Celebrate the ‘guardians’ of the city, who helped keep York moving during a time when the city (and the world) came to a standstill during Covid-19. The York BID have collaborated with Art of Protest Projects to bring a unique art …
Part of York Festival of Ideas - Thursday 17 June 2021, 1pm to 2pm Location: Online Admission: Free admission, booking required - https://yorkfestivalofideas.com/2021/calendar/my-body/ Book tickets Event details Poet Molly McCully Brown n conversation with author Leslie Jamison explores living within …
Technology at home can enable older and disabled people to maintain their independence. You can use your voice to set reminders, turn on lights, manage your heating and much more. On an upcoming webinar Robin Christopherson, AbilityNet's Head of Digital Inclusion, …
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Event: Tuesday 1 June 2021 7.30pm online talk - for Zoom link contact info@nyhg.org.uk In celebration of Humanists UK’s 125th anniversary, this talk explores the long history and significant influence of humanism in the UK, with a specific focus on …
“Well-being and well-doing: a History of Humanism in the UK” with Madeleine Goodall Read More »
Monday 14 June 2021, 8pm to 9pm Location:Online Admission:Free admission, booking required Book tickets Event details Since the end of World War II, human dignity has been said to be a firm foundation on which our rights and freedoms can …
How do we improve the quality of people’s lives and tackle the great global challenges of our times? Our Festival launch event brings together Mariana Mazzucato, one of the most influential economists in the world, and Kate Pickett, co-author of …
Mission Economy: A moonshot guide to changing capitalisam Read More »
Our launch event brings together a dazzling array of international musicians, writers and poets to celebrate the energy and empathy of women's creativity. The centre-piece is a specially commissioned performance by acclaimed violinist and composer Anna Phoebe, signifying a symbol …
Monday 7 June 2021, 6.30pm to 8.15pm Location:Online Admission:Free admission, booking require https://yorkfestivalofideas.com/2021/calendar/she-energy/ Book tickets Event details Our launch event brings together a dazzling array of international musicians, writers and poets to celebrate the energy and empathy of women's creativity. …
Date and time:Tuesday 8 June 2021, 6pm to 7pm Location:Online Admission:Free admission, booking required https://yorkfestivalofideas.com/2021/calendar/health-inequality/ Book tickets Event details Learn about the history of health inequality in Britain over the past 2,000 years and discover if we can do better …
Health Inequality – Roman Britain to Covid Briatin Read More »
In the past, chronically ill people who are primarily based at home have been systematically excluded from business, culture and learning opportunities. York is one of the most iconic destinations in the world, and yet disabled and chronically ill people …
Chronic Illness Inclusion: Lessons from lockdown – Pippa Stacey Read More »