National Science Week

Join us this National Science Week, 15 - 23 August 2026 for a range of events to inspire, inform and entertain.��

Don't miss the launch of our the new public event series from the Faculty of Science, The Impact Factor.

Our inaugural event The Impact Factor: Matter of Origin, will tackle some of humanity's biggest questions: how did the Universe evolve and what was the spark that led to the origin of life here on Earth.��

Through stories of cosmic evolution, lightning-powered chemistry and world-leading research, discover how understanding our past could help shape our future.

Featuring Professor and Dr ; hosted by academic and science communicator Professor .��

Explore all of our events below.

Above image from The Species Showdown, National Science Week 2024 Image credit: Katje Ford

Explore our events

The Impact Factor: Matter of origin

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Thursday 20 August, 5:45 pm for 6 pm – 7:30 pm, York Theatre, Seymour Centre

Getting here

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