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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
Space Showcase
5:00 PM to 8:30 PM 9 February 2026
Join us for our first Space Showcase with talks on on dark sky protection, light pollution, space law, amateur astronomy, and much more!
Online and In person
LGBTQ+ History Month: Dr Rob Clucas
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM 18 February 2026
For Women Scotland 2, The Equality and Human Rights Commission, and understandings of (trans+) gender
On campus
LGBTQ+ History Month at YSJ - Closing Event with Clare Summerskill
5:30 PM to 8:00 PM 20 February 2026
Join us for this special event to celebrate our LGBTQ+ History Month programme running throughout February at York St John.
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.
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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Discussing Decolonisation: A guest lecture by Dr Aaron Winter (Lancaster)
Title: Racism, Reaction and Resistance: Reflections on the Mainstreaming of the Far Right
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The Right Light Roadshow
Come along to this free roadshow to find out more about how to source and choose the right light for your home or business.
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Cities Under Stars: Tackling Light Pollution in Cities
Panellists will discuss how York could become the UK's first Dark Sky City.
The General Strike of 1926
Professor Keith Laybourn, Visiting Professor in the School of Humanities, will deliver a public lecture on the 1926 General Strike.
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
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
