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Events at York St John University
From festivals to conferences and lectures, find out what events we have to offer at York St John University.
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On campus
Inaugural Lecture - Professor Andrew McNamara
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM 25 February 2026
From Pixels, Prompts to AI & Beyond: Will the Revolution be Generated?
On campus
New Labour, New Britain? How the Blair governments reshaped the country
6:30 PM to 8:30 PM 3 March 2026
Glen O'Hara challenges the prevailing narratives surrounding New Labour's legacy during the Blair years.
On campus
EXHIBITION of THE ELEANOR WORTHINGTON PRIZE: "DISABILITY AND STRENGTH"
5:00 PM to 4:00 PM 5 March 2026
The Prize raises awareness of disabilities, addressing especially young people.
Online and In person
Inaugural Lecture - Professor Steve Rawle
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM 6 May 2026
Dr Monster! Working at the wrong end of quality
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The Book of Jonah: Luke Kennard in Conversation with Caleb Klaces
Luke Kennard joins YSJ poet and lecturer Caleb Klaces to discuss contemporary poetry, the prose poem and Kennard’s impressive body work.
Smith & Waugh's Satirical Voyage: From Jonathan Swift to H. G. Wells
Join Dr Jo Waugh & Dr Adam James Smith for an exploration of fantastic voyages in 18th and 19th century literature.
Beyond the Walls, Student Showcase
Join us for exciting readings of creative pieces written by the talented students and staff of YSJ!
Writing the Environment in Poetry and Prose, with Wendy Pratt
Joins us in conversation to reflect on the environment as stimuli for personal and creative research with author Wendy Pratt
Inaugural Lecture - Professor Divine Charura
Colette Snowden: Celebrating Celeste
Colette Snowden: Celebrating Celeste
Grunge Included 2026
Inviting music writers, scholars, students, researchers, musicians, critics, and cultural commentators to submit abstracts for presentations
