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The Cistercian Order in England Explore the history of Cistercian Order and their monasteries, especially those in Yorkshire, from their foundation to the Dissolution on this classroom-based Saturday course. Saturday 14 June, book a place at tinyurl.com/4297z6pz

This presentation reinterprets secularization, showing how modern cultural systems function as secular substitutes for religious meaning frameworks. The Secular Sacred Canopy: A paradigm revision in the study of secularization - 21 May ow.ly/5i8y50VQAyA

‘Dead Men Do Tell Tales’: An Introduction to Osteoarcheology Gain an insight into how osteoarchaeologists decipher the secrets hidden in bones, from excavation to post-excavation analysis. Saturday 7 June on campus, find out more at tinyurl.com/5cw9x5b7

Take part in some balsam bashing on a guided nature walk, discover the alien microbes living in the Earth’s crust and hear from BBC Countryfile presenter Tom Heaps. Join us for these and other events in our Natural World stand. #YorkIdeas ow.ly/1ltG50VPY8V

Introduction to Vorticism A short Saturday morning session focusing on the influences, main figures and legacy of Vorticism, the modernist art movement active between 1914-15. Tom Bromwell will lead this course on Saturday 31 May, find out more at tinyurl.com/mt575wz8

Enjoy an array of concerts, films and plays at this year’s Festival, including music from Rossini and Verdi, and Finnish acapella. Be sure not to miss two interactive concerts for children, full of magic, spells and mischief! #YorkIdeas ow.ly/AUzP50VPYim

Songs of Travel How do poems transport the reader? This creative writing workshop led by Penny Boxall is an opportunity to examine travel-poems and enjoy guided exercises to prompt your own writing. Saturday 28 June, visit tinyurl.com/ychbvcrn

Writer Max Adams discusses a fascinating century of change in early Medieval Britain when kings Æthelbald and Offa dominated the political landscape of the rising power of Mercia. The Mercian Chronicles - 31 May #YorkIdeas yorkfestivalofideas.com/2025/calendar/…

Archaeologist Julian Richards explores the genetic history of the British Isles from hunter gatherers to Huguenots and beyond, as well as the evidence provided by archaeology. Ripples in the Gene Pool That Made Us Who We Are - 1 Jun ow.ly/lSXy50VTcf8

Exploring the Domesday Book Discover how the Domesday Book was compiled on this Saturday course, alongside discussion of the backdrop against which the survey took place. Saturday 28 June, visit tinyurl.com/mw563s98

‘Dead Men Do Tell Tales’: An Introduction to Osteoarcheology Gain an insight into how osteoarchaeologists decipher the secrets hidden in bones, from excavation to post-excavation analysis. Saturday 7 June on campus, find out more at tinyurl.com/5cw9x5b7

Our programme begins tomorrow with a huge array of events, mainly in York city centre. We have a few events today, to ease us gently into the weekend. Tickets still available for Dr Who and Ultimate Breath. See our calendar of events: yorkfestivalofideas.com/2025/calendar/ #YorkIdeas

The Cistercian Order in England Explore the history of Cistercian Order and their monasteries, especially those in Yorkshire, from their foundation to the Dissolution on this classroom-based Saturday course. Saturday 14 June, book a place at tinyurl.com/4297z6pz

Welcome to Wednesday's calendar of events! From the Council for British Architecture's Open Day to an online session on What to Expect When You're Dead... and everything in-between. Join us, in-person or online! yorkfestivalofideas.com/2025/ #YorkIdeas

Songs of Travel How do poems transport the reader? This creative writing workshop led by Penny Boxall is an opportunity to examine travel-poems and enjoy guided exercises to prompt your own writing. Saturday 28 June, visit tinyurl.com/ychbvcrn

Hear the story of the production of the five groundbreaking Royal Commission volumes on the archaeology and Architecture of the City of York from Roman times to the 20th century. With Peter Addyman. York’s Monument Men and Women - 8 Jun yorkfestivalofideas.com/2025/calendar/…

An Introduction to the Northern Renaissance: Art in the Age of Jan van Eyck An art history study day at the King’s Manor. Join tutor Marisa Michaud to consider the contexts of artistic masterpieces from the period c.1380-1520. Visit tinyurl.com/yfcubfeu

We've officially been ranked 12th in the UK - and top in Yorkshire - in the Complete University Guide 2026 🌟🎉 The annual Complete University Guide league table ranks more than 130 UK universities based on a range of criteria. Read more about the #CUG2026: tinyurl.com/yc4m3t57

Birds in Archaeology Join zooarchaeologist Clare Rainsford to discover a history of birds through archaeology. Find out more and book a place at tinyurl.com/mrfs86em

We are sadly announcing the closure of the Centre today. We have contacted tutors and students directly with offers of support and guidance about how best to take forward learning opportunities. Thank you for everyone’s support: york.ac.uk/lifelonglearni…