‘The history of York is the history of England' but little of it focuses on the contributions and achievements of women. General history books about York mention around nine men for every one woman. Since 2018 Herstory.York, a volunteer community …
An interactive online workshop for organisations and activists to explore social justice as a human rights issue. About this event Just Fair will host a free interactive online workshop for organisations and activists to explore social justice as a human rights …
Join Paul Kissack as he gives the Archbishop of York’s Annual Institute for Social Justice Lecture. About this event ‘The Task Before Us’ In this lecture, Paul Kissack will offer some thoughts on the work ahead for those pursuing social …
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Tues 7 June The role of the ocean and its tides in the control of Earth’s climate, with Professor John Simpson Scientists have long been working to understand the way the Earth’s Climate operates and how it is reacting to the increasing …
Event details Ramayana is a world-famous epic that celebrates the Hindu god Ram and his life. In North India, Ramayana is the basis for Diwali, the festival of lights, where everyone celebrates the victory of good over evil. Ramayana always …
Event details Find out about some of the exciting research being carried out in York. With lots of hands-on activities, this fun event - held in the heart of the city - is suitable for the whole family. Why not …
York Minster will be hosting its annual bring and share picnic for Refugee Action York users. Join us for the picnic in Dean’s Park with the medieval Minster as a backdrop. After the picnic, free entrance will be provided to …
Event details Thought body image and acceptance were 21st-century issues? Think again! Join Francesca Killoran and Charlotte Goodge of the Universities of York and Kent as they explore ideas around body positivity and body acceptance from the early 18th century to …
Event details What can a diseased brain tell us about being human, living our own lives better and helping those with dementia get the best from theirs? When Wendy Mitchell was diagnosed with young-onset dementia at the age of fifty-eight, …
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Event details We owe it to our fellow humans - and other species - to save them from the catastrophic harm caused by climate change. Philosopher Elizabeth Cripps approaches climate justice not just as an abstract idea but as something …
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