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York Festival of Ideas @yorkfestofideas.bsky.social · 7d

Need an intellectual boost? 💡

Our York Ideas YouTube channel delivers talks on science, history, and culture to educate, entertain, and inspire. Dive into new knowledge today: https://www.youtube.com/@YorkIdeas

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York Festival of Ideas @yorkfestofideas.bsky.social · 16d

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...

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chrisfeathers.bsky.social @chrisfeathers.bsky.social · Aug 19

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!

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York University honoured with community award for annual festival

The University of York is named Community University of the Year in tribute to its Festival of Ideas.

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York Festival of Ideas @yorkfestofideas.bsky.social · Aug 14

Read more about the Festival's impact on our local community and across the globe: features.york.ac.uk/festival-int...

York Festival of Ideas 2025 Interim Impact Report

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York Festival of Ideas @yorkfestofideas.bsky.social · Aug 14

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

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School of Arts and Creative Technologies @school-of-act.bsky.social · Aug 13

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

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Person playing a video game at the IM Showcase, with multiple screens showing action-packed gameplay scenes.

Person engaged in a computer game at the IM Showcase with other attendees also focused on gaming in a dimly-lit room illuminated by screen light.

Attendees explore various digital displays and interact with technology at the IM Showcase

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York Festival of Ideas @yorkfestofideas.bsky.social · Aug 11

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

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School of Arts and Creative Technologies @school-of-act.bsky.social · Jul 30

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.

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Cover of the book 'Sonic Pasts: acoustical heritage and historical soundscapes' by Mariana J López, featuring a yellow background with abstract, swirling patterns in multiple colors and small, stylized illustrations of historical objects and landscapes.

Two people seated on a stage, engaging in a conversation with an audience. One individual is wearing a blue dress and gesturing animatedly, while the other, in a black and white polka dot dress, is smiling. A book titled "Sonic Pasts: Acoustical Heritage and Historical Soundscapes" is visible on the table next to them.

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York Festival of Ideas @yorkfestofideas.bsky.social · Jul 28

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

York Festival of Ideas @yorkfestofideas.bsky.social · Jul 9

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!

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York Festival of Ideas @yorkfestofideas.bsky.social · Jul 9

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...

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Leo McCann @leomc76.bsky.social · Jul 4

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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!

Kingmaker - Sonia Purnell and Leo McCann

YouTube video by York Ideas

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Adrian Tierney-Jones @atjbeer.bsky.social · Jul 2

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...

A Pub for All Seasons - Adrian Tierney-Jones

YouTube video by York Ideas

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Dr. Rebecca Simon FRHistS @piratebeckalex.bsky.social · Jul 1

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

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The Pirates' Code - Rebecca Simon

YouTube video by York Ideas

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York Festival of Ideas @yorkfestofideas.bsky.social · Jul 2

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

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York Festival of Ideas @yorkfestofideas.bsky.social · Jul 1

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

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Richard Usher @richardausher.bsky.social · Jun 25

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:

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‘Innit Marvellous?’: The Galton and Simpson Archive project

Saving Hancock, Steptoe, and more

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The Art of Time Project - Dr Kerry Langsdale (she/they) @artoftimeproject.bsky.social · Jun 17

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 ❤️

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York Festival of Ideas @yorkfestofideas.bsky.social · Jun 13

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.

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An evening with Michael Morpurgo - York Festival of Ideas 2025

#YorkFestivalOfIdeas #MorpurgoDayOn the eve of the first ever Michael Morpurgo Celebration Day, esteemed children's author Michael Morpurgo speaks at the Yor...

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York Festival of Ideas @yorkfestofideas.bsky.social · Jun 12

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

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York Festival of Ideas @yorkfestofideas.bsky.social · Jun 12

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.

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York Festival of Ideas @yorkfestofideas.bsky.social · Jun 12

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...

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HRC York @hrcyork.bsky.social · Jun 11

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 🧵

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York Festival of Ideas @yorkfestofideas.bsky.social · Jun 11

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?

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York Festival of Ideas @yorkfestofideas.bsky.social · Jun 11

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

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