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Upcoming events

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Thursday 28 May 2026 6pm

Breastfeeding is a low-carbon climate solution. This talk links infant health to sustainability, critiquing formula and calling for action.

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Saturday 30 May 2026 9am

York Festival of Ideas 2026 feature a wide range of nature-based activities. Step into nature with St. Nicks, come and hear about York Minster’s sustainable future, find out whether games can save the planet, and listen to some poetry in the woods.

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Friday 5 June 2026 7pm

Join us for this unique climate storytelling event as part of York Festival of Ideas 2026!

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Saturday 6 June 2026 11am

Join this insightful panel discussion as part of York Festival of Ideas 2026.

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Tuesday 9 June 2026 11.30am

Come and find out about how you can become a Climate Ambassador, part of a national network of trained volunteers who support nurseries, schools and colleges with sustainability and climate action.

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Wednesday 10 June 2026 1pm

Take part in a 3-hour interactive workshop to understand the causes and consequences of climate change and how to take action. Part of York Festival of Ideas 2026.

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Wednesday 17 June 2026 12pm

Join the latest Play for the Planet seminar to find out about gamifying climate adaptation and environmental decision-making with TerraRisk.

Tuesday 12 May 2026 6pm

Join us at the University of York Sustainability Clinic to watch the briefing together and discuss our responses with Dr Abi Perrin.

Thursday 7 May 2026 10am

Using board games to protect the planet’s biodiversity - a case study with the makers of Kavango Board Game.

Wednesday 6 May 2026 12pm

Come along to our first Sustainabili-Tea social to meet like-minded people and help us build a friendly community for sustainability on campus. Refreshments included (open to staff and students).

Wednesday 29 April 2026 2pm

A training opportunity for those who have participated in a Climate Fresk workshop. Continue your journey and train up as a facilitator with this 3-hour session.

Monday 27 April 2026 11am

We host Nausika Educational Foundation for a large scale game to turn human civilization back on a sustainable track. All welcome.

Friday 24 April 2026 9am

Are you a games researcher, designer or player? Join us for a day of environmental games learning, discussion and play.

Friday 24 April 2026 9am

Take part in the third York City Nature Challenge from 24 – 27 April 2026! Explore the wildlife around you, take a few photos, and upload them to iNaturalist to help record biodiversity in and around York.

Wednesday 22 April 2026 1.30pm

Take part in a 3-hour interactive workshop to understand the causes and consequences of climate change and how to take action.

Monday 13 April 2026 5pm

Come along to watch a screening of Pad Thai, followed by a panel discussion.

Wednesday 25 March 2026 1.30pm

Take part in a 3-hour interactive workshop to understand the causes and consequences of climate change and how to take action.

Tuesday 17 March 2026 7pm

Come along to York Climate Narratives, an evening of powerful stories, voices, and change.

Thursday 5 March 2026 5pm

Come along to watch a screening of Días de abundancia/Days of Thunder, followed by a panel discussion.

Wednesday 4 March 2026 1.30pm

Take part in a 3-hour interactive workshop to understand the causes and consequences of climate change and how to take action.

Wednesday 4 March 2026 9am

Come along to the annual showcase of student sustainability research across Yorkshire institutions, hosted at the University of Leeds.

Tuesday 24 February 2026 12pm

Come along to our Play for the Planet seminar and hear about "Socialudo", a social enterprise set up by Professors Alasdair Rutherford and Vikki McCall in 2023 to design and deliver 'analogue' serious games.

Thursday 19 February 2026 6pm

Come along to watch a film screening of Fires and Fascism by Dr Pete Knapp, followed by a panel discussion.

Monday 2 February 2026 6pm

Beyond Borders returns in 2026. We're seeking budding storytellers who are curious to share their personal perspectives from the Global Majority.

Friday 23 January 2026 1pm

Come and play Mission Zero; race to decarbonise and heal the planet.

Tuesday 20 January 2026 3pm

Part of our Play for the Planet monthly play session series.