As optimism about the ‘third wave’ of democratisation has waned in the face of renewed authoritarianism around the world, analyses of authoritarian dominance remain focused primarily on the national scale. Tom and David argue however that cities, and especially capital …
A 2-hour workshop exploring what it means to be an older LGBT person and their partner fearing and facing, living and dying with dementia. Public and professionals, carers, partners, families and members of the LGBT community and their allies – …
Opening the closet door on dementia (Dying Matters Week) Read More »
A 2-hour workshop exploring what it means to be an older LGBT person and their partner fearing and facing, living and dying with dementia. Public and professionals, carers, partners, families and members of the LGBT community and their allies – …
Opening the closet door on dementia (Dementia Action Week) Read More »
What’s the festival about? 10 years ago Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) was born. And we’re marking the occasion with our very first virtual conference. Join us to celebrate the amazing achievements that have been made in the A11Y space …
Writers at York is delighted to welcome acclaimed authors Kit Fan and Ellen Wiles in conversation with Alice Nah about their debut novels. Both narratives explore themes of displacement, identity, loss and power/powerlessness. Join us to celebrate the publication of Kit …
Kit Fan and Ellen Wiles in conversation with Alice Nah Read More »
The Closing The Gap Network event Three UKRI Mental Health Networks join forces to paint the current portrait of loneliness in the UK. Accomplished researchers from the Loneliness and Social Isolation in Mental Health Research Network, the Closing the Gap …
Loneliness in the time of Covid. Have we got a fuller picture? Read More »
Internationally renowned human rights defender and lawyer Azza Soliman discusses the current state of civil society in Egypt, where numerous human rights lawyers have been threatened, persecuted and detained in the past few years. What is the future outlook for …
Attacks on civil society in Egypt – WHRD perspectives Read More »
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, …
Smart home: tech tips for independent living [Free Webinar] Read More »
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 »