Science and Technology

Kids, join us for an interactive workshop that will give you the unique chance to turn your favourite toy into the star of a fully-animated short film.

Kids, join us for an interactive workshop that will give you the unique chance to turn your favourite toy into the star of a fully-animated short film.

Renowned astrophysicist Joseph Silk discusses his inspiring vision of our return to the Moon and the importance of prioritising science in lunar exploration.

Discover the hidden world of watchmaking with award-winning designer, watchmaker and historian Rebecca Struthers, who will reveal the ways in which timekeeping has shaped our attitudes to work, leisure, politics, and more.

Archaeological chemist Stephen Buckley reveals the unexpected tales preserved on ancient Greeks’ teeth, showing how their chemical ‘fingerprints’ provide the earliest evidence for the use of coal in the western world.

Join wildlife filmmaker Tom Mustill for a thrilling investigation into the pioneering world of animal communication, where big data and artificial intelligence are changing our relationship with animals forever.

Discussing her book, ‘From Cave to Cosmos: A History of the Yorkshire Philosophical Society’, author Sarah Sheils will explore the ideas and scientists forming part of the society’s distinguished 200-year-long history.

Join us as we explore and reminisce on what the internet has been, and how this helps us build paths forward into the digital future.

Science writer Katie Spalding shares the hilarious stories of celebrated historical figures that demonstrate the fine line between ‘genius’ and ‘extremely lucky idiot’.

Authors Emily Hund and Paula Marantz Cohen discuss how social media impacts our conversations, intimacy and relationship dynamics.

Participate in hands-on activities and tour the brand-new robotics laboratories and facilities at the University of York's Institute for Safe Autonomy.

Join Edgar Buchanan of the School of Physics, Engineering and Technology to discover how University of York researchers are planning to create the first robot system that will design and produce other robots.

Learn about rescue robotics and discover how a laser-powered ‘puppet’ could tackle challenges of extremely harsh environments without sacrificing the mission.

York St John University academics and Biomedical Science students invite you to (re)discover the love of science, as they take you through the research design process to find new ways of understanding cancer and other common diseases.

Come and listen to top female and non-binary scientists as they take science to the streets of York - while standing on a soapbox!

Delve into the fascinating topic of cryptocurrencies with science communicator James Lees, who examines their origin, purpose and future.

Join University of York Visiting Researcher Monika Zabrocka to discover how offering viewers more appealing, creative Audio Description formats allows us to reinvent this tool in entirely new contexts.

Science Museum Curator Glyn Morgan discusses the worldwide phenomenon of science fiction, revealing the scientific advances and imagination behind it.

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 geologist and science writer Nina Morgan to discover how every element of the Oxford University Museum of Natural History building was designed to teach science - and learn a lot about geology along the way!

Join author and perfumery expert Charles Sell for an engaging exploration of biblical perfumes that blends science, history and religion.

Come along to this interactive drop-in event for people of all ages to discover the latest research on how people over 65 in the UK are using the internet, and to find out how we can better support each other in the face of digital threats.

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.

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.