Open Lectures at the University of York are back for the new academic year! 💛 Find out more at www.york.ac.uk/news-and-eve...

Great news for the @yorkfestofideas.bsky.social Congratulations to everyone who worked so hard on the Festival. I was lucky enough to be invited to speak on a panel last June, and it was a brilliant experience! www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

We're thrilled that the University of York has been named Community University of the Year in the Mail University Guide 2026, awarded in recognition of York Festival of Ideas! Thank you to our whole Festival family for helping to make this happen 💚 Find out more: tinyurl.com/5hab97x3

Throwback to the IM Showcase 2025! 🎮✨ As part of the @yorkfestofideas.bsky.social, this event was packed with creativity and innovation. From games and mobile apps to VR experiences and web designs, the Interactive Media student community showed off some truly inspiring work! 🚀 @york.ac.uk | #UoY

As summer unfolds, why not take a moment to enjoy some of the most inspiring, thought-provoking, and uplifting moments from this year’s York Festival of Ideas? Watch again - talks, discussions, and performances to brighten your day. #YorkIdeas www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

We’re proud to celebrate the launch of Sonic Pasts by Professor @marianajlopez.bsky.social, held in June during the @yorkfestofideas.bsky.social The book explores historical soundscapes, intangible heritage, and the ethics of sound design in heritage contexts. ℹ️ www.routledge.com/Sonic-Pasts-...

Last chance this week to complete our feedback survey for a chance to win our prize draw! 💚

Now that York Festival of Ideas has ended for this year we'd love to know what you thought. Please complete our audience feedback survey for a chance to win a £50 Fox Lane Books voucher. SURVEY CLOSES ON 4 AUGUST at NOON! forms.gle/PCGToj1NYFKt...

youtube.com/watch?v=bZ70... It was a great privilege to talk to @soniapurnell.bsky.social about her new book #Kingmaker. Watch the video of the event @yorkfestofideas.bsky.social here!

Last month I was up in York for the @yorkfestofideas.bsky.social where I spoke about my latest book A Pub For All Seasons, my talk is now online if you’re interested, I make a couple of jokes as well youtube.com/watch?v=5i4h...

ICYMI, you can watch my talk about my book, The Pirates’ Code, for the @yorkfestofideas.bsky.social on YouTube! youtu.be/b06sRWooshk?...

For one week only - catch the brilliant Tracy Borman's talk at this year's York Festival of Ideas - Holbein and the Year That Changed Tudor England. Available to watch on YouTube now at youtu.be/0hUslBBhQ14 #YorkIdeas

Looking for inspiration and fresh ideas? Our amazing 2025 talks on YouTube will ignite your curiosity and expand your horizons! From thought leaders to everyday heroes, there's a talk for everyone. Tune in and get inspired today. youtube.com/yorkideas

Do watch this magnificent talk on Galton & Simpson given by @garybrannan.bsky.social Keeper of Archives at the University of York during @yorkfestofideas.bsky.social Please visit the fundraiser page and help preserve these comedy treasures for the nation: yustart.hubbub.net/p/galtonands...

Thank you so much to the #AboutTime team, and @yorkfestofideas.bsky.social for inviting me to give a #philosophy #lecture. The speakers were wonderful, the audience were engaged and generous and the venue was stunning. I absolutely adore #PublicEngagement and cant wait for another opportunity ❤️

And that's a wrap! We’re incredibly grateful to all our attendees, speakers, partners, and supporters who made the festival such a success. Your enthusiasm and support are what bring the festival to life each year. #YorkIdeas

TONIGHT! Free tickets still available - Isabel Berwick, who leads the Financial Times' Working It brand, and Simon Gilbody of the University of York discuss loneliness at work and offer some practical advice and solutions. Loneliness at Work ow.ly/2yFW50W6kAj #YorkIdeas

Here's today's calendar of fabulous events - whether you join us in-person or online, we look forward to welcoming you to our events today. #YorkIdeas

There's still time to buy all of your Festival books (most of them are signed!) from our fantastic Festival partner, and friend, @foxlanebooks.bsky.social‬. For Festival books, and lots more - www.foxlanebooks.co.uk/york-festiva... #YorkIdeas

Congratulations to all Arts and Humanities Doctoral Researchers who presented their work in the @yorkfestofideas.bsky.social's Family Fun Afternoon 😊 They had the task of adapting their research to make it interactive for families, and they succeeded, providing a range of amazing activities. A 🧵

TOMORROW! Join Emma and Donna of the York Maastricht Partnership as they explore the ethical dilemmas surrounding T-Rex fossils, controversial art and human remains in museums and galleries today. Treasure or Taboo? yorkfestivalofideas.com/2025/calenda...

TOMORROW! ONLINE! From the 3,500-year-old Ringlemere Cup to the Anglo-Saxon Staffordshire Hoard, hear about amazing treasures unearthed by detectorists, mudlarks and fieldwalkers. Beneath our Feet: Everyday discoveries reshaping history yorkfestivalofideas.com/2025/calenda...

Lottie Adcock of Dance the Past hosted a workshop on Sunday where people took a trip through time to learn some of the most scandalous dances in history. #YorkIdeas

Last Sunday hundreds of children joined us for some family fun as we sparked children’s imaginations with a range of hands-on, interactive activities. #DiscoveryZone #YorkIdeas Sponsored by @lner.co.uk

On Sunday a group of people brought along their smartphone and joined an interactive nature tour to find out how they could get involved in nature, making biodiversity observations along the way. #YorkIdeas

Our very own Helen Kenwright will be giving an online workshop this lunchtime for @yorkfestofideas.bsky.social - sign up here (it's free!) and explore the other amazing events being offered for the Festival: yorkfestivalofideas.com/2025/calenda...

Steam Radio with pictures folks! See, hear and smell myself and @garybrannan.bsky.social on BBC Radio York discussing the lost #GoonShow sketch I performed as part of @yorkfestofideas.bsky.social 2025! x.com/bbcyork/stat...

Talks and walks, performances and soundscapes... we've still got lots for you to do at this year's Festival. Join us today - yorkfestivalofideas.com/2025/ #YorkIdeas

Isabel Berwick, who leads the Financial Times' Working It brand, and Simon Gilbody of the University of York discuss loneliness at work and offer some practical advice and solutions. Loneliness at Work - 12 Jun @isabelberwick.ft.com yorkfestivalofideas.com/2025/calenda... #YorkIdeas

Last night historian and bestselling author William Dalrymple explored how India transformed the culture and technology of its ancient world - and our world today as we know it. Thank you to @willdalrymple.bsky.social , and to @stpeters.york for being such wonderful hosts. #YorkIdeas

Here's what's happening today at York Festival of Ideas. What's not to love? Sadly, both of our online talks today have been postponed, but we hope to reschedule them soon, so watch this space. #YorkIdeas

Another chance to hear @garybrannan.bsky.social and I being interviewed by the marvellous Georgey Spanswick about the live recreation of a lost #PeterSellers #GoonShow sketch by #GaltonandSimpson at @yorkfestofideas.bsky.social www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Isabel Berwick, who leads the Financial Times' Working It brand, and Simon Gilbody of the University of York discuss loneliness at work and offer some practical advice and solutions. Loneliness at Work - 12 Jun @isabelberwick.ft.com yorkfestivalofideas.com/2025/calenda... #YorkIdeas

TONIGHT - Join us for a ground-breaking exploration of African culture and identity as author Luke Pepera journeys through 500,000 years of history to connect with his extraordinary heritage. Motherland: African culture and identity yorkfestivalofideas.com/2025/calenda... #YorkIdeas

Great use of gained time to be able to engage with @yorkfestofideas.bsky.social .This session on history of food waste and preservation by @historyeats.bsky.social is such an interesting window into social history! #gainedtime @ttradioofficial.bsky.social

💬To all who who picked up a pen, thread and needle, and felt their way through #feminism and #migration, thank you for your shared memories, wishes, discomfort, concerns and infinite hope. 🪢We make meaning together. ‪Thank you to @yorkfestofideas.bsky.social‬ and #York Explore Library for having us!

What's that you say? You want more events? Oh, go on then... if we must 💚 Thank you to all of our speakers and audiences so far - this year's Festival has been immense! We hope you're enjoying it as much as we are. yorkfestivalofideas.com/2025/ #YorkIdeas

Thank you so much to @garybrannan.bsky.social and the whole @yorkfestofideas.bsky.social team for making me so welcome at this wonderful event. I had an absolute blast performing lost ‘Goon Show’ material. If you can support this fundraising effort please do: yorkfestivalofideas.com/2025/calenda...

I enjoyed talking to the @yorkfestofideas.bsky.social audience yesterday, about the railways brought thousands of working class tourists in 1844 to the city for the first time. It was the start of mass tourism to the city, a similar phenomenon in leisure mobility to budget flights in the 1990s.

It was great to speak to the @yorkfestofideas.bsky.social about the Trump administration's use of disinformation and the impact this has on American demand, political opposition, and the wider world

Many thanks to the @yorkfestofideas.bsky.social for having me up for the day!

We're here until 3, entertaining kids at Discovery Zone. Join us now. #YorkIdeas

Really enjoyed the Medieval Mason’s Tour in York yesterday. Organised by Friend of York Walls as part of @yorkfestofideas.bsky.social. Fascinating stuff!

KIDS! Discovery Zone has just opened - we're here until 3pm in the Ron Cooke Hub. Meet robots, have fun with numbers and get crafty decorating a brain hat. Or maybe find out some fun facts about British animals or try on VR goggles? #YorkIdeas

Last night we were joined by a lovely group who joined us for puzzles in an informal session in the ancient and medieval arithmetical gymnasium? Puzzles in the Pub #YorkIdeas

Us Ferriby fanzine folk met up with @danielgraywriter.bsky.social after his really enjoyable @yorkfestofideas.bsky.social session. Always good to be reminded of the joy that still exists in our beautiful game. And a pleasure to continue the conversation down at Brew York.

Such a lovely audience: an excellent event tonight with @ianleslie.bsky.social exploring this great friendship and creative partnership @yorkfestofideas.bsky.social

TODAY! There is serious possibility the US might withdraw its security guarantees for Europe, in place since 1945. Our expert speakers review the options and consider what the future of Europe might look like. Is Europe Safe? yorkfestivalofideas.com/2025/calenda...

TODAY! With Trump’s second presidency, are we returning to an era of Great Powers and ‘might means right’? What are the implications for the so-called ‘global rules-based order’? Join in the discussion with our expert panel. A New World Order? yorkfestivalofideas.com/2025/calenda...