.

Join the Binding Blocks team from the University of York’s Department of Physics to discover how nuclear physics has shaped the world around you and to see the elements like never before.

Join journalist and writer James Vincent for a revelatory and vibrant (hi)story of measurement that will make you look at the world around you anew.

Join us for a special viewing of a wonderful film on William Herschel and the universe, directed by George Sibley.

Keynote speaker Tom McLeish and a panel of experts discuss the extraordinary creative imaginations of William and Caroline Herschel, both in astronomy and music.

Herschel scholar Sarah Waltz guides us through works by William Herschel and composers he may have played and admired during his time in the North of England.

Zombies have taken over York! Come along and watch as University of York scientists dissect a captured zombie, and help us save the city through hands-on activities.

Join renowned neuroscientists Uta and Chris Frith as they explore the wonders and mysteries of the human brain with their son, Alex, and illustrator Daniel Locke.

Digital marketing expert Elina Ketikidi explains how social media can be used to educate consumers about the importance of sustainable fashion and sustainable living more generally.

Zombies have taken over York! Come along and watch as University of York scientists dissect a captured zombie, and help us save the city through hands-on activities.

Drop by and see Stonegate’s archival history reimagined through a digital lens.

Join York St John students and staff for an interactive panel event including short performances, citizen science activities and mini talks exploring air quality, health inequalities, and the kind of future they envision for York’s public spaces.

Acclaimed physicist Jim Al-Khalili reveals how eight lessons from the heart of science can help you get the most out of life.

Join award-winning crime writer Ann Cleeves and forensic soil science expert Professor Lorna Dawson to discover the connections between writing murder and evaluating soil data.

Immerse yourself in the innovative work created by the University of York’s talented Interactive Media student community and celebrate their achievements in an exciting field where creativity and technology converge.

Immerse yourself in the innovative work created by the University of York’s talented Interactive Media student community and celebrate their achievements in an exciting field where creativity and technology converge.