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Paint the town green this half-term – explore the new science trail at St Nicholas Fields

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:02:00 BST

In partnership, the University of York is offering a series of free family events with St Nicholas Fields at their Tang Hall site on Thursday 30 May, exploring science and nature.

Clocking In: Life in the Chocolate City

Wed, 22 May 2013 14:09:00 BST

Real life stories from those who worked in York's chocolate factories

York city centre lecture examines heroism

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:48:00 BST

A public lecture at the historic King’s Manor, University of York, will explore the theme of victims and heroes, and defend the possibility of heroism even in the modern age.

Eco database to map landscape projects

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:54:00 BST

Environmental projects which map some of the most important benefits we get from nature have been brought together for the first time in an online database, following national survey work by researchers in the University of York Environment Department.

'North and South': York Festival of Ideas 'Takes Over' York

Mon, 20 May 2013 16:31:00 BST

The 2013 York Festival of Ideas reveals a diverse and stimulating programme of mostly free events taking place across the city and the University of York campus between 13 and 29 June on a theme of 'North and South'.

York brewing up for groundbreaking economic conference

Mon, 20 May 2013 13:20:00 BST

A major international conference at the University of York will bring together academics, the business community and policy makers to discuss high-quality economic research related to beer and brewing.

Why we need to put the fish back into fisheries

Mon, 20 May 2013 10:07:00 BST

Overfishing has reduced fish populations and biodiversity across much of the world's oceans. In response, fisheries are increasingly reliant on a handful of highly valuable shellfish. However, new research by the University of York shows this approach to be extremely risky.

Creating citizenship communities: helping young people take their place in society

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:32:00 BST

A major new study suggests a range of potential improvements in the way schools pursue citizenship education.

Norman Rea Gallery presents local artists’ work

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:19:00 BST

A new exhibition at the Norman Rea Gallery at the University of York focuses on the work of two local artists, bringing together sculptural works and detailed pen and ink drawings.

National evaluation of the Realising Opportunities programme

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:41:00 BST

A team at the University of York’s Institute for Effective Education (IEE) has been commissioned to carry out the national evaluation of the Realising Opportunities (RO) Programme.