Events

Share this event The Returning Tide - Film Screening and Q&A York St John University Creative Centre AuditoriumYork, England Wednesday, October 7  •  3 PM - 5 PM Book at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-returning-tide-film-screening-and-qa-tickets-2001385805821?aff=oddtdtcreator&_gl=1*1gx7x7c*_up*MQ..*_ga*MjExNDY3MzM1MC4xNzkwMzQ2MzI4*_ga_TQVES5V6SH*czE3OTAzNDYzMjUkbzEkZzEkdDE3OTAzNDYzMzYkajYwJGwwJGgw#msdynmkt_trackingcontext=503b4b5d-a0fc-4c56-8f48-c29172910200 Overview The film revisits East Asian feminist activists, tracing the impact of the 1995 UN 4th World Conference on Women. Followed by filmmaker Q&A. […]

Friday 9 October 2026, 1 pm to 3.45 pm From rising inequality and poor housing to climate change and pressures on democracy, it can be easy to feel that meaningful change is out of our control. But how can each of us help shape the society we want to live in? Join Elevate Great and […]

Nigerians in York are delighted to invite you to join them in celebrating Nigeria’s Day 2026. This event is a wonderful occasion to celebrate Nigerian culture, rich heritage, and community spirit in York. We would be honoured to have you join us to experience the vibrant culture, cultural performances, and festivities. The event is to be held […]

As a University for Public Good, environmental sustainability stands as one of our four core principles, acting as a powerful driver for research, education and partnerships. During this talk we'll hear from a number of speakers focusing on each of these aspects. Research: In his talk, Professor Mark Hodson, a professor of Environmental Science and Head […]

Join us at the University of York to celebrate World Geothermal Energy Day 2026! This free public event will include an opportunity to explore Clean Energy Beneath our Feet, a brand new interactive exhibition curated by the British Geological Society which takes a closer look at the potential of geothermal energy as part of a cleaner energy […]

Thursday 15 October 2026, 6.30 pm to 7.30 pm What do an M&S cyberattack, a thwarted concert attack plot, and the modern incel phenomenon have in common? They are increasingly tied to a sprawling, decentralized web of online extremism that is shifting right beneath our feet. In this compelling speaker event, Meadhbh Park, author of […]

Thursday, 15th of October, 7.00 pm (doors open at 6:30 pm) Compass York and North Yorkshire are pleased to announce our second collaboration with York Student Cinema and warmly invite you to a screening of Everybody to Kenmure Street.  The film chronicles the 2021 Kenmure Street protest in Pollokshields, Glasgow, when the community successfully resisted […]

Friday 16 October 2026, 7 pm to 9 pm   A young person discovers the Beveridge Report: she questions…What happened? What is next? Starring Simon Callow as William Beveridge,with Sophie Jenkin, Mark Thomas, Alan Cox, Neil Gore, Neil D'Souza,Andrew Tiernan, Hal Cruttenden, Michael Mearsand the voice of Miriam Margolyes. Also, with the appearance of Sir […]

A lecture from Andrew Morrison, chief executive officer of the York Civic Trust in celebration of the Trust's 80th birthday Andrew Morrison has been Chief Executive of York Civic Trust for seven years. Previously he held senior leadership roles in cultural and natural heritage organisations both large and small. Working across the North of England for […]

Monday 26 October 2026, 2 pm In recent years, Georgia has seen a marked deterioration in civic freedoms. New laws on “foreign agents” and anti-LGBT legislation, which echo tactics used in Russia, have narrowed the space for independent media and civil society, while a further “foreign influence” law modelled on the United States’ Foreign Agents […]