York Festival of Ideas
@yorkfestofideas.bsky.social
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'.
Here's a winter treat for Doctor Who fans! Writer John Higgs invites you to step into his TARDIS on a journey to discover how ideas emerge and survive despite the odds, and why a wonderful wandering time traveller means so much to so many.
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December 11, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Here's a winter treat for Doctor Who fans! Writer John Higgs invites you to step into his TARDIS on a journey to discover how ideas emerge and survive despite the odds, and why a wonderful wandering time traveller means so much to so many.
https://ow.ly/Ae7W50Xxnnk
https://ow.ly/Ae7W50Xxnnk
Palaeontologist and artist Mark P Witton offers a stunningly illustrated talk on what we now know about the fearsome and extraordinary king of the dinosaurs - Tyrannosaurus rex. #YorkIdeas
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December 9, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Palaeontologist and artist Mark P Witton offers a stunningly illustrated talk on what we now know about the fearsome and extraordinary king of the dinosaurs - Tyrannosaurus rex. #YorkIdeas
https://ow.ly/WWbe50XxnfL
https://ow.ly/WWbe50XxnfL
In the second of our Winter Warmers, find out how ancient peoples dealt with death. Classicist Robert Garland explores the beliefs and practices of a wide range of cultures and traditions. #YorkIdeas
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December 4, 2025 at 11:00 AM
In the second of our Winter Warmers, find out how ancient peoples dealt with death. Classicist Robert Garland explores the beliefs and practices of a wide range of cultures and traditions. #YorkIdeas
https://ow.ly/m5YT50XxnbC
https://ow.ly/m5YT50XxnbC
Enjoy the first of our Winter Warmers as we celebrate the comedic genius of Ray Galton and Alan Simpson - the legendary writing duo behind Hancock’s Half Hour and Steptoe and Son. Discover how these comedy icons reshaped British humour.
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December 2, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Enjoy the first of our Winter Warmers as we celebrate the comedic genius of Ray Galton and Alan Simpson - the legendary writing duo behind Hancock’s Half Hour and Steptoe and Son. Discover how these comedy icons reshaped British humour.
https://ow.ly/UGuC50Xxn0g
https://ow.ly/UGuC50Xxn0g
Starting next week! Get cosy this winter with some of our excellent Festival talks and performances from this year's York Festival of Ideas - guaranteed to warm the cockles on these cold winter nights.
All available to watch for free. Enjoy our ❄️Winter Warmers 2025❄️ #YorkIdeas
All available to watch for free. Enjoy our ❄️Winter Warmers 2025❄️ #YorkIdeas
November 28, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Starting next week! Get cosy this winter with some of our excellent Festival talks and performances from this year's York Festival of Ideas - guaranteed to warm the cockles on these cold winter nights.
All available to watch for free. Enjoy our ❄️Winter Warmers 2025❄️ #YorkIdeas
All available to watch for free. Enjoy our ❄️Winter Warmers 2025❄️ #YorkIdeas
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NEW! Join us for a lecture with Dr Nicholas Cullinan OBE, Director of the British Museum, as he discusses 'Curating Modern Art Today'. Hear about his career at Tate Modern, the Met, and his landmark projects. Free admission, booking essential. Mon 17 Nov at 6pm.
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Curating Modern Art Today
We are delighted to welcome Dr Nicholas Cullinan OBE, Director of the British Museum, for this special edition of the Cantor Lectures, focusing on curating modern and contemporary art.
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November 5, 2025 at 11:33 AM
NEW! Join us for a lecture with Dr Nicholas Cullinan OBE, Director of the British Museum, as he discusses 'Curating Modern Art Today'. Hear about his career at Tate Modern, the Met, and his landmark projects. Free admission, booking essential. Mon 17 Nov at 6pm.
https://ow.ly/P0ss50Xn15f
https://ow.ly/P0ss50Xn15f
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
#YorkIdeas
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
#YorkIdeas
October 1, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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
#YorkIdeas
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
#YorkIdeas
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...
Find out more at www.york.ac.uk/news-and-eve...
September 22, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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...
Find out more at www.york.ac.uk/news-and-eve...
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Great news for the @yorkfestofideas.bsky.social Congratulations to everyone who worked so hard on the Festival. I was lucky enough to be invited to speak on a panel last June, and it was a brilliant experience!
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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York University honoured with community award for annual festival
The University of York is named Community University of the Year in tribute to its Festival of Ideas.
www.bbc.co.uk
August 19, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Great news for the @yorkfestofideas.bsky.social Congratulations to everyone who worked so hard on the Festival. I was lucky enough to be invited to speak on a panel last June, and it was a brilliant experience!
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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 💚
Find out more: tinyurl.com/5hab97x3
Thank you to our whole Festival family for helping to make this happen 💚
Find out more: tinyurl.com/5hab97x3
August 14, 2025 at 11:44 AM
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 💚
Find out more: tinyurl.com/5hab97x3
Thank you to our whole Festival family for helping to make this happen 💚
Find out more: tinyurl.com/5hab97x3
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Throwback to the IM Showcase 2025! 🎮✨
As part of the @yorkfestofideas.bsky.social, this event was packed with creativity and innovation. From games and mobile apps to VR experiences and web designs, the Interactive Media student community showed off some truly inspiring work! 🚀
@york.ac.uk | #UoY
As part of the @yorkfestofideas.bsky.social, this event was packed with creativity and innovation. From games and mobile apps to VR experiences and web designs, the Interactive Media student community showed off some truly inspiring work! 🚀
@york.ac.uk | #UoY
August 13, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Throwback to the IM Showcase 2025! 🎮✨
As part of the @yorkfestofideas.bsky.social, this event was packed with creativity and innovation. From games and mobile apps to VR experiences and web designs, the Interactive Media student community showed off some truly inspiring work! 🚀
@york.ac.uk | #UoY
As part of the @yorkfestofideas.bsky.social, this event was packed with creativity and innovation. From games and mobile apps to VR experiences and web designs, the Interactive Media student community showed off some truly inspiring work! 🚀
@york.ac.uk | #UoY
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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Watch again - talks, discussions, and performances to brighten your day. #YorkIdeas
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
August 11, 2025 at 10:26 AM
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
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Watch again - talks, discussions, and performances to brighten your day. #YorkIdeas
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
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We’re proud to celebrate the launch of Sonic Pasts by Professor @marianajlopez.bsky.social, held in June during the @yorkfestofideas.bsky.social
The book explores historical soundscapes, intangible heritage, and the ethics of sound design in heritage contexts.
ℹ️ www.routledge.com/Sonic-Pasts-...
The book explores historical soundscapes, intangible heritage, and the ethics of sound design in heritage contexts.
ℹ️ www.routledge.com/Sonic-Pasts-...
July 30, 2025 at 11:49 AM
We’re proud to celebrate the launch of Sonic Pasts by Professor @marianajlopez.bsky.social, held in June during the @yorkfestofideas.bsky.social
The book explores historical soundscapes, intangible heritage, and the ethics of sound design in heritage contexts.
ℹ️ www.routledge.com/Sonic-Pasts-...
The book explores historical soundscapes, intangible heritage, and the ethics of sound design in heritage contexts.
ℹ️ www.routledge.com/Sonic-Pasts-...
Last chance this week to complete our feedback survey for a chance to win our prize draw! 💚
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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Please complete our audience feedback survey for a chance to win a £50 Fox Lane Books voucher.
SURVEY CLOSES ON 4 AUGUST at NOON!
forms.gle/PCGToj1NYFKt...
July 28, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Last chance this week to complete our feedback survey for a chance to win our prize draw! 💚
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!
forms.gle/PCGToj1NYFKt...
Please complete our audience feedback survey for a chance to win a £50 Fox Lane Books voucher.
SURVEY CLOSES ON 4 AUGUST at NOON!
forms.gle/PCGToj1NYFKt...
July 9, 2025 at 10:56 AM
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!
forms.gle/PCGToj1NYFKt...
Please complete our audience feedback survey for a chance to win a £50 Fox Lane Books voucher.
SURVEY CLOSES ON 4 AUGUST at NOON!
forms.gle/PCGToj1NYFKt...
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It was a great privilege to talk to @soniapurnell.bsky.social about her new book #Kingmaker. Watch the video of the event @yorkfestofideas.bsky.social here!
It was a great privilege to talk to @soniapurnell.bsky.social about her new book #Kingmaker. Watch the video of the event @yorkfestofideas.bsky.social here!
Kingmaker - Sonia Purnell and Leo McCann
YouTube video by York Ideas
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July 4, 2025 at 5:47 PM
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It was a great privilege to talk to @soniapurnell.bsky.social about her new book #Kingmaker. Watch the video of the event @yorkfestofideas.bsky.social here!
It was a great privilege to talk to @soniapurnell.bsky.social about her new book #Kingmaker. Watch the video of the event @yorkfestofideas.bsky.social here!
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Last month I was up in York for the @yorkfestofideas.bsky.social where I spoke about my latest book A Pub For All Seasons, my talk is now online if you’re interested, I make a couple of jokes as well youtube.com/watch?v=5i4h...
A Pub for All Seasons - Adrian Tierney-Jones
YouTube video by York Ideas
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July 2, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Last month I was up in York for the @yorkfestofideas.bsky.social where I spoke about my latest book A Pub For All Seasons, my talk is now online if you’re interested, I make a couple of jokes as well youtube.com/watch?v=5i4h...
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ICYMI, you can watch my talk about my book, The Pirates’ Code, for the @yorkfestofideas.bsky.social on YouTube!
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The Pirates' Code - Rebecca Simon
YouTube video by York Ideas
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July 1, 2025 at 4:10 PM
ICYMI, you can watch my talk about my book, The Pirates’ Code, for the @yorkfestofideas.bsky.social on YouTube!
youtu.be/b06sRWooshk?...
youtu.be/b06sRWooshk?...
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
#YorkIdeas
Available to watch on YouTube now at youtu.be/0hUslBBhQ14
#YorkIdeas
July 2, 2025 at 11:07 AM
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
#YorkIdeas
Available to watch on YouTube now at youtu.be/0hUslBBhQ14
#YorkIdeas
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.
youtube.com/yorkideas
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.
youtube.com/yorkideas
July 1, 2025 at 10:06 AM
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.
youtube.com/yorkideas
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.
youtube.com/yorkideas
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Do watch this magnificent talk on Galton & Simpson given by @garybrannan.bsky.social Keeper of Archives at the University of York during @yorkfestofideas.bsky.social Please visit the fundraiser page and help preserve these comedy treasures for the nation:
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‘Innit Marvellous?’: The Galton and Simpson Archive project
Saving Hancock, Steptoe, and more
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June 25, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Do watch this magnificent talk on Galton & Simpson given by @garybrannan.bsky.social Keeper of Archives at the University of York during @yorkfestofideas.bsky.social Please visit the fundraiser page and help preserve these comedy treasures for the nation:
yustart.hubbub.net/p/galtonands...
yustart.hubbub.net/p/galtonands...
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Thank you so much to the #AboutTime team, and @yorkfestofideas.bsky.social for inviting me to give a #philosophy #lecture. The speakers were wonderful, the audience were engaged and generous and the venue was stunning.
I absolutely adore #PublicEngagement and cant wait for another opportunity ❤️
I absolutely adore #PublicEngagement and cant wait for another opportunity ❤️
June 17, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Thank you so much to the #AboutTime team, and @yorkfestofideas.bsky.social for inviting me to give a #philosophy #lecture. The speakers were wonderful, the audience were engaged and generous and the venue was stunning.
I absolutely adore #PublicEngagement and cant wait for another opportunity ❤️
I absolutely adore #PublicEngagement and cant wait for another opportunity ❤️
And that's a wrap!
We’re incredibly grateful to all our attendees, speakers, partners, and supporters who made the festival such a success. Your enthusiasm and support are what bring the festival to life each year.
#YorkIdeas
We’re incredibly grateful to all our attendees, speakers, partners, and supporters who made the festival such a success. Your enthusiasm and support are what bring the festival to life each year.
#YorkIdeas
An evening with Michael Morpurgo - York Festival of Ideas 2025
#YorkFestivalOfIdeas #MorpurgoDayOn the eve of the first ever Michael Morpurgo Celebration Day, esteemed children's author Michael Morpurgo speaks at the Yor...
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June 13, 2025 at 7:03 PM
And that's a wrap!
We’re incredibly grateful to all our attendees, speakers, partners, and supporters who made the festival such a success. Your enthusiasm and support are what bring the festival to life each year.
#YorkIdeas
We’re incredibly grateful to all our attendees, speakers, partners, and supporters who made the festival such a success. Your enthusiasm and support are what bring the festival to life each year.
#YorkIdeas
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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#YorkIdeas
Loneliness at Work
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#YorkIdeas
June 12, 2025 at 10:41 AM
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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#YorkIdeas
Loneliness at Work
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#YorkIdeas
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.
#YorkIdeas
#YorkIdeas
June 12, 2025 at 9:04 AM
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.
#YorkIdeas
#YorkIdeas