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International Partnerships
York Festival of Ideas is proud to work with some amazing international partners in India, The Netherlands, Greece and France. Together with a range of incredible speakers from across the world, these partnerships enable us to educate, entertain and inspire on a global stage.
French Embassy in the UK
A valued York Festival of Ideas partner for eight years, the French Embassy in the UK will bring together experts from France and the UK to discuss some important global issues at the 2025 Festival: Protecting Our Blue Planet and AI and the Future of Work.
Jaipur Literature Festival
The Jaipur Literature Festival in India is a global literary phenomenon, welcoming book lovers from across India and the world. This year the Jaipur Literature Festival is collaborating on the event The Golden Road.
CITY College, University of York Europe Campus
With its main campus in Thessaloniki, Greece, CITY College, University of York Europe Campus is part of a major initiative to develop new programmes and joint research opportunities across European regions. In 2025, CITY College, University of York Europe Campus is presenting A Green Future: Community action and inclusion and Protecting the Brain While Healing Hearts.
York-Maastricht Partnership
The York-Maastricht Partnership is a major strategic investment between the universities of York and Maastricht, built around excellent research, teaching and knowledge exchange. In 2025, the Partnership will present Treasure or Taboo? Contested objects in museums and galleries.