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York Festival of Ideas
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Annual award-winning Festival with more than 150 free events. The 2025 Festival took place from 31 May to 13 June under the theme of 'Making Waves'.
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Need an intellectual boost? 💡

Our York Ideas YouTube channel delivers talks on science, history, and culture to educate, entertain, and inspire. Dive into new knowledge today: https://www.youtube.com/@YorkIdeas

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October 1, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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Open Lectures at the University of York are back for the new academic year! 💛

Find out more at www.york.ac.uk/news-and-eve...
September 22, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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We're thrilled that the University of York has been named Community University of the Year in the Mail University Guide 2026, awarded in recognition of York Festival of Ideas!

Thank you to our whole Festival family for helping to make this happen 💚

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August 14, 2025 at 11:44 AM
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As summer unfolds, why not take a moment to enjoy some of the most inspiring, thought-provoking, and uplifting moments from this year’s York Festival of Ideas?

Watch again - talks, discussions, and performances to brighten your day. #YorkIdeas

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August 11, 2025 at 10:26 AM
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Now that York Festival of Ideas has ended for this year we'd love to know what you thought.

Please complete our audience feedback survey for a chance to win a £50 Fox Lane Books voucher.

SURVEY CLOSES ON 4 AUGUST at NOON!

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July 9, 2025 at 10:56 AM
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For one week only - catch the brilliant Tracy Borman's talk at this year's York Festival of Ideas - Holbein and the Year That Changed Tudor England.

Available to watch on YouTube now at youtu.be/0hUslBBhQ14

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July 2, 2025 at 11:07 AM
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Looking for inspiration and fresh ideas?

Our amazing 2025 talks on YouTube will ignite your curiosity and expand your horizons! From thought leaders to everyday heroes, there's a talk for everyone.

Tune in and get inspired today.
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July 1, 2025 at 10:06 AM
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TONIGHT! Free tickets still available - Isabel Berwick, who leads the Financial Times' Working It brand, and Simon Gilbody of the University of York discuss loneliness at work and offer some practical advice and solutions.

Loneliness at Work

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June 12, 2025 at 10:41 AM
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Here's today's calendar of fabulous events - whether you join us in-person or online, we look forward to welcoming you to our events today.

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June 12, 2025 at 9:04 AM
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There's still time to buy all of your Festival books (most of them are signed!) from our fantastic Festival partner, and friend, @foxlanebooks.bsky.social‬.

For Festival books, and lots more - www.foxlanebooks.co.uk/york-festiva...

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June 12, 2025 at 8:01 AM
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TOMORROW! Join Emma and Donna of the York Maastricht Partnership as they explore the ethical dilemmas surrounding T-Rex fossils, controversial art and human remains in museums and galleries today.

Treasure or Taboo?

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June 11, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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TOMORROW! ONLINE! From the 3,500-year-old Ringlemere Cup to the Anglo-Saxon Staffordshire Hoard, hear about amazing treasures unearthed by detectorists, mudlarks and fieldwalkers.

Beneath our Feet: Everyday discoveries reshaping history

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June 11, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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Lottie Adcock of Dance the Past hosted a workshop on Sunday where people took a trip through time to learn some of the most scandalous dances in history.

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June 11, 2025 at 11:43 AM
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Last Sunday hundreds of children joined us for some family fun as we sparked children’s imaginations with a range of hands-on, interactive activities. #DiscoveryZone #YorkIdeas

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June 11, 2025 at 10:47 AM
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On Sunday a group of people brought along their smartphone and joined an interactive nature tour to find out how they could get involved in nature, making biodiversity observations along the way.

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June 11, 2025 at 10:36 AM
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Talks and walks, performances and soundscapes... we've still got lots for you to do at this year's Festival.

Join us today - yorkfestivalofideas.com/2025/

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June 11, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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Last night historian and bestselling author William Dalrymple explored how India transformed the culture and technology of its ancient world - and our world today as we know it.

Thank you to @willdalrymple.bsky.social , and to @stpeters.york for being such wonderful hosts.

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June 10, 2025 at 9:09 AM
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Here's what's happening today at York Festival of Ideas. What's not to love?

Sadly, both of our online talks today have been postponed, but we hope to reschedule them soon, so watch this space.

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June 10, 2025 at 8:35 AM
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TONIGHT - Join us for a ground-breaking exploration of African culture and identity as author Luke Pepera journeys through 500,000 years of history to connect with his extraordinary heritage.

Motherland: African culture and identity

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June 9, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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What's that you say? You want more events? Oh, go on then... if we must 💚

Thank you to all of our speakers and audiences so far - this year's Festival has been immense! We hope you're enjoying it as much as we are.

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June 9, 2025 at 8:29 AM
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We're here until 3, entertaining kids at Discovery Zone.

Join us now.

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June 8, 2025 at 12:10 PM
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KIDS! Discovery Zone has just opened - we're here until 3pm in the Ron Cooke Hub.

Meet robots, have fun with numbers and get crafty decorating a brain hat. Or maybe find out some fun facts about British animals or try on VR goggles?

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June 8, 2025 at 10:11 AM
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Last night we were joined by a lovely group who joined us for puzzles in an informal session in the ancient and medieval arithmetical gymnasium?

Puzzles in the Pub

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June 8, 2025 at 10:02 AM
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TODAY! There is serious possibility the US might withdraw its security guarantees for Europe, in place since 1945. Our expert speakers review the options and consider what the future of Europe might look like.

Is Europe Safe?

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June 8, 2025 at 8:45 AM
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TODAY! With Trump’s second presidency, are we returning to an era of Great Powers and ‘might means right’? What are the implications for the so-called ‘global rules-based order’? Join in the discussion with our expert panel.

A New World Order?

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June 8, 2025 at 8:30 AM