Lightnews — Scholar-powered news

Mindfulness and Art: Exploring the UoY art collection through mindfulness

University of York Events @uoyevents.bsky.social · 9h

Celebrate World Mental Health Day! Join a FREE online session: Mindfulness and Art. Explore the UoY art collection, practice "long looking" and find peace.

TONIGHT at 7pm. Booking required.

Book your spot: https://www.york.ac.uk/news-and-events/events/public-lectures/sem1-25-26/mindfulness-art/

Join us this World Mental Health Day for this fun and informative session!

Meeting the future challenges facing the Adult Social Care sector

University of York Events @uoyevents.bsky.social · 10h

Today is World Mental Health Day! 🌎💚

Take a moment to explore this valuable playlist dedicated to mental health and wellbeing. Remember, you are not alone, and it's okay to not be okay.

Prioritise yourself: ➡️ https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLL0Y1DmEciw1n-ZfIclqaSZ63olg6KQFY&si=r59_phRRMcmavpg8

University of York Events @uoyevents.bsky.social · 1d

Join us for a free open lecture on 'Meeting the future challenges facing the Adult Social Care sector' with Oonagh Smyth, CEO of Skills for Care.

Thursday 16 October 2025, 10am-11am. In-person/online.

Book your spot: https://ow.ly/SpH650X6V6R

Oonagh Smyth, Chief Executive of Skills for Care, will explore the future of adult social care, exploring the opportunities and risks shaping the sector and how policy can help meet the increasing care needs of the population.

A conversation with Jack Mackay

University of York Events @uoyevents.bsky.social · 1d

Meet York graduate and acclaimed author Jack Mackay to discuss his hit Gothic horror novel, Gloam. Get writing tips and join the Q&A.

📅 Mon 13 Oct, 6pm. With Writers at York.

Free, booking required. Details/Book: https://ow.ly/kP0J50X6V0V

Graduate Jack Mackay returns to York to discuss his acclaimed Gothic debut Gloam, share writing insights, and inspire aspiring authors.

Deep Geothermal Energy project

University of York Events @uoyevents.bsky.social · 2d

Next week we’re hosting some events on geothermal energy!

We’ll also be sharing updates on our own geothermal project, including our seismic survey works planned for late Oct.

15th - Tang Hall Explore
16th - Explore York
17th - Ron Cooke Hub
17th (eve) - lecture

www.york.ac.uk/geothermal/

Exploring geothermal solutions as a transformative step towards Net Zero.

Mindfulness and Art: Exploring the UoY art collection through mindfulness

University of York Events @uoyevents.bsky.social · 2d

Celebrate World Mental Health Day! Join a FREE online session: Mindfulness and Art. Explore the UoY art collection, practice "long looking" and find peace.

Fri 10 Oct, 7pm. Booking required.

Book your spot: https://www.york.ac.uk/news-and-events/events/public-lectures/sem1-25-26/mindfulness-art/

Join us this World Mental Health Day for this fun and informative session!

Rozie Kelly: Kingfisher - publishing a debut novel

University of York Events @uoyevents.bsky.social · 2d

Award-winning novelist Rozie Kelly discusses her powerful debut, Kingfisher, and shares her experience publishing a first novel.

TONIGHT at 6pm. Free, but booking is essential.

https://www.york.ac.uk/news-and-events/events/public-lectures/sem1-25-26/rozie-kelly/

A conversation and reading with the writer Rozie Kelly

Celebrating World Geothermal Day: York's Geothermal Exploration

University of York Events @uoyevents.bsky.social · 3d

Celebrating World Geothermal Day.

Join experts on Fri, 17 Oct at 6.30pm to discuss the science of deep heat, the UK's geothermal potential, and the University of York's pioneering project. Free public lecture, booking essential.

https://ow.ly/Qvme50X6Vcn

Could the heat beneath our feet help power a low-carbon future? Join us for an evening exploring the science, opportunities and impact of deep geothermal energy.

A conversation with Jack Mackay

University of York Events @uoyevents.bsky.social · 4d

Meet York graduate and acclaimed author Jack Mackay to discuss his hit Gothic horror novel, Gloam. Get writing tips and join the Q&A.

📅 Mon 13 Oct, 6pm. With Writers at York.

Free, booking required. Details/Book: https://ow.ly/kP0J50X6V0V

Graduate Jack Mackay returns to York to discuss his acclaimed Gothic debut Gloam, share writing insights, and inspire aspiring authors.

Rozie Kelly: Kingfisher - publishing a debut novel

University of York Events @uoyevents.bsky.social · 4d

Award-winning novelist Rozie Kelly discusses her powerful debut, Kingfisher, and shares her experience publishing a first novel.

Wed 8 Oct 2025, 6pm. Free, but booking is essential.

https://www.york.ac.uk/news-and-events/events/public-lectures/sem1-25-26/rozie-kelly/

A conversation and reading with the writer Rozie Kelly

Share your videos with friends, family, and the world

University of York Events @uoyevents.bsky.social · 4d

📣 Daily Event Alert! Don't miss out!

We drop the day's full lineup of must-see events right here at 9am sharp. Set your alarms!

#YorkIdeas

University of York Events @uoyevents.bsky.social · 7d

Elevate your Black History Month learning! 🧠📚 Dive into a playlist of thought-provoking lectures on the incredible contributions and deep history of Black people.

Start exploring the past and inspiring the future: 👇
https://ow.ly/I4Xm50X6bxv

#BHM25

Black History Month

Mindfulness and Art: Exploring the UoY art collection through mindfulness

University of York Events @uoyevents.bsky.social · 7d

Celebrate World Mental Health Day! Join a FREE online session: Mindfulness and Art. Explore the UoY art collection, practice "long looking" and find peace.

Fri 10 Oct, 7pm. Booking required.

Book your spot: https://www.york.ac.uk/news-and-events/events/public-lectures/sem1-25-26/mindfulness-art/

Join us this World Mental Health Day for this fun and informative session!

Primary Care payment systems to reduce health inequality

University of York Events @uoyevents.bsky.social · 7d

DID YOU KNOW? We have hundreds of talks available to watch for free on our YouTube channel!

https://youtube.com/yorkideas

University of York Events @uoyevents.bsky.social · 8d

TODAY at 2pm - in-person or online - Join the Centre for Health Economics for a discussion on tackling health inequalities by exploring equity-weighted GP funding to better support disadvantaged patients and improve outcomes.

Primary Care payment systems to reduce health inequality

A discussion on tackling health inequalities by exploring equity-weighted GP funding to better support disadvantaged patients and improve outcomes.

Daniel Burrell discusses Yorkshire GREEN’s role in reinforcing Yorkshire’s electricity network, enabling clean energy transfer, collaboration, and supporting UK net zero.

University of York Events @uoyevents.bsky.social · 8d

TONIGHT at 7.30pm - Daniel Burrell discusses Yorkshire GREEN’s role in reinforcing Yorkshire’s electricity network, enabling clean energy transfer, collaboration, and supporting UK net zero.

Yorkshire GREEN - with the York Society of Engineers

Yorkshire GREEN

When and where was Britain’s radical tradition?

University of York Events @uoyevents.bsky.social · 8d

TONIGHT at 6pm - A discussion explores Britain’s radical politics through global, anti-colonial, and transnational networks, launching two books rethinking history’s local myths.

When and where was Britain’s radical tradition?

A discussion explores Britain’s radical politics through global, anti-colonial, and transnational networks, launching two books rethinking history’s local myths.

Rozie Kelly: Kingfisher - publishing a debut novel

University of York Events @uoyevents.bsky.social · 9d

Award-winning novelist Rozie Kelly discusses her powerful debut, Kingfisher, and shares her experience publishing a first novel.

Wed 8 Oct 2025, 6pm. Free, but booking is essential.

https://www.york.ac.uk/news-and-events/events/public-lectures/sem1-25-26/rozie-kelly/

A conversation and reading with the writer Rozie Kelly

Public opinion on crime: Message framing and deliberative democracy

University of York Events @uoyevents.bsky.social · 9d

TODAY at 1pm - This lecture explores fear of crime, its political exploitation, and strategies for fostering constructive, progressive public debates on justice.

Public opinion on crime: Message framing and deliberative democracy

Tom’s lecture explores fear of crime, its political exploitation, and strategies for fostering constructive, progressive public debates on justice.

When and where was Britain’s radical tradition?

University of York Events @uoyevents.bsky.social · 9d

Don't miss out! 🤩 Get the first look at all our upcoming events delivered straight to your inbox every Friday!

Join our mailing list now: https://ow.ly/9hxw50PP65x

#YorkIdeas

University of York Events @uoyevents.bsky.social · 10d

A discussion explores Britain’s radical politics through global, anti-colonial, and transnational networks, launching two books rethinking history’s local myths.

When and where was Britain’s radical tradition? 2 Oct

A discussion explores Britain’s radical politics through global, anti-colonial, and transnational networks, launching two books rethinking history’s local myths.

Primary Care payment systems to reduce health inequality

University of York Events @uoyevents.bsky.social · 10d

Join the Centre for Health Economics for a discussion on tackling health inequalities by exploring equity-weighted GP funding to better support disadvantaged patients and improve outcomes.

Primary Care payment systems to reduce health inequality - 2 Oct

A discussion on tackling health inequalities by exploring equity-weighted GP funding to better support disadvantaged patients and improve outcomes.

Daniel Burrell discusses Yorkshire GREEN’s role in reinforcing Yorkshire’s electricity network, enabling clean energy transfer, collaboration, and supporting UK net zero.

2 2

University of York Events @uoyevents.bsky.social · 10d

Daniel Burrell discusses Yorkshire GREEN’s role in reinforcing Yorkshire’s electricity network, enabling clean energy transfer, collaboration, and supporting UK net zero.

Yorkshire GREEN - 2 Oct with the York Society of Engineers

Yorkshire GREEN

Coinage, silver and power in York and the Viking North

University of York Events @uoyevents.bsky.social · 10d

TODAY at 5.30pm! In-person or online - Explore new research on Viking silver, coinage, and power in Northern England (850–950), highlighting York’s regional influence.

Coinage, silver and power in York and the Viking North - with @yorkmedieval.bsky.social

Explore new research on Viking silver, coinage, and power in Northern England (850–950), highlighting York’s regional influence.