Of Women

Hear about and from Britain’s WWII army girls, be introduced to extraordinary women of colour who changed the world, learn about the Untold Stories project supporting Afghan women writers, and more, and attend performances by and about women, including I, Clara with Lucy Parham and Dame Harriet Walter.

The Last Witches of England: A tragedy of sorcery and superstition


Tempest Anderson Hall, Museum Gardens

Join author and historian John Callow as he explores the remarkable tale of the Bideford Witches and its lasting impact.

The Hidden Women of Ramayana One


In this four-part podcast, Supriya Nagarajan celebrates the hidden women of Ramayana, weaving together storytelling and music, and inviting you to read between the lines of a world-famous epic.

Personalising Cancer, Fertility and Me


Jon Hook and Simona Manni of the University of York discuss how they are creating a video-based, personalised decision aid for young women who have been diagnosed with cancer and need to make choices about preserving their future fertility.

Routes to Recovery: For women after trauma


Anna Perrett from the Kyra Women’s Project and confidence coach Jules Wyman discuss how ‘Route to Recovery’ can give women the support they want and need to recover from abusive relationships.

The Hidden Women of Ramayana Two


In this four-part podcast, Supriya Nagarajan celebrates the hidden women of Ramayana, weaving together storytelling and music, and inviting you to read between the lines of a world-famous epic.

She Was Walking Home


School of Arts and Creative Technologies East, Campus East, University of York

Come along for a new piece of testimonial theatre created from the real-life experiences of 33 women living, working and studying in York, followed by a Q&A.

The Hidden Women of Ramayana Three


In this four-part podcast, Supriya Nagarajan celebrates the hidden women of Ramayana, weaving together storytelling and music, and inviting you to read between the lines of a world-famous epic.

I, Clara - Clara Schumann: A life in music


Sir Jack Lyons Concert Hall, Campus West, University of York

Created to celebrate 200 years since Clara Wieck Schumann’s birth in 1819, 'I, Clara' tells her extraordinary life story in her own words, interspersed with live performances of music.

Women in Rugby League: Life with the Lionesses


York Sport Village

Be inspired by this motivational exhibition celebrating the women pioneers of international Rugby League.

Women in Rugby League: Life with the Lionesses


York Sport Village

Be inspired by this motivational exhibition celebrating the women pioneers of international Rugby League.

Elizabeth of York: The Last White Rose


Ron Cooke Hub, Campus East, University of York

Hear the spellbinding story of Elizabeth of York, the first Tudor queen, as told by bestselling author and historian Alison Weir.

The Hidden Women of Ramayana Four


In this four-part podcast, Supriya Nagarajan celebrates the hidden women of Ramayana, weaving together storytelling and music, and inviting you to read between the lines of a world-famous epic.

Untold Stories: The original and unexpected stories of Afghan women writers


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.

Career and Family: Women’s century-long journey toward equity


Renowned economic historian Claudia Goldin traces women’s journey to close the gender wage gap and sheds new light on the continued struggle to achieve equity between couples at home.

Who Makes the Decisions During Childbirth and How?


Join Clare Jackson from the University of York and the Study Team to find out how decisions get made during childbirth and why the detail of talk during birth matters.

Crocodiles in York: Jane Ewbank’s Diary (1804)


Experts from the University of York’s Centre for Eighteenth Century Studies discuss the recently discovered diary of Jane Ewbank, who recorded her busy life in York.

Army Girls: Tessa Dunlop and the women of WWII


St Peter's School, Clifton

Travel back in time with historian and writer Tessa Dunlop and war veteran Barbara to find out what it meant to be young, female and at war.