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September 24, 2026 at 6:45 AM
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Unlock a world of knowledge! 🌍 Catch up on thought-provoking lectures from leading experts on the YorkIdeas YouTube channel.
Expand your mind, spark your curiosity, and start learning something new today! 👇
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Expand your mind, spark your curiosity, and start learning something new today! 👇
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#YorkIdeas
September 17, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Unlock a world of knowledge! 🌍 Catch up on thought-provoking lectures from leading experts on the YorkIdeas YouTube channel.
Expand your mind, spark your curiosity, and start learning something new today! 👇
https://www.youtube.com/YorkIdeas
#YorkIdeas
Expand your mind, spark your curiosity, and start learning something new today! 👇
https://www.youtube.com/YorkIdeas
#YorkIdeas
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September 15, 2026 at 7:00 AM
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Missed a talk at York Festival of Ideas?
Catch up on our inspiring sessions, world-class speakers, and thought-provoking debates any time on YouTube! Watch again now:
⏯️https://www.youtube.com/@YorkIdeas
#YorkIdeas
Catch up on our inspiring sessions, world-class speakers, and thought-provoking debates any time on YouTube! Watch again now:
⏯️https://www.youtube.com/@YorkIdeas
#YorkIdeas
July 27, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Missed a talk at York Festival of Ideas?
Catch up on our inspiring sessions, world-class speakers, and thought-provoking debates any time on YouTube! Watch again now:
⏯️https://www.youtube.com/@YorkIdeas
#YorkIdeas
Catch up on our inspiring sessions, world-class speakers, and thought-provoking debates any time on YouTube! Watch again now:
⏯️https://www.youtube.com/@YorkIdeas
#YorkIdeas
Missed a talk at York Festival of Ideas?
Catch up on our inspiring sessions, world-class speakers, and thought-provoking debates any time on YouTube! Watch again now:
⏯️https://www.youtube.com/@YorkIdeas
#YorkIdeas
Catch up on our inspiring sessions, world-class speakers, and thought-provoking debates any time on YouTube! Watch again now:
⏯️https://www.youtube.com/@YorkIdeas
#YorkIdeas
July 27, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Missed a talk at York Festival of Ideas?
Catch up on our inspiring sessions, world-class speakers, and thought-provoking debates any time on YouTube! Watch again now:
⏯️https://www.youtube.com/@YorkIdeas
#YorkIdeas
Catch up on our inspiring sessions, world-class speakers, and thought-provoking debates any time on YouTube! Watch again now:
⏯️https://www.youtube.com/@YorkIdeas
#YorkIdeas
Our dear Festival friend, archaeologist Julian Richards, spent some time this morning with MySight York, where people with sight loss and vision impairment got the opportunity to handle archaeological artefacts.
#YorkIdeas MySight York
#YorkIdeas MySight York
June 12, 2026 at 3:14 PM
Our dear Festival friend, archaeologist Julian Richards, spent some time this morning with MySight York, where people with sight loss and vision impairment got the opportunity to handle archaeological artefacts.
#YorkIdeas MySight York
#YorkIdeas MySight York
All aboard! 🚂 50,000 schoolchildren joined us online today for the 'Story Time Express' 📖
Sir Michael Morpurgo live-streamed from a locomotive at the National Railway Museum reading from his Flying Scotsman book with BBC’s Katie Razzall. What an incredible journey! ✨
#MorpurgoDay #YorkIdeas
Sir Michael Morpurgo live-streamed from a locomotive at the National Railway Museum reading from his Flying Scotsman book with BBC’s Katie Razzall. What an incredible journey! ✨
#MorpurgoDay #YorkIdeas
June 10, 2026 at 3:01 PM
All aboard! 🚂 50,000 schoolchildren joined us online today for the 'Story Time Express' 📖
Sir Michael Morpurgo live-streamed from a locomotive at the National Railway Museum reading from his Flying Scotsman book with BBC’s Katie Razzall. What an incredible journey! ✨
#MorpurgoDay #YorkIdeas
Sir Michael Morpurgo live-streamed from a locomotive at the National Railway Museum reading from his Flying Scotsman book with BBC’s Katie Razzall. What an incredible journey! ✨
#MorpurgoDay #YorkIdeas
After Michael Morpurgo's beautiful free concert last night he's now in the National Railway Museum preparing for a live online event streamed to more than 48,000 schoolchildren.
#YorkIdeas
#YorkIdeas
June 10, 2026 at 8:40 AM
After Michael Morpurgo's beautiful free concert last night he's now in the National Railway Museum preparing for a live online event streamed to more than 48,000 schoolchildren.
#YorkIdeas
#YorkIdeas
Brain hats, VR goggles, and 5,000-year-old ancient villages! 🧠✨
We had an absolute blast at Discovery Zone on Sunday. Huge thanks to the brilliant researchers for showing us how science and history are shaping the future. 🔍💡 #YorkIdeas
📷 Ian Martindale
We had an absolute blast at Discovery Zone on Sunday. Huge thanks to the brilliant researchers for showing us how science and history are shaping the future. 🔍💡 #YorkIdeas
📷 Ian Martindale
June 9, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Brain hats, VR goggles, and 5,000-year-old ancient villages! 🧠✨
We had an absolute blast at Discovery Zone on Sunday. Huge thanks to the brilliant researchers for showing us how science and history are shaping the future. 🔍💡 #YorkIdeas
📷 Ian Martindale
We had an absolute blast at Discovery Zone on Sunday. Huge thanks to the brilliant researchers for showing us how science and history are shaping the future. 🔍💡 #YorkIdeas
📷 Ian Martindale
Fantastic panel discussion at the weekend 🚄
Loved hearing how London North Eastern Railway is driving sustainability and cutting-edge technology to create a greener future for rail travel. Inspiring insights on how transport can better serve people, places & our planet. 🌱✨
#YorkIdeas
Loved hearing how London North Eastern Railway is driving sustainability and cutting-edge technology to create a greener future for rail travel. Inspiring insights on how transport can better serve people, places & our planet. 🌱✨
#YorkIdeas
June 9, 2026 at 12:02 PM
Fantastic panel discussion at the weekend 🚄
Loved hearing how London North Eastern Railway is driving sustainability and cutting-edge technology to create a greener future for rail travel. Inspiring insights on how transport can better serve people, places & our planet. 🌱✨
#YorkIdeas
Loved hearing how London North Eastern Railway is driving sustainability and cutting-edge technology to create a greener future for rail travel. Inspiring insights on how transport can better serve people, places & our planet. 🌱✨
#YorkIdeas
From eco-art exhibitions and planetary health talks at noon, to a live piano deconstruction project and a deep dive into stunning medieval manuscripts this evening - there is truly something for everyone today.
Check out the full line-up
👉 https://ow.ly/ai6E50Z8v8L
#YorkIdeas #York #WhatsOnYork
Check out the full line-up
👉 https://ow.ly/ai6E50Z8v8L
#YorkIdeas #York #WhatsOnYork
June 8, 2026 at 8:01 AM
From eco-art exhibitions and planetary health talks at noon, to a live piano deconstruction project and a deep dive into stunning medieval manuscripts this evening - there is truly something for everyone today.
Check out the full line-up
👉 https://ow.ly/ai6E50Z8v8L
#YorkIdeas #York #WhatsOnYork
Check out the full line-up
👉 https://ow.ly/ai6E50Z8v8L
#YorkIdeas #York #WhatsOnYork
Honouring the courage and sacrifice of the East Yorkshire Regiment at the York Army Museum yesterday. Incredible to see the historic military vehicles, kit, and living history displays up close. A powerful reminder of the human stories behind D-Day. 🎖️#YorkIdeas
📷 Mandy James
📷 Mandy James
June 7, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Honouring the courage and sacrifice of the East Yorkshire Regiment at the York Army Museum yesterday. Incredible to see the historic military vehicles, kit, and living history displays up close. A powerful reminder of the human stories behind D-Day. 🎖️#YorkIdeas
📷 Mandy James
📷 Mandy James
What a packed programme we have for you today, with a multitude of exciting events taking place all day. 🎉
Kids - don't miss the Festival Fringe at the University. No need to book - just turn up.
Have a great day everyone! #YorkIdeas 💡
https://yorkfestivalofideas.com/2026/calendar/
Kids - don't miss the Festival Fringe at the University. No need to book - just turn up.
Have a great day everyone! #YorkIdeas 💡
https://yorkfestivalofideas.com/2026/calendar/
June 6, 2026 at 8:00 AM
What a packed programme we have for you today, with a multitude of exciting events taking place all day. 🎉
Kids - don't miss the Festival Fringe at the University. No need to book - just turn up.
Have a great day everyone! #YorkIdeas 💡
https://yorkfestivalofideas.com/2026/calendar/
Kids - don't miss the Festival Fringe at the University. No need to book - just turn up.
Have a great day everyone! #YorkIdeas 💡
https://yorkfestivalofideas.com/2026/calendar/
We were inspired by an incredible discussion at the Guildhall yesterday with City of York Council. Blown away by the vision for a more inclusive, accessible, and future-proof city centre. York has such an amazing community shaping what comes next. 🌱🏛️ #YorkIdeas #ChangeIsComing
June 5, 2026 at 10:45 AM
We were inspired by an incredible discussion at the Guildhall yesterday with City of York Council. Blown away by the vision for a more inclusive, accessible, and future-proof city centre. York has such an amazing community shaping what comes next. 🌱🏛️ #YorkIdeas #ChangeIsComing
On Sunday we enjoyed a visual celebration of our perception of the cosmos across centuries and cultures with broadcaster and collector Dallas Campbell.
Thank you to everyone for coming, and for Dallas for such a fascinating event!
#YorkIdeas
Thank you to everyone for coming, and for Dallas for such a fascinating event!
#YorkIdeas
June 4, 2026 at 9:00 AM
On Sunday we enjoyed a visual celebration of our perception of the cosmos across centuries and cultures with broadcaster and collector Dallas Campbell.
Thank you to everyone for coming, and for Dallas for such a fascinating event!
#YorkIdeas
Thank you to everyone for coming, and for Dallas for such a fascinating event!
#YorkIdeas
Last weekend attendees discovered the art of bookbinding at an inspiring hands-on workshop dedicated to mindful making. 🩷
#YorkIdeas
#YorkIdeas
June 3, 2026 at 12:31 PM
Last weekend attendees discovered the art of bookbinding at an inspiring hands-on workshop dedicated to mindful making. 🩷
#YorkIdeas
#YorkIdeas
Three days to go to our #York Festival of Ideas event in collaboration with @commapress.bsky.social!
📕Voices of Resistance: Diaries from Gaza - Readings with the author Sondos Sabra
🕔Saturday 6th June 11am-12pm #UoY
🎟️Book your ticket: yorkfestivalofideas.com/2026/calenda...
#YorkIdeas #UniofYork
📕Voices of Resistance: Diaries from Gaza - Readings with the author Sondos Sabra
🕔Saturday 6th June 11am-12pm #UoY
🎟️Book your ticket: yorkfestivalofideas.com/2026/calenda...
#YorkIdeas #UniofYork
Voices of Resistance: Diaries from Gaza
Hear readings from Voices of Resistance, a powerful collection of diaries from four Gazan women, and join in the discussion with one of the writers, the editor and local Palestinian figures.
yorkfestivalofideas.com
June 3, 2026 at 10:24 AM
Three days to go to our #York Festival of Ideas event in collaboration with @commapress.bsky.social!
📕Voices of Resistance: Diaries from Gaza - Readings with the author Sondos Sabra
🕔Saturday 6th June 11am-12pm #UoY
🎟️Book your ticket: yorkfestivalofideas.com/2026/calenda...
#YorkIdeas #UniofYork
📕Voices of Resistance: Diaries from Gaza - Readings with the author Sondos Sabra
🕔Saturday 6th June 11am-12pm #UoY
🎟️Book your ticket: yorkfestivalofideas.com/2026/calenda...
#YorkIdeas #UniofYork
Yes it will go on youtube in due course. Their channel is www.youtube.com/yorkideas and I'll also post it here and on my other socials when it appears. @yorkfestofideas.bsky.social
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June 2, 2026 at 2:32 PM
Yes it will go on youtube in due course. Their channel is www.youtube.com/yorkideas and I'll also post it here and on my other socials when it appears. @yorkfestofideas.bsky.social
I had a fantastic time at the York Festival of Ideas today hosting Lights, Camera, Cognition! Using popular films to explain concepts in psychology is a wonderful way to engage the public in current research #YorkFestivalofIdeas #YorkIdeas @yorkfestofideas.bsky.social
May 31, 2026 at 4:47 PM
I had a fantastic time at the York Festival of Ideas today hosting Lights, Camera, Cognition! Using popular films to explain concepts in psychology is a wonderful way to engage the public in current research #YorkFestivalofIdeas #YorkIdeas @yorkfestofideas.bsky.social
A walking trail followed in the pioneering footsteps of Tempest Anderson (1846-1913) this morning - as the Tempest's Volcano Trail brought accessible urban volcanology to the historic streets of York.
https://ow.ly/EaM450Z5Wcx
#YorkIdeas
https://ow.ly/EaM450Z5Wcx
#YorkIdeas
May 31, 2026 at 2:26 PM
A walking trail followed in the pioneering footsteps of Tempest Anderson (1846-1913) this morning - as the Tempest's Volcano Trail brought accessible urban volcanology to the historic streets of York.
https://ow.ly/EaM450Z5Wcx
#YorkIdeas
https://ow.ly/EaM450Z5Wcx
#YorkIdeas
We had an incredible talk at lunchtime today! 🎭 Loved getting a behind-the-scenes look at Riot Women with the brilliant Sally Wainwright. Such an inspiring talk! We're excited for the second series!✨ #YorkIdeas #RiotWomen
May 31, 2026 at 1:55 PM
We had an incredible talk at lunchtime today! 🎭 Loved getting a behind-the-scenes look at Riot Women with the brilliant Sally Wainwright. Such an inspiring talk! We're excited for the second series!✨ #YorkIdeas #RiotWomen
We were delighted to be joined by award-winning journalist and presenter Clive Myrie last night as he discussed his deeply personal journey filming the BBC series African Adventure.
#YorkIdeas
#YorkIdeas
May 31, 2026 at 9:54 AM
We were delighted to be joined by award-winning journalist and presenter Clive Myrie last night as he discussed his deeply personal journey filming the BBC series African Adventure.
#YorkIdeas
#YorkIdeas
We had the absolute pleasure of hosting Sian Williams yesterday!
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by a sea of worry, Sian’s approach is a total game-changer. Sian shared incredible research and stories on how we can learn to ride the wave and actually thrive.
#YorkIdeas
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by a sea of worry, Sian’s approach is a total game-changer. Sian shared incredible research and stories on how we can learn to ride the wave and actually thrive.
#YorkIdeas
May 31, 2026 at 9:44 AM
We had the absolute pleasure of hosting Sian Williams yesterday!
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by a sea of worry, Sian’s approach is a total game-changer. Sian shared incredible research and stories on how we can learn to ride the wave and actually thrive.
#YorkIdeas
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by a sea of worry, Sian’s approach is a total game-changer. Sian shared incredible research and stories on how we can learn to ride the wave and actually thrive.
#YorkIdeas
Throughout the Festival - The York Death & Culture Walk is a self-guided podcast walking trail that explores cultural responses to human mortality past and present across the ancient city.
https://ow.ly/gSEJ50Z5xBI
#YorkIdeas
https://ow.ly/gSEJ50Z5xBI
#YorkIdeas
May 30, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Throughout the Festival - The York Death & Culture Walk is a self-guided podcast walking trail that explores cultural responses to human mortality past and present across the ancient city.
https://ow.ly/gSEJ50Z5xBI
#YorkIdeas
https://ow.ly/gSEJ50Z5xBI
#YorkIdeas
Throughout the Festival - The York Crime Walk is a self-guided podcast walking tour that delves into York's dark past, revealing the city's hidden history of crime, justice, and punishment.
https://ow.ly/BCJn50Z5xzO
#YorkIdeas
https://ow.ly/BCJn50Z5xzO
#YorkIdeas
May 30, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Throughout the Festival - The York Crime Walk is a self-guided podcast walking tour that delves into York's dark past, revealing the city's hidden history of crime, justice, and punishment.
https://ow.ly/BCJn50Z5xzO
#YorkIdeas
https://ow.ly/BCJn50Z5xzO
#YorkIdeas