What’s the difference between “wealth creation” and “wealth extraction” (economic rents derived from the ownership of land or scarce/monopolistic assets)? 📽️ Laurie Macfarlane explained at York Festival of Ideas. Full video: youtu.be/Zngbx_wCKtg?si…

Our expert panel discusses the US elections and the implications for the future of NATO and Europe. WATCH AGAIN - Global Security in a Year of Elections youtu.be/fbzy2SX5tE4

Enjoyed speaking at the York Festival of Ideas on the need to distinguish between wealth creation and wealth extraction The event can be watched here, with great contributions also from Beth Stratford, Kehinde Andrews, Robert Palmer and Christine Berry youtu.be/Zngbx_wCKtg?si…

Our speakers examine the economic and political shift taking place as the countries of the Global South begin to assert themselves and create a new world order. WATCH AGAIN - The Rise of the Global South youtu.be/JReg2bNwiHc #YorkIdeas

What are the potential impacts of existing and emerging technologies on election results? With global corporations and high net-worth individuals becoming increasingly powerful, do elections matter? WATCH AGAIN - Are Elections Safe and Do They Matter? youtu.be/qScDvVpeSxk

Join art historian Janina Ramirez and see the medieval world with fresh eyes as she introduces remarkable women whose names have been struck out of historical records. WATCH AGAIN - Femina: A new history of the Middle Ages youtu.be/5wYocD5pJmY #YorkIdeas Prof Janina Ramirez

Great new courses coming up in Autumn from Lifelong Learning - so much to choose from! 💕

Paul Cooper, host of the hit podcast Fall of Civilizations, explores how a range of ancient societies rose to power and sophistication, and how they tipped over into collapse. WATCH AGAIN - Fall of Civilizations youtu.be/gzxvV70o344 #YorkIdeas Paul Cooper

Historian Colin Elliott provides a wide-ranging and dramatic account of the Antonine plague, the mysterious disease that struck the Roman Empire at its pinnacle. WATCH AGAIN - Pox Romana: The plague that shook the Roman world youtu.be/W3K196cNQHc #YorkIdeas Colin Elliott

Now that York Festival of Ideas has ended for this year we'd love to know what you thought! Please complete our audience feedback survey for a chance to win a £50 Bettys voucher. SURVEY CLOSES 5 AUGUST at NOON! ow.ly/SwSH50Suoc9

Discover the stunning Tansy beetle sculpture trail, part of York Trailblazers, arriving in York tomorrow! 🌟 Explore 17 vibrant sculptures. 🐞 Brought to you by @makeityork and York Civic Trust, supported by @heritageFundUK. visityork.org/york-trailblaz…

Find out how the discovery of a group of four cemeteries near the Humber estuary is shedding new light on the changes that took place during the early Anglo-Saxon period. WATCH AGAIN - The Hidden Valley: Finding the Anglo-Saxons youtu.be/vDHOEf5sf0s #YorkIdeas

Today's the day! The Trailblazers trail has officially launched. You can now find 17 new tansy beetle sculptures all around the city - each one celebrating a lesser-known York trailblazer. You can find the trail map here: buff.ly/3SvUHtc

Our expert panel discusses the US elections and the implications for the future of NATO and Europe. WATCH AGAIN - Global Security in a Year of Elections youtu.be/fbzy2SX5tE4

Our speakers examine the economic and political shift taking place as the countries of the Global South begin to assert themselves and create a new world order. WATCH AGAIN - The Rise of the Global South youtu.be/JReg2bNwiHc #YorkIdeas

What are the potential impacts of existing and emerging technologies on election results? With global corporations and high net-worth individuals becoming increasingly powerful, do elections matter? WATCH AGAIN - Are Elections Safe and Do They Matter? youtu.be/qScDvVpeSxk

Now that York Festival of Ideas has ended for this year we'd love to know what you thought! Please complete our audience feedback survey for a chance to win a £50 Bettys voucher. SURVEY CLOSES 5 AUGUST at NOON! ow.ly/SwSH50Suoc9

🎤 Looking for inspiration and fresh ideas? 🌟 Our amazing 2024 talks on YouTube will ignite your curiosity and expand your horizons! From thought leaders to everyday heroes, there's a talk for everyone. 📺 Tune in and get inspired today. youtube.com/yorkideas

The Trailblazers Trail has now launched 🙌 Follow the trail around York to discover 17 tansy beetles, all decorated by local artists and representing a York 'trailblazer' chosen by the community ❤️ Download the trail here: buff.ly/3yG0Gox

Tickets now on sale! #Selby and #York folks please spread the word! York Literature Festival 📚 University of York Events York Explore 🎫 selbytownhall.co.uk/events/an-audi…