2022 Festival
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Sunday 12 June 2022 12pm Tempest Anderson Hall, Museum Gardens
Join our panel of experts for an insightful discussion on how we can overcome the challenges facing the UK economy to deliver a fairer, more prosperous nation.
Wednesday 15 June 2022 12pm
Experts in education - including Charlie Jeffery, Vice-Chancellor and President of the University of York - come together to discuss the abundant possibilities for ‘higher’ learning.
Friday 17 June 2022 6pm
Join our panel for a lively online discussion and learn more about the people, communities and supply chains all working to explore the full potential of chocolate.
Sunday 19 June 2022 11am Ron Cooke Hub, Campus East, University of York
Our panel of experts discuss the causes, consequences and implications of the invasion and war in Ukraine.
Sunday 19 June 2022 1.15pm Ron Cooke Hub, Campus East, University of York
Join our speakers from across the world as we explore the European Union’s role in global defence and security.
Sunday 19 June 2022 3.30pm Ron Cooke Hub, Campus East, University of York
In this panel discussion, we examine the multiple social, economic, cultural and political causes for the rise in popularity of the radical right across Europe.
Sunday 19 June 2022 4.30pm Rymer Auditorium, Campus West, University of York
Keynote speaker Tom McLeish and a panel of experts discuss the extraordinary creative imaginations of William and Caroline Herschel, both in astronomy and music.
Monday 20 June 2022 1pm
Join a panel of remarkable women discussing the Untold: Write Afghanistan project that provides a platform for extraordinary voices telling their original, vital and unexpected stories.
Friday 24 June 2022 1.30pm Tempest Anderson Hall, Museum Gardens
Find out how York is creating a new approach to supporting entrepreneurs, driving inclusive economic growth and tackling the impact of COVID-19.