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Welcome to Community Science

Science City York works extensively in the community promoting science and technology, along with potential careers within these industries, through a number of public events and initiatives.

Working with partners, Science City York aims to assist the local community find out about contemporary scientific issues, access skills and training to support future career and progression opportunities.

Science City York’s community activities include:

Science City York also works extensively with local schools and colleges to organise other events each year.

This site provides you with up to date information on community science and technology events taking place in and around York, as well as providing you with the opportunity to get involved!

For further information about Science City York’s involvement in the community, see About Community Science. To see the current events listings, please visit the Community Science Events page.

Latest news and events...

Café Scientifique

Why should it be that when two people meet they are attracted by the other's physical appearance? Special guest, Dr Lynda Boothroyd will discuss her research on The Rules of Attraction
Read more  5-Nov-08 | Community Science 

Yorkshire Forward Invests in Rural Retail Businesses

Yorkshire Forward is investing £170,000 of funding from the Rural Development Programme
Read more  21-Oct-08 | Bioscience York, Community Science, Creative York, IT & Digital York, Business Network, Science City York 

A Modern View of China's Railways: Online Exhibition

Visit the National Railway Museum’s website for a unique view of China’s Railways in the 21st century
Read more / register  2-Aug-08 |  

Current Features...

Café Scientifique

7 January 2009

Nano What? Small Science Big Impact

3 December 2008

Forensic Chemistry: Molecules of Murder

5 November 2008

The Rules of Attraction: It Takes More than 'Chemistry' to Ignite the Fireworks!

1 October 2008

Satellite Remote Sensing of Pollution

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