Event details What languages, other than English, are used in the City of York? And how can we create a more positive and vibrant multilingual environment? Find out from Becky Muradás-Taylor, Professor of Languages and Linguistics at the University of …
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Event details Event details Women’s voices have been gradually washed out of history. Even without meaning to, family historians often focus on the men of their family tree, because it is usually the men who carry on the surname, who …
Event details How can we redefine society so that it values deaf people and communities as equals? This question is at the heart of this workshop led by two deaf people, Dai O’Brien and Steve Emery, lecturers in British Sign …
Event details How we move about in our daily lives impacts the environment as well as our health. This workshop, hosted in collaboration with the York Cycle Campaign Group, will explore what a ‘just transition’ away from current systems and infrastructures …
Event details The criminal justice system is in crisis. Only 5.6% of offences recorded in the year ending in March 2022 resulted in a charge and/or summons outcome. (Official Statistics: Crime outcomes in England and Wales 2021 to 2022) The …
Event details The policing model in the UK relies on the public’s consent and trust. This trust is not only based on the police’s competence in tackling crimes and maintaining public order, but also on how the public perceive that …
Event details People with severe mental illness are more likely to develop chronic diseases. They also face severe health inequalities, including difficulties in accessing and engaging with a healthcare system that is not designed to address their needs. This means …
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YorkIdeas on the Green talks YorkIdeas, at the University of York, is teaming up with Angel on the Green – a community-owned enterprise – to bring ideas, research and engagement into York’s neighbourhoods. On selected Monday evenings, a speaker from the …
Event details From the impact of Brexit on our legal rights to the rising demand for legal support for family, housing and welfare problems, the question of public access to justice has never been more topical. Come along to this …
Event details The researchers at StreetLife York have been compiling a York LGBTQI+ heritage trail of sites of significance to queer communities. The project arose from StreetLife's aim to change how people think about Coney Street - to recover lost …
Event details We’re living in an age of division. From abortion rights to immigration, gun control to climate change, civil debate has gone out the window. Manners, order and respect are being eroded. Why can’t we all be reasonable? The …
On Being Unreasonable: Breaking the rules and making things better Read More »
Event details With widespread internet use, we are increasingly exposed to digital threats such as misinformation, scams and clickbait. Many people, including but not only older adults, often lack the confidence in using technology. Wonder how you can support those …
Event details Fed up with hearing about the same historical characters from York’s past? Need more diversity? Then the York Trailblazers Team wants to hear from you! Supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and managed by York Civic Trust and Make it …
Event details Think you can do better than our current politicians? Want to challenge them and share your ideas with policymakers from across the country? Then come along to participate in conversations and interactive sessions to regenerate the city, the …
Interested in LGBTQ+ health? Want to share your experiences? Tell us! We'll also tell you about what's going on locally and nationally. Your voice will help direct our research and conversations with health providers. Join us 21 June, 1 - …