The St Peter's School Public Lecture programme is a series of lectures, talks, and presentations by a range of expert speakers from many disciplines.
Easter Term 2026
Prof Tim Minshall: Your Life Is Manufactured
Saturday 28th February, 7:00pm
Prof Tim Minshall is Professor of Innovation at the Engineering Dept., University of Cambridge. He will take us on an illuminating journey through the world of manufacturing and its transformational influence on our lives – and the world around us.
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Ronan Hesian, In Conversation
Saturday March 14th, 7:00pm
Following the success of Leonard and Hungry Paul (2019) and the 2025 BBC Series, join us as we welcome Rónán Hession and Colette Snowden for an inspirational talk about writing, adaptation and Hession’s recent novel Ghost Mountain (2024).
Laura Bates: The New Age of Sexism & the AI Revolution
Wednesday March 18th, 7:00pm
Activist, writer, speaker and journalist Laura Bates joins us to showcase the subject of her latest bestseller, The New Age of Sexism: How the AI Revolution is Reinventing Misogyny. Laura’s is an urgent and captivating voice against gender inequality and she’ll set out her stance on AI and what she deems sexism in “a new age”.
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Fantasy Fiction: Susanna Clarke in Conversation
Friday March 20th, 7:00pm
Susanna Clarke will join Literature Festival chair Dr Rob O’Connor in conversation on genre, writing and her celebrated works, such as Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell, which are much loved across York and beyond.
Wilson, Blair & Starmer: Leading Labour into Government
Tuesday March 24th, 7:00pm
Join former Labour Cabinet Minister Alan Johnson and leading political journalist & podcaster Steve Richards for a fascinating discussion on Labour leadership and the party’s route to power. Drawing on their experience and newly published books, they’ll explore how Harold Wilson, Tony Blair and Keir Starmer have shaped Labour’s journey into government & beyond.
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Getting to St Peter's School
Where possible we encourage travel via public transport, as there is limited parking on site. To help you plan your journey, please see our dedicated site here.