Arts and Creativity

Come together with like-minded creatives and harness the power of creative thinking in this hands-on workshop.

Come together with like-minded creatives and harness the power of creative thinking in this hands-on workshop.

Discover the exciting world of film editing with multi-award-winning film editor and University of York alumnus Joe Walker, who recently received an Oscar for his work on ‘Dune’ (2021).

Join the (fictional) board of an exciting new (fictional) tech company whose future will be shaped by your decisions in this live event utilising interactive features of technology.

Join Mariana López and Gavin Kearney of the University of York to discover the core principles of the Enhanced Audio Description methods and to experience cutting-edge examples of it.

Join tattoo artist researcher and historian Allison Hawn to learn about tattoo artistry’s colourful past and discover its bold future.

Come along for a talk by Cobi van Tonder about the Acoustic Atlas project to discover virtual acoustics and real-time auralisation, and learn about digital heritage acoustics via the sites in the Acoustic Atlas archive.

Come along for a unique opportunity to visit York Design Award-winning buildings from the first 13 years of the scheme.

Enjoy screenings of University of York student work, plus talks and workshops by leading professionals in the UK film and television industry.

Explore innovative works by University of York Interactive Media students including virtual reality experiences and games and apps.

Enjoy screenings of University of York student work, plus talks and workshops by leading professionals in the UK film and television industry.

Come along for a unique opportunity to visit York Design Award-winning buildings from the first 13 years of the scheme.

Explore innovative works by University of York Interactive Media students including virtual reality experiences and games and apps.

Join Cordula van Wyhe and Susan Vincent from the Digital Museum of Dress Accessories in this hands-on workshop to take a look at the beautiful and sometimes mystifying objects that were once fashionable.

Enjoy screenings of University of York student work, plus talks and workshops by leading professionals in the UK film and television industry.

Explore innovative works by University of York Interactive Media students including virtual reality experiences and games and apps.

Explore the skills and techniques of bookbinding with book and paper conservators Catherine Firth and Emma Lloyd-Jones in this hands-on workshop.

Join us for a special viewing of a wonderful film on William Herschel and the universe, directed by George Sibley.

Keynote speaker Tom McLeish and a panel of experts discuss the extraordinary creative imaginations of William and Caroline Herschel, both in astronomy and music.

Herschel scholar Sarah Waltz guides us through works by William Herschel and composers he may have played and admired during his time in the North of England.

Join leading film and TV writer Graham McCann to learn more about the life and career of one of Britain’s best loved entertainers, York-born comedy legend Frankie Howerd.

Drop by and see Stonegate’s archival history reimagined through a digital lens.

Food writers Felicity Cloake and Samuel Goldsmith reveal what it’s like to write and test recipes for a living, share insights on how to develop a good recipe, and discuss what the future of food writing might look like.

Come and explore the hidden heritage of Coney Street, courtesy of the StreetLife project.

Join us as the winners of the 14th annual York Design Awards are revealed.

Immerse yourself in the innovative work created by the University of York’s talented Interactive Media student community and celebrate their achievements in an exciting field where creativity and technology converge.

Immerse yourself in the innovative work created by the University of York’s talented Interactive Media student community and celebrate their achievements in an exciting field where creativity and technology converge.