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YORK FESTIVAL OF IDEAS OVER
150 FREE
EVENTS
i n f i n i t e h o r i z o n s
8 June –20 June 2021 • yorkfestivalofideas.com
CELEBRATING 10 YEARS OF
EDUCATING, ENTERTAINING AND INSPIRING
YORK FESTIVAL OF IDEAS 2021 HEADLINE SPONSOR
We are proud of the University of York’s role
in establishing and leading York Festival of
The Holbeck Charitable Trust is delighted to be Ideas over the past decade. The Festival is an
Headline Sponsor of York Festival of Ideas. expression of the University’s commitment
The Festival continues to go from strength to to being a university for public good:
strength, with the 2021 programme offering through the Festival we demonstrate the
a huge range of stimulating events including major contribution of education to the
talks, performances, digital exhibitions and economic, social and cultural development
walking trails. We congratulate the Festival of York and Yorkshire. The Festival’s inclusive
on its determination to remain as widely programme partnership model offers
accessible as practicable by staging so many incredible opportunities for the University
events where entry is free. to develop collaborations with diverse
organisations across the city and region,
As a long-standing supporter, we are
nationally, and of late, new and exciting
particularly proud to support the team’s
partnerships in India, Bangladesh, The
development of international partnerships
Netherlands, Greece and France.
through co-curated virtual events, as well as its
commitment to reaching larger national and
global audiences. The University is pleased to support the Festival
through the Higher Education Innovation Fund,
which facilitates the communication of new
knowledge and its benefits to society.
Charlie Jeffery, Vice-Chancellor
WELCOME TO YORK FESTIVAL OF IDEAS 2021
CONTENTS INFINITE
HORIZONS
MAKING THE MOST OF THE FESTIVAL 4 Welcome to York Festival of Ideas and
Your guide to York Festival of Ideas our tenth anniversary!
‘There was a before and there will be an after’
BAGS OF CREATIVITY 6 said the writer John Lanchester, referring
Inspiring ideas for all the family to the global impacts of Covid-19. Our
‘before’ was a tale of successful engagement
FESTIVAL LAUNCH EVENTS 8 with diverse audiences across our region,
Join us for two incredible launch events increasingly attracting international speakers
and partners. Our virtual festival in 2020
YOUR DAY-TO-DAY GUIDE TO EVENTS 10 ironically expanded our vista where speakers
Plan which events to attend each day of the Festival ‘zoomed’ from all over the world and
audiences joined us from 137 countries –
FUN FOR FAMILIES 20 suggesting new opportunities for a different
A weekend of family fun kind of ‘after’ with hybrid physical and virtual
programmes.
INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS 24 For 2021 we will again be in ‘Zoom-land’
Find out about our amazing global partners offering exciting new global perspectives
with partners hailing from India, Bangladesh.
FESTIVAL FINALE 36 France, The Netherlands and Greece. As
The Anarchy with historian William Dalrymple always, we remain true to our original ethos
– to educate, entertain and inspire. Join us
FESTIVAL PARTNERS, SUPPORTERS AND DONORS 37 in celebrating the power and joy of ideas
A huge thank you to our partners and supporters through this year’s inspirational programme
of over 150 free events presented under the
banner of ‘Infinite Horizons’.
Information is correct at the time of going to print. Joan Concannon
Any programme alterations, our full up-to-date programme Director of York Festival of Ideas
and further details can be found at yorkfestivalofideas.com.
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THEMES ONLINE EVENTS
MAKING THE To help you find an event that’s right for you,
all our events are grouped into 15 broad
Our events use a variety of online and social
media platforms. In order to watch talks live
MOST OF THE themes, such as History, Performances and
Of Women. As you browse our calendar of
using Zoom technology, you may need to
download the free app/software. A number of
FESTIVAL events, look out for the coloured square
near each entry, then check the key to see
events are presented as YouTube Premieres,
sometimes accompanied by live chat with the
the theme. You can find out more about our speakers. Please also be aware that our online
To celebrate the tenth anniversary themes on the Festival website. talks provide automated captioning that may
of York Festival of Ideas, we’re proud not be 100% accurate and may vary in quality.
to present a packed programme of FAMILY ACTIVITIES
nearly 200 inspiring events. Here are A number of our events are designed for YORK RESIDENTS
families to enjoy. Pages 6, 7, 20 and 21 will If you are a York resident and unable to watch
some handy hints to help you make give you a flavour of what’s on offer. You’ll online events at home, you can book a computer
the most of your Festival experience. find many more activities under Bags of at your local Explore York Library where free
Creativity on the Festival website. Festival earbud headphones are also available.
FESTIVAL WEBSITE BOOKING YOUR TICKET
Our Festival brochure is designed to give you a To book your ticket, visit the listing
brief snapshot of the huge variety of events on page of your chosen event online at
offer this year. For more detailed information yorkfestivalofideas.com and follow the
and to book tickets, please visit the Festival booking link.
website at yorkfestivalofideas.com.
IN-PERSON EVENTS
CALENDAR OF EVENTS Given the current pandemic and the
In the brochure all our events are listed uncertainty around restrictions lifting,
in date order, beginning with some fun our in-person events may be subject to
Pre-Festival activities suitable for all ages on change. Please check the Festival website
page 6. Make sure not to miss our Throughout and social media for the latest information.
Ticket-holders will receive an email to alert
WATCH AGAIN
the Festival events and activities on page 10, We are recording many of our Festival talks so
and our exciting Launch events taking place them to any changes after booking.
there will be a chance to watch them again.
on Monday 7 June (pages 8 and 9). Visit youtube.com/yorkideas.
@YorkFestofIdeas YorkFestivalofIdeas yorkfestivalofideas #YorkIdeas
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W a l k i n g Tr a i l
Sat 1 May to
Sun 20 June
We all know that York is an
amazing city. But what makes it
truly special is its incredible people.
Take a close look around the city centre
and you’ll find information about 10
inspiring men and women from York’s
past and present. Whether by bucking
y
cur
the social norms of the day, or through Mer
an invention or innovation, each has York
blazed a trail for others to follow.
Presented as part of the Festival’s tenth
anniversary celebrations, Trailblazing
York is suitable for all ages. Pick up
a map at the Visit York Information
Centre or any Indie York business
displaying a trailblazing poster or
sticker. You can also download a map at
yorkfestivalofideas.com/trailblazingyork.
BAGS of
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ou’ve got bags of cre
We know y zling fun?
me creative, active, puz
not enjoy so
Get creative! Ask the experts
Mon 31 May to Fri 4 June,
Mon 17 May onwards
10am to 11am and 2pm to 3pm
No booking required
No booking required
Hands-on activities
Live online
Take a journey of exploration with hands-on,
Ask experts your questions live through our
creative activities for the whole family to enjoy.
Q&A forum on topics ranging from beekeeping
Make a brain hat, experiment with bubbles, have
to psychology to the stars. Find out more at
a go at origami, enjoy interactive storytelling –
yorkfestivalofideas.com.
and much, much more! Activities include video
explanations and downloadable worksheets. Visit
yorkfestivalofideas.com to find out more.
creativity Discover our inspiring activiti
es designed to
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spark the imaginations of all
ages this sum
mer!
Steam into summer Science Tour
Wed 2 and Fri 4 June, 11am to 11.30am
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of York
Sat 5 and Sun 6 June, 10am to 11.30am,
Live online
12.30pm to 2pm and 3pm to 4.30pm
Join the National Railway Museum for an
Tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com
interactive workshop and experiment with air
Starts at Shambles Market
resistance, streamlining and speed. Can you go
In-person
faster than the record-breaking Mallard?
Expect live demonstrations, history and humour on this
all-new science tour from Theatre of Science!
8 MONDAY 7 JUNE
FESTIVAL LAUNCH
A Celebration of Inspirational Ideas
Featuring Michael Morpurgo
Mon 7 June, 5pm to 5.30pm Gravett. From a blackbird in a
Tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com Devon garden to leopards in
YouTube Premiere the African savanna, A Song of
Gladness reminds us all of our
Ideas can inspire, bring hope, connection with nature, and
and change and enrich our lives. with each other, and the urgent
need for us to join together in
Why not join us as we celebrate caring for the planet and every
ten years of York Festival of creature in it.
Ideas with the help of some of
our incredible speakers from Discover what idea inspired
the past decade. this story, and where other
well-known Festival speakers
Our special anniversary launch have found their inspiration.
event features a reading of A What idea will inspire you?
Song of Gladness by acclaimed
children’s author Michael The Jane Moody
Morpurgo, accompanied by in Memoriam Event
beautiful illustrations by Emily by Emily Gravett, Two Hoots, 2021
Michael Morpurgo and illustrated
© From A Song of Gladness by
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MONDAY 7 JUNE 9
INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL LAUNCH
She-Energy:
Women as creators
Mon 7 June, 6.30pm to as nations start to consider
8.15pm the implications of a post-
Tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com Covid world. Filmed in the
Live online magnificent York Minster,
it powerfully weaves
together original music and
Our launch event brings
contributions of poetry from
together a dazzling array
an array of South Asian and
of international musicians,
British writers, all anchored
writers and poets to celebrate
by the idea of she-energy.
the energy and empathy of
women’s creativity. Co-curated through our
partnerships with amazing
The centre-piece is a specially
international festivals in India
commissioned performance
and Bangladesh, Anna Phoebe
by acclaimed violinist and
Rob Blackham
and Salena Godden.
composer Anna Phoebe,
signifying a symbol of hope
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10 THROUGHOUT THE FESTIVAL
Inspire Me…
Labyrinths for
Wellbeing Printed in Time Trailblazing York Online Gameplay:
E njoy a digital exhibition Walking Trail Death of Walahfrid
highlighting the important L earn about York’s hidden E njoy an immersive experience
contributions of women artists. heroes as you explore our in a historical mystery.
Presented by the University of York incredible city. Presented by the University of York
Digital exhibition Please see page 5. Online game
Presented in partnership
Explore York’s History with Indie York
Peter Clark
through Walks and Talks In-person
iscover more about
D
the history of York’s
Enhance your wellbeing with
a hands-on (and feet-on!)
neighbourhoods. GET CREATIVE EARLY
activity outside the historic
Presented by the FFH Local
History Society EDITIONS
King’s Manor. Created by Online resources Get your morning off to a
Peter Clark, Janet Eldred and In-person great start with Early Editions
Catherine Reid. and enjoy a daily dose of
The Satisfaction of a
inspiration. Look out for a mini
Enjoy some amazing free Simple Binding
video premiere every day of
activities throughout the L earn the basic techniques of the Festival at 8am. Just add
Festival at a time that suits you. how to bind a simple book.
You’ll find many more inspiring a brew for the perfect start
No booking required. Find out Presented by the University of York
and creative ideas for all to your day! Join us on
more at yorkfestivalofideas.com. Hands-on activities
ages to enjoy on the Festival Facebook, Twitter or
Arts and Creativity
Exploring York Labyrinths for Wellbeing website under Throughout the YouTube.com/YorkIdeas.
Health and Wellbeing 9
am to 5pm Festival and Bags of Creativity.
History Explore a laid labyrinth and And for those wishing to
gain a sense of calm. learn something new about
Created by Peter Clark, Janet our amazing city – as well as
Eldred and Catherine Reid staying active – don’t miss our
In-person York walking trails. Find out
more at yorkfestivalofideas.com.
yorkfestivalofideas.comGLOBAL ISSUES UNDER THE SPOTLIGHT 11
The Road Towards Global South: Climate Protecting the Oceans to Women’s Bodies: Gaining
Sustainable Consumption change and conservation Preserve the Climate control
T
ues 8 June, 1pm to 2pm W
ed 9 June, 1pm to 2pm S
un 13 June, 1pm to 2.30pm S
un 20 June, 2.30pm to 4pm
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Discover the fundamental role The Global South undoubtedly As we head towards COP26, An expert panel discusses what
companies can play in driving bears the brunt of global find out about the role our remains to be done for girls and
sustainable consumption climate change, biodiversity oceans play in climate change women to gain full possession
patterns through new business loss and extinctions. Learn and the actions required to of their sexual and reproductive
models which look beyond the more about the relationship tackle this pressing issue and to rights, and the expected
‘green consumer’. between humans and animals, protect marine diversity. impacts on their health and
Presented by the York-Maastricht scientific ecology and the Presented by the French Embassy wellbeing.
Partnership protection of nature. in the UK Presented by the French Embassy
Live online Presented by the York-Maastricht Live online in the UK
Partnership Live online
Live online
yorkfestivalofideas.com12 TUESDAY 8 JUNE
Today’s events include:
Space Explorers!
Any Other Business Space Explorers! Syzygy Live: To infinity
10.30am to 12 noon 4pm to 5pm and beyond
Tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com Tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com 8pm to 9pm
Presented by the University of York Presented by the University of York Tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com
Live online Live online Presented by the University of York
Live online
Discover the Bluedot
When the Going Gets Health Inequality: Roman
Tough, Have a Nap Britain to Covid Britain Beyond the Horizon:
12 noon to 12.30pm 6pm to 7pm A storytelling evening
Tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com Tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com 8pm to 9.30pm
Presented by the University of York Presented by the University of York Admission charge
Grab your space suit and Tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com
YouTube Premiere Live online
jump aboard – it’s time for Presented by Tales and Shapes
an astronautical adventure The Road Towards Russian Landscape Live online
with spaceflight expert Sustainable Consumption Painting
Libby Jackson. 1pm to 2pm 6pm to 7pm
Tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com Tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com
All events are free and require Please see page 11. Presented by the University of York
a ticket unless otherwise Presented by the York-Maastricht YouTube Premiere
Partnership
stated. For more information
and to book please visit Live online The Shoe That Flew:
yorkfestivalofideas.com. A new play reading
What Has Evolution Done 7pm to 8pm
Arts and Creativity
for Us? Tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com
Evolving Society
1pm to 2pm
Fun for Families
Health and Wellbeing Tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com
Presented by the University of York
Live online BOOK SALES
Performances Presented by the University of York Independent bookseller Fox
Science and Technology Live online Lane Books will be providing
Way with Words
online sales of many of
Wonderful Minds
our speakers’ books. Visit
foxlanebooks.co.uk.
yorkfestivalofideas.comWEDNESDAY 9 JUNE 13
Today’s events include:
Dog’s Best Friend
Music, Prevention and York’s City Walls in the This Gift Comes with
Youth Justice Medieval Period Side Æffects
12 noon to 1pm 3.30pm to 4.30pm 7pm to 8pm
Tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com Tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com Tickets: yorksj.ac.uk/events
Presented by the University of York Presented by the University of York 01904 876654
YouTube Premiere Live online Presented by In the Moment
Theatre Company
Global South: Climate Wilding Campus East: YouTube Premiere
change and conservation Promoting biodiversity
1pm to 2pm 6pm to 6.30pm You’ve Changed Your Tune
Tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com Tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com 7.30pm to 8.30pm
Dogs and humans: in the last Tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com
Please see page 11. Supported by Ron and
200 years no inter-species Barbara Cooke Presented by the Yorkshire
relationship has developed so Presented by the York-Maastricht
Partnership YouTube Premiere Philosophical Society
fast nor come so far. Author Live online
Live online
Simon Garfield examines the The Ways We Know Our-
history of this unique bond. Kindred: Neanderthal life, selves and Others Online Science, Religion and
love, death and art 6pm to 7pm Humanity: Who gets to say?
All events are free and require 8pm to 9pm
1pm to 2pm Tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com
a ticket unless otherwise Tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com
Tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com Presented by the University of York
stated. For more information Presented by the University of York
Presented by the University of York Live online
and to book please visit Live online
yorkfestivalofideas.com. Live online Dog’s Best Friend
Evolving Society 6pm to 7pm Celebrating the Work of
Health and Wellbeing
Tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com Elena Ferrante
History/Ancient World
Presented by the University of York 8pm to 9pm
Natural World
Live online Tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com
Performances
Way with Words
Presented by the University of York
Live online
yorkfestivalofideas.com14 THURSDAY 10 JUNE
Today’s events include:
Four Thousand
Weeks Androgynette: An Slow Rise: A bread-making Émigrés: French words
interactive demonstration adventure that turned English
10.30am to 12 noon 3.30pm to 4.30pm 8pm to 9pm
Tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com Tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com Tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com
Presented by the University of York Presented by the University of York Presented by the University of York
Live online Live online Live online
Chronic Illness Inclusion: Four Thousand Weeks:
Lessons from lockdown Time and how to use it
11am to 11.40am 6pm to 7pm
Tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com Tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com
Award-winning Guardian
columnist Oliver Burkeman
Presented by Life of Pippa Presented by the University of York Slow Rise: A bread-
Live online Live online
provides an entertaining, making adventure
humorous, practical, and Developing AI Voice York’s Annual 3 Minute
ultimately profound guide to Technologies For Children Thesis Competition
time and time management.
12 noon to 1pm 6pm to 7.30pm
All events are free and require Tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com Tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com
a ticket unless otherwise Presented by the University of York Presented by the University of York
stated. For more information YouTube Premiere Live online
and to book please visit
yorkfestivalofideas.com. Horizons of Hope My Mess is a Bit of a Life
Arts and Creativity 1pm to 2.15pm 8pm to 9pm
Evolving Society Tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com Tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com
Health and Wellbeing Presented by the University of York Presented by the University of York
History Live online Live online
Of Women Join author Robert Penn for
Science and Technology a tale of rediscovery and a
Way with Words celebration of the everyday
miracle of homemade
bread.
yorkfestivalofideas.comFESTIVAL FOCUS 15
Science, Extraterrestrial:
Imagination Intelligent life
beyond Earth
and the Big
Alamy Stock Photo
Robert Melen /
Fri 11 June, 8pm to 9.15pm
Questions Tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com
Is science imaginative? Or Harvard’s top astronomer Avi
just about measurement and Loeb lays out his controversial
recording fact? Our series of theory that our solar system was
themed events explores the recently visited by advanced alien Narratives of This Species
long but hidden story of the
vital role that imagination plays
technology from a distant star. Conflict and Moment
Live online
in science, through pictures,
Warfare Fri 18 June, 8pm to 9pm
poetry and metaphor.
Join us for mind-stretching
Science, Tues 15 June, 1pm to 2.15pm Tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com
ideas in the real science of Imagination Tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com What does it mean to be human?
How do we want to live? And
aliens; enjoy science-inspired
poetry; discover what can go
and Poetry What were the Science Wars? Does
combat rhetoric around Covid and
who will we be to each other in
wrong when we talk about this century of such extraordinary
Mon 14 June, 1pm to 2.15pm climate change unite or polarise?
science in the language of promise and peril? Join the host of
Our expert speakers explore the
warfare; and explore what it Tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com the renowned On Being radio show
effects of warfare narrative in
means to be human. Theologians, scientists and science- and podcast, Krista Tippett.
science, and introduce new, more
inspired poets discuss their work, productive metaphors in science Live online
its interaction, and how the three communication.
strands of science, poetry and Live online
imagination can combine to enrich
each community’s ideas.
Live online
yorkfestivalofideas.com16 FRIDAY 11 JUNE
Today’s events include:
Rome is Burning The Art of Disruption
The Listening Brain
11am to 11.30am
Tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com
Presented by the University of York
YouTube Premiere
Re-creating York’s Hidden
Stories
11am to 12.30pm
Tickets: yorksj.ac.uk/events
01904 876654
Discover how Rome’s Great Presented by York St John
Fire inflicted lasting harm University
on the Roman Empire with Live online
author Anthony Barrett.
Music, Prevention and
Public Health
12 noon to 1pm
All events are free and require
Tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com Somali-British justice activist, author and former elected politician
a ticket unless otherwise
Presented by the University of York Magid Magid presents a guide to being courageous, doing better
stated. For more information
YouTube Premiere and disrupting the age-old power structures.
and to book please visit
yorkfestivalofideas.com. Rome is Burning
Arts and Creativity
12 noon to 1pm
Evolving Society
Health and Wellbeing
Tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com
History/Ancient World/Eoforwic Presented by the University of York
Politics YouTube Premiere
“Thank you so much for keeping the Festival going during
Science and Technology
Way with Words lockdown. We get so much out of it and it’s brilliant being
Wonderful Minds able to re-watch or catch up.” Festival attendee 2020
yorkfestivalofideas.comFRIDAY 11 JUNE 17
The Fire-Bird of Russian Avant-Garde
Exploring Doughnut The Fire-Bird of Russian
Economics Avant-Garde
1pm to 2pm 6pm to 7pm
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Festival Focus Presented by the University of York
Levelling Up the Economy YouTube Premiere
(see page 18)
Supported by the Friends Horizons of Print
Provident Foundation 6pm to 7pm
Live online Tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com
Presented by the University of York
The SS Officer’s Armchair:
Live online
In search of a hidden life
1pm to 2pm The Viking Great Army
Tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com and the Making of England
Presented by the University of York 6pm to 7pm
Live online Tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com Find out about one of the first professional women artists,
Presented by the University of York Natalia Goncharova (1881-1962), who was at the forefront
Chance Memory: The story of the emerging avant-garde.
Live online
of a York war poet
3.30pm to 4.30pm The Art of Disruption:
Tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com A manifesto for change Puzzles in the (Virtual) Pub Extraterrestrial: Intelligent
Presented by the Sheldon 8pm to 9pm Somali-British
8pm to 9pmjustice activist, author and lifeformer
beyond Earthpolitician
elected
Memorial Trust Magid
Magid
Tickets: presents a guide to being8pm
yorkfestivalofideas.com to 9.15pm
courageous, doing better
Tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com
Live online and disrupting
Presented the
by the age-oldofpower
University York structures.
Tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com
Presented by the University of York
Live online Live online Festival Focus
Science, Imagination and the
Big Questions (see page 15)
Supported by the John Templeton
Foundation
Live online
yorkfestivalofideas.com18 FESTIVAL FOCUS
Levelling Up Exploring Levelling Up Green Growth
the Economy Doughnut the Economy and Community
How do we create an economy Economics Wealth Creation
that balances risks and rewards
more fairly? How do we
ensure that economic growth
does not come at the cost of
environmental sustainability?
Through a series of inter-
related events, we explore
the conditions necessary for
‘disruptive innovation’ to
Roman Krznaric
change the way the economy
is organised. Join in the
conversation as our expert
speakers discuss how to level
up the economy and promote
Fri 11 June Wed 16 June Thurs 17 June
green growth.
1pm to 2pm 3.30pm to 5pm 1pm to 2.30pm
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Presented in collaboration
with the Friends Provident How do we bring humanity into a What does ‘levelling up the Our expert panel reveals how
Foundation sweet spot that meets the needs of economy’ mean? Is it just a new a green recovery could create
all within the means of the planet? name for an old idea? And most millions of jobs, promote our health
Economist Kate Raworth discusses crucially, is it possible? Our expert and wellbeing, and lead us to a
her internationally acclaimed speakers discuss the challenges. fairer, more resilient future.
Doughnut Economics.
Live online Live online
Live online
yorkfestivalofideas.comSATURDAY 12 JUNE 19
Today’s events include:
Sita, Princess
of Mithila Big Bugs Eat Little Bugs Post-capitalism: What it Death of Walahfrid: Telling
and So Ad Infinitum is and why it matters history through game
10am to 1.30pm 1pm to 2pm 5pm to 6pm
Tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com Tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com Tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com
07808 914020 Presented by the Renaissance Presented by the University of York
Three Hagges Woodmeadow Yorkshireman Podcast Live online
Presented by the Woodmeadow YouTube Premiere
Trust Festival Film Screening:
In-person Soapbox Science Quantum Shorts
1pm to 3pm 6pm to 7.15pm
The Sustainable(ish) Guide
No booking required Tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com
Manasamitra presents a to Green Parenting York city centre Presented by the University of York
musical podcast that delves 11am to 12 noon Presented by the University of York YouTube Premiere
into the story of Sita, Princess Tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com In-person
of Mithila, celebrated in Presented by the University of York The Mysteries of Cinema:
Hinduism as the wife of Live online Rules of the Game: Movies and imagination
Lord Rama. On and off the pitch 7pm to 8pm
Clearing the Air 2.30pm to 3.30pm Tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com
All events are free and require 12 noon to 1pm Tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com Presented by the University of York
a ticket unless otherwise Tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com Presented by the University of York Live online
stated. For more information Please see page 24. Live online
and to book please visit Presented by the Jaipur Sita, Princess of Mithila
yorkfestivalofideas.com. Literature Festival Life and Death in the 8pm to 8.45pm
Arts and Creativity YouTube Premiere Shadow of Vesuvius Tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com
Evolving Society 4pm to 5pm
History/Ancient World/Eoforwic Post-Roman Pottery Please see page 24.
Tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com Presented by the Jaipur Literature
Natural World Production
Performances
Presented by the University of York Festival
1pm to 2pm
Politics Live online YouTube Premiere
Tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com
Science and Technology
Presented by the University of York
Live online
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SATURDAY 12 JUNE
FAMILY
Exploring Science
Nature in Cabaret
Sat 12 June,
the City 2.30pm to 3.30pm
Sat 12 June, Tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com
11.30am to 12.15pm Marquee, University of York
Tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com In-person
Marquee, University of York Enjoy an hour of rapid-fire
In-person entertainment as a troupe of
Create your own mini beasts York scientists takes to the
and learn some amazing facts Our Brains: stage with music, comedy,
about the bugs, birds, animals stories and tales of research.
and flowers found in our Thinking Each act has just eight minutes
Colourful cities at a creative workshop
about to make the audience laugh,
think or cheer!
with children’s author and
Chemistry illustrator Yuval Zommer.
thinking
Sat 12 June, 10am to 10.45am Sat 12 June, 1pm to 1.45pm
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Marquee, University of York Marquee, University of York
In-person In-person
How have chemists brought Brains! We all have one, we
colour to our lives? How is colour all need one, but how much
used to help us understand the do we really know about the
world around us? Find out as part of us that does all the
colourful reactions occur knowing? Find out how the
before your eyes. brain works.EVENTS SUNDAY 13 JUNE 21
Why Do Mind reading Science
Volcanoes Made Easy! Tour of
Erupt? Sun 13 June, 2.30pm to 3.15pm
York
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Marquee, University of York Sat 12 June and Sun 13 June,
Tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com 12.30pm to 2pm and
Marquee, University of York In-person
3pm to 4.30pm
In-person Join us for an interactive and
entertaining show mixing Tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com
Join volcanologists from the
To InFInity University of Manchester and magic and world leading
science, and see if we can read
Starts at Shambles Market
In-person
and Beyond! discover what makes a volcano
tick though a series of rather your mind LIVE with Expect live demonstrations,
Sun 13 June, messy experiments. our ‘innovative’ cardboard history and humour on this
10.30am to 11.15am brain scanner. all-new science tour from
Theatre of Science!
Tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com
Marquee, University of York You can also view a live
In-person virtual tour on Sat 12 and Sun
13 June at 10am. No booking
To infinity and beyond... or at required. See Theatre of
least as far as the International Science on Facebook
Space Station! Take a fun-filled for details.
look at human space flight,
with exciting experiments and
live explosions.22 SUNDAY 13 JUNE
Today’s events include:
The Beauty Brief
Rapport: The four ways Experiencing Pilgrimage, Fusion: Fact and fiction
to read people Past, Present and Future 6pm to 7pm
11am to 12 noon 4pm to 4.40pm Tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com
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Presented by the University of York Presented by the University of York YouTube Premiere
Live online YouTube Premiere
The Beauty Brief: An
An Underground Guide The Staffordshire Hoard: insider’s guide to skincare
to Sewers An Anglo-Saxon treasure 7pm to 8pm
12 noon to 1pm 4pm to 5pm Tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com
Tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com Tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com Presented by the University of York
Beauty expert Katie Service
Presented by the University of York Presented by the University of York Live online
breaks down the big issues
facing the skincare industry YouTube Premiere Live online
today, from recyclables and
vegan or cruelty-free products Protecting the Oceans to
to ‘dupes’ and toxic ingredients. Preserve the Climate
1pm to 2.30pm Fusion: Fact
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a ticket unless otherwise
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stated. For more information resented by the French Embassy
P Find out how
and to book please visit in the UK fusion has inspired
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Health and Wellbeing from Back to the
History/Eoforwic James Montgomery: Future and The
Natural World Poetry, protest and prison Saint to Chain
Science and Technology
3pm to 4pm Reaction and
Way with Words
Wonderful Minds
Tickets: yorksj.ac.uk/events Spider Man II.
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Presented by York St John University
Live online
yorkfestivalofideas.comMONDAY 14 JUNE 23
Today’s events include:
The Rag and Bone
Shop The Rag and Bone Shop: Wilding Campus East: Hard to Break: Why our
How we make memories A thriving habitat brains make habits stick
1pm to 2pm 6pm to 7pm 8pm to 9pm
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Presented by the University of York Supported by Ron and Presented by the University of York
Live online Barbara Cooke Live online
Live online
Science, Imagination
and Poetry Murder Maps: Crime
1pm to 2.15pm scenes revisited
6pm to 7pm
Tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com
Why can memories feel so
Festival Focus
Tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com Murder Maps
real? Leading psychiatrist Presented by the University of York
Veronica O’Keane shows how Science, Imagination and the
Big Questions (see page 15) Live online
the mysteries of the brain are
Supported by the John Templeton
illuminated at the extremes of
Foundation Human Dignity: Without
human experience.
Live online meaning or meaningful?
8pm to 9pm
All events are free and require
Women in Art Tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com
a ticket unless otherwise
3.30pm to 4.30pm Presented by the University of York
stated. For more information
and to book please visit Tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com YouTube Premiere
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Live online Britain Alone: The path
Arts and Creativity
Evolving Society
from Suez to Brexit
History
A Wondering Mind 8pm to 9pm From the ‘French Ripper’,
Natural World 6pm to 7pm Tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com Joseph Vacher, to HH Holmes
Wonderful Minds Tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com Presented by the University of York and his ‘Murder Castle’, crime
Presented in partnership with Live online expert Drew Gray re-examines
York ISSP and Bootham School the most captivating and
YouTube Premiere intriguing homicides of the
19th century.
yorkfestivalofideas.com24 INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS
The Dhaka Lit Fest in Bangladesh brings The Kerala Literature Festival in India is
together writers and thinkers from around a grand festival of books, words, letters
the world to celebrate the power of words, and ideas. Our thanks for their role in
stories and ideas. Our thanks for their role co-curating our launch event She-Energy
in co-curating our launch event She-Energy (page 9).
(page 9).
With its main campus in Thessaloniki,
A valued York Festival of Ideas partner for Greece, the University of York Europe
four years, the French Embassy in the UK is Campus, CITY College is part of a major
bringing together experts from France and initiative to develop new programmes
the UK to discuss some important global and joint research opportunities across
issues: Protecting the Oceans to Preserve European regions. Don’t miss Controlling
the Climate and Women’s Bodies: Gaining Computers with Our Minds (page 29).
control (page 11).
The York-Maastricht Partnership is a
York Festival of Ideas is proud to work The Jaipur Literature Festival in India is a major strategic investment between the
with some amazing international partners global literary phenomenon, welcoming universities of York and Maastricht, built
in India, Bangladesh, The Netherlands, book lovers from across India and the world. around excellent research, teaching and
Greece and France. Together with a range As well as co-curators of our launch event knowledge exchange. Look out for The
of incredible speakers from across the She-Energy (page 9), the Jaipur Literature Road Towards Sustainable Consumption
world, these partnerships enable us to Festival is presenting Clearing the Air and and Global South: Climate change and
educate, entertain and inspire on a Sita, Princess of Mithila (page 19) and The conservation (page 11).
global stage. Anarchy (page 36).
yorkfestivalofideas.comTUESDAY 15 JUNE 25
Today’s events include:
The Science of
Harry Potter Rowntree Archives St Paul’s Primary: A York’s Heritage:
Revealed lockdown collaboration Virtualising the archive
10.30am to 12 noon 5pm to 6pm 7.30pm to 8.30pm
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Presented by the University of York resented by the Friends of
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Live online St Paul’s Primary Presented by Explore York
Live online Libraries and Archives
Music, Prevention and Live online
Self-care Plague, Pestilence and
12 noon to 1pm Pandemic Atoms Then and Now
6pm to 7pm 8pm to 9pm
Tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com
Go behind the magic of Harry Tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com Tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com
Presented by the University of York
Potter with author Roger Presented by the University of York Presented by the University of York
YouTube Premiere
Highfield as he illuminates Live online YouTube Premiere
the fascinating links between The Science of Harry
magic and science in the boy You Goddess! Lessons in Written in Bone
Potter
wizard’s world.
1pm to 2pm being legendary 8pm to 9pm
6pm to 7pm Tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com
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a ticket unless otherwise Presented by the University of York
Presented by the University of York Live online
stated. For more information Live online
Live online
and to book please visit
yorkfestivalofideas.com.
Narratives of Conflict
Arts and Creativity
and Warfare
Evolving Society 1pm to 2.15pm
Exploring York Tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com
Fun for Families Festival Focus
Health and Wellbeing Science, Imagination and the
History Big Questions (see page 15)
Of Women Supported by the John Templeton DON’T MISS EVENTS
Science and Technology Foundation RUNNING THROUGHOUT
Way with Words Live online THE FESTIVAL. SEE PAGE 10.
yorkfestivalofideas.com26 WEDNESDAY 16 JUNE
Today’s events include:
Revolutions
Why What Happens Off Levelling Up the Economy Shakespeare’s Rivals
Screen Matters 3.30pm to 5pm 7.30pm to 8.45pm
11am to 12.30pm Tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com Tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com
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Presented by the University of York Levelling Up the Economy Live online
Live online (see page 18)
Supported by the Friends Tenacious Women
How to Sound Clever at Provident Foundation 7.45pm to 9.15pm
Maths Live online Tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com
12 noon to 1pm info@pilot-theatre.com
Digital Curiosity: Making
Tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com Presented by Pilot Theatre
Hannah Ross celebrates the the impossible possible
Presented by the University of York Live online
excellence of women in the 6pm to 7pm
YouTube Premiere
history of cycling, revealing Tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com You’re Stupid and So Am I:
how women changed the Handmade: A scientist’s Presented by the University of York Experts and conspiracy
world on two wheels. search for meaning YouTube Premiere 8pm to 9pm
1pm to 2pm Tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com
Revolutions
Tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com Presented by the University of York
All events are free and require 6pm to 7pm
a ticket unless otherwise Supported by the Institution of Live online
Engineering and Technology Tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com
stated. For more information
Live online Presented in partnership with Psycho-Logical
and to book please visit Cycle Heaven 8pm to 9pm
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Arts and Creativity
Presented by the University of York
Evolving Society
Health and Wellbeing
Live online
Of Women
Science and Technology
“ [ The Festival ] helped me to utilise and focus my
time much more creatively and positively during FOR OUR FULL PROGRAMME
lockdown.” Festival attendee 2020 AND MORE DETAILS VISIT
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Democracy, The Tyranny News, Fake The Future of
Debate and of Merit News and Liberalism
Disagreement Calling It Out
Where once there was debate
and disagreement, there now
seems to be a taking of sides. In
political and other discussions,
we often hear talk of ‘owning’
an argument or ‘destroying’ our
opponents. Free speech itself
is also contested; no longer a
liberal idea, it has become a
rallying cry for the right.
Our series of themed events
looks at the causes of these
changes and asks: how can
we restore serious debate and Sat 19 June Sat 19 June Sat 19 June
overcome the polarisation of 12 noon to 1pm 2pm to 3.15pm 5pm to 6pm
recent politics?
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Political philosopher Michael J Our speakers, including Dorothy Faced with creeping
Sandel of Harvard University argues Byrne of Channel 4 News, examine authoritarianism, a new agenda
it’s time to rethink the attitudes the future of the media, discussing for liberalism is needed. Historian
Presented in collaboration toward success and failure that issues including impartiality, and Guardian columnist Timothy
with the Morrell Centre for have accompanied globalisation funding, populism and speaking Garton Ash explores the future of
Legal and Political Philosophy and rising inequality. truth to power. liberalism in a post-Covid world.
YouTube Premiere Live online YouTube Premiere
yorkfestivalofideas.com28 THURSDAY 17 JUNE
Today’s events include:
In Conversation Thoughts My Own
with Sharlene Teo Music and Peacebuilding
11am to 12 noon
Tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com
Presented by the University of York
Live online
Infinite Stories
12 noon to 1pm
Tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com
Presented by the University of York
YouTube Premiere
Join Sharlene Teo, one
of the most innovative Places I’ve Taken My Body
contemporary novelists to 1pm to 2pm
debut in recent years, for a
Tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com
discussion and readings from
Presented by the University of York
her new work.
Live online
All events are free and require
Green Growth and
a ticket unless otherwise
stated. For more information
Community Wealth Creation
and to book please visit 1pm to 2.30pm
yorkfestivalofideas.com. Tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com
Arts and Creativity Festival Focus
Evolving Society Levelling Up the Economy Take a whistle-stop tour of the psychology of thought with
Health and Wellbeing (see page 18) Helgi Clayton McClure and Scott Cole as they examine
History S upported by the Friends consciousness and mental freedom.
Of Women Provident Foundation
Performances Live online
Science and Technology
Way with Words
Wonderful Minds
yorkfestivalofideas.comTHURSDAY 17 JUNE 29
A Series of
Controlling Computers In Conversation with A Journey to the Heavens Fortunate Events
with Our Minds Sharlene Teo 7pm to 8pm
3.30pm to 4.30pm 6pm to 7.30pm Tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com
Tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com Tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com Presented by the University of York
Please see page 24. Presented by the University of York YouTube Premiere
Presented by the University of York Live online
Europe Campus, CITY College
Live online Thoughts My Own Electric Dreams: Our past
6.30pm to 8pm and future grid
The Future of the Past: Tickets: yorksj.ac.uk/events
7.30pm to 9pm
Digitalised manuscripts 01904 876654
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6pm to 7pm Presented by York Community
Presented by York St John
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University
Presented by the University of York Live online
Live online
YouTube Premiere
Mozart Requiem in A Series of Fortunate
Entitled: How male Lockdown Events
privilege hurts women 8pm to 9pm
7pm to 7.30pm
6pm to 7pm Tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com
Tickets: yorkconcerts.co.uk
Presented by the University of York
Tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com 01904 322439 Biologist Sean B Carroll
Live online
Presented by the University of York Presented by York Concerts presents an entertaining and
Live online YouTube Premiere Holiness and Desire: What thought-provoking account
makes us who we are? of one of the most important
facts of life – the awesome
8pm to 9pm
power of chance.
Tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com
Presented by the University of York
Live online
“Regardless of the circumstances, you managed to DON’T MISS EVENTS
organise a wonderful festival.” Festival attendee 2020 RUNNING THROUGHOUT
THE FESTIVAL. SEE PAGE 10.
yorkfestivalofideas.com30 FRIDAY 18 JUNE
Today’s events include:
New Music Forecast: A diary
Weekend New Music Weekend: Eboracum Baroque: of the lost seasons
Time-Space-Sound-Light The Story Orchestra
Various times 2pm to 2.45pm
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01904 322439 01904 658338
Presented by York Concerts Presented by the National Centre
Live online for Early Music
YouTube Premiere Live online
Michael Aust
Maximise Your Potential: Medieval Romances, Trash
Speak out! Fiction and Rebel Women
The online York New Music 3.30pm to 4.30pm
12 noon to 1pm
Weekend features the work Tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com
Tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com
of Christian Mason, an award- Presented in partnership with
Presented by Eaglei
winning composer and BBC History Magazine
Live online
alumnus of the University Live online
of York. Labours of Love:
The crisis in care Interactive Media
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12 noon to 1pm
Showcase
a ticket unless otherwise 5pm to 7pm
stated. For more information Tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com
No booking required
and to book please visit Presented by the University of York
Presented by the University of York
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YouTube premiere
Arts and Creativity
Live online Joe Shute of The Telegraph
Evolving Society
Forecast: A diary of the
unpicks Britain’s long-
Health and Wellbeing lost seasons
standing love affair with the
History 1pm to 2pm weather and discusses what
Natural World Tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com happens when it changes
Performances Presented by the University of York
Science and Technology
beyond recognition.
Live online
Way with Words
yorkfestivalofideas.comFRIDAY 18 JUNE 31
In Conversation Eboracum Baroque: The Story Orchestra
with Greg Jenner In Conversation with
Greg Jenner
6pm to 7pm
Tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com
Presented by the University of York
Live online
150 Years of War
and Peace
6pm to 7.30pm
Tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com
Presented by the University of York
Live online
This Species Moment
8pm to 9pm
Tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com
Festival Focus
Science, Imagination and the The musicians of Eboracum Baroque present The Story Orchestra:
Four Seasons in One Day featuring Vivaldi’s Four Seasons.
Ian Martindale
Big Questions (see page 15)
S upported by the John Templeton
Foundation
Live online
Join Greg Jenner, historical
consultant to the award-winning Life on Mars: What to
TV comedy series Horrible know before we go
Histories, and learn how he 8pm to 9pm
brings history to life through Tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com “So refreshing to listen to articulate thoughtful experts
pop culture. Presented by the University of York making sensible practical recommendations to shape a
Live online better future for all.” Festival attendee 2020
yorkfestivalofideas.com32 SATURDAY 19 JUNE
Today’s events include:
Tutankhamun
New Music Weekend: Interactive Media News, Fake News and
Time-Space-Sound-Light Showcase Calling It Out
Various times 11am to 5pm 2pm to 3.15pm
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01904 322439 Presented by the University of York Festival Focus
Presented by York Concerts Live online Democracy, Debate and
Live online Disagreement (see page 27)
YouTube Premiere The Vanishing Amazon: Supported by the Morrell Centre
Presidential
Library and
Wars of the interior for Legal and Political Philosophy
Museum
First Light: Switching on 12 noon to 1pm Live online
JFK
stars at the dawn of time Tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com
Historian Christina Riggs 11am to 12 noon
explores how the world Presented by the University of York
re-discovered Tutankhamun
Tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com
Presented by the University of York
YouTube Premiere The Vanishing
in the 1960s and ’70s,
turning an icon into an Live online The Tyranny of Merit Amazon: Wars of
industry. Tutankhamun: From
12 noon to 1pm
Tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com
the interior
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a ticket unless otherwise 11am to 12 noon Democracy, Debate and
stated. For more information Tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com Disagreement (see page 27)
and to book please visit Presented by the University of York Supported by the Morrell Centre
for Legal and Political Philosophy
yorkfestivalofideas.com. Live online
YouTube Premiere
Arts and Creativity
Evolving Society Egyptologists’ Notebooks
History/Ancient World
1pm to 2pm
Of Women
Performances Tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com Author Joseph Zarate provides
Science and Technology Presented by the University of York a deep insight into the cultures
Way with Words Live online alive in the vanishing Amazon
and exposes the industries
destroying this land.
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Great Adaptations Big Sister,
Noni Jabavu: Black Briton, Little
South African
2.30pm to 3.30pm
Sister,
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Presented by the University of York
Jung Chang, the
Live online
best-selling author
The Radical Sixties at York, of Wild Swans,
c.1966-1972 reveals the lives of
4pm to 5pm three extraordinary
women who helped
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shape 20th-century
Presented by the University of York
China.
Live online
The Future of Liberalism
5pm to 6pm Open Clock Club: Repairing Big Sister, Little Sister,
Tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com broken treasures Red Sister
Festival Focus 6pm to 7.30pm 7.30pm to 8.30pm
Democracy, Debate and Tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com Tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com
Disagreement (see page 27) Presented by the Open Clock Club Presented by the University of York
Supported by the Morrell Centre
for Legal and Political Philosophy Live online Live online
YouTube Premiere
Great Adaptations
This Sovereign Isle: Britain 7.30pm to 8.30pm
From star-nosed moles with
in and out of Europe Tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com
super-sensing snouts to Presented by the University of York
electric eels that paralyse 6pm to 7pm
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their prey, Kenneth Catania
Presented by the University of York
unlocks the secrets behind FOR OUR FULL PROGRAMME
some of nature’s most YouTube Premiere AND MORE DETAILS VISIT
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yorkfestivalofideas.com34 SUNDAY 20 JUNE
Today’s events include:
Pilgrimage Past Anatomy of a
and Present New Music Weekend: Writing Photography Killing
Time-Space-Sound-Light 12 noon to 1pm
Various times Tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com
Tickets: yorkconcerts.co.uk Presented by the University of York
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Presented by York Concerts
Live online The Satisfaction of a
YouTube Premiere Simple Binding: Live Q&A
1pm to 2pm
Higher Education in Tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com
Inspector Morse Presented by the University of York
Discover how 3D visualisations 11am to 12 noon Live online
are opening up new ways
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of experiencing pilgrimage, Anatomy of a Killing
Presented by the University of York
including the shedding of new 1pm to 2pm
YouTube Premiere
light on Thomas Becket and the
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cult site of Canterbury. In Search of Ourselves in Presented by the University of York
Life and Literature Live online
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a ticket unless otherwise 11am to 12 noon
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Arts and Creativity
Presented by Pocklington School
Evolving Society
Interactive Media YouTube Premiere
Fun for Families Showcase Award-winning investigative
History 11am to 5pm Preparing for Success in journalist Ian Cobain
Of Women Tickets: imshowcase.co.uk a World Cup Year reconstructs the killing of
Performances Presented by the University of York 2.30pm to 3.30pm an RUC officer in Northern
Science and Technology Live online Tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com Ireland in 1978, offering a
Way with Words Presented by the University of York unique perspective on the
YouTube Premiere Troubles.
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Preparing
Women’s Bodies: Gaining for Success
control DON’T MISS
2.30pm to 4pm in a World
John Crace and Tim
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Please see page 11.
6pm to 7pm
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in the UK Rugby League
Join the Guardian’s
Live online World Cup by
parliamentary sketch writer
John Crace and journalist Tim hearing from
Artificial You: AI and the those involved
Hanson Lu/Unsplash
future of your mind Dowling for some humorous,
razor-sharp insights into in its planning,
4pm to 5pm modern-day Britain. preparation and
Tickets: yorkfestivalofideas.com Presented by the University of York legacy.
Presented by the University of York
Live online
Live online
Pilgrimage Past and
Present: Live Q&A FESTIVAL A HELPING
4pm to 5pm
FINALE HAND WITH
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Presented by the University of York The Anarchy: The Rise of
DIGITAL
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7.30pm to 8.30pm
Malay Magic and
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