Health and Wellbeing

From comedy to collaging, the Projecting Grief pop-up exhibition tells the stories of people finding comfort, distraction and hope in a creative pursuit after losing someone they love.

What is the role of creativity in grief? Join philosopher Louise Richardson of the University of York, textile artist Hayley Mills-Styles and Jo Ritchie and Laura McDonagh of Projecting Grief.

Join Michael Guilding as he reflects on his personal and professional journey as a counsellor and psychotherapist to understand the nature of fear.

Join textile artist Hayley Mills-Styles in this hand embroidery workshop to create your own stitched memory hoop in honour of a special place or person.

Find out how radiologists are able to detect disease without seeing the presence of a lesion and up to three years before the onset of cancer. Join psychologist Karla Evans.

Discover how the Candlelighters Supportive Care Research Centre is improving the experience of children living through and beyond cancer.

Find out how an innovative neuroscience-based approach is helping children learn the knowledge and skills they need to manage their mental health and wellbeing.

Our panel of experts provides insights, addresses challenges and suggests strategies for creating a more supportive and inclusive environment for mental health in schools.

Join Michael Guilding as he reflects on his personal and professional journey as a counsellor and psychotherapist to understand the nature of fear.

Does our brain fall asleep? Is there any value in dreaming? Neuroscience, psychology and philosophy join forces to answer these and other fascinating questions.

Join subject expert Pippa Stacey to learn how businesses and individuals can recognise the power of the disability community and help build a world that's more inclusive for all.

Mental health expert Christina van der Feltz-Cornelis explores resilience in the workplace based on the international EMPOWER project which aims to reduce work stress.

Join us at York St John University for hands-on activities and discover how biomedical scientists conduct specialist tests to support the diagnosis and treatment of disease.

Find out how herbal extracts are developed into pure drugs, and how animals such as chimpanzees and cats self-medicate.

From cardiovascular disease to viruses, from cancer to mental illness, journalist Layal Liverpool delves into the reasons racial health disparities exist and reveals that diseases are not ‘great equalisers’.

Did you know you have your own spider sense that can help you figure out how you really feel and what you should do? Join a workshop to learn more.

Get up close to nature under the tree canopy and enjoy crafting replicas of historical pottery or prehistoric stone beads at a workshop designed to promote wellbeing.

Reimagine later life, rediscover play and rebuild relationships together at a workshop designed to bring different generations together.

Hear from some of the next generation of biomedical researchers as they explain how their work is unravelling the secrets of chronic and infectious diseases.

Psychologist Karisha George explores resilience in modern times, examining the factors that affect how we handle contemporary challenges across the lifespan and cultures.

Get up close to nature under the tree canopy and enjoy crafting replicas of historical pottery or prehistoric stone beads at a workshop designed to promote wellbeing.

Learn about the environmental harm caused by medicines and the balance between public health and saving the planet with health economist Matthew Taylor.

Get up close to nature under the tree canopy and enjoy crafting replicas of historical pottery or prehistoric stone beads at a workshop designed to promote wellbeing.

Kyra Women’s Project shares its approach to working with women to enable them to make positive change in their lives.

Ever wondered why we have body odour? Microbiologist Gavin Thomas and his colleagues from the Universities of York and Hull explain what BO is and how it’s made on our bodies.

Speakers including Chris Whitty, Chief Medical Officer for England, discuss the power of chemistry to tackle air pollution and provide clean air solutions.