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 …
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 »
Digital exclusion is not new – but with a nation now reliant on technology for social interaction it is an increasing concern. Disparities in income, age and whether a person has disabilities all affect whether they own or are able …
Friday 11 June 2021, 11am to 12.30pm Location:Online Admission:Free admission, booking required https://yorkfestivalofideas.com/2021/calendar/york-hidden-stories/ Book tickets Event details Linguists Rachel Wicaksono and Dasha Zhurauskaya explore the mechanics of storytelling, focusing on the stories of a ‘hidden’ population of migrants in the …
Friday 11 June 2021, 1pm to 2pm Location:Online Admission:Free admission, booking required https://yorkfestivalofideas.com/2021/calendar/doughnut-economics/ Book tickets Event details Unforeseen financial crises. Extreme wealth inequality. Relentless pressure on the environment. Can we go on like this? Is there an alternative? Economist Kate …