Events

Uncertain Desires: Queer Feminism & the Cinema: The CWS Annual Lecture

Tuesday 5 May 2026

Join us for the York Centre for Women's Studies' 2026 Annual Lecture by renowned feminist film scholar, Prof. Jackie Stacey (Manchester), on key debates in feminist and queer film studies, and gender and racial representation on film from the 1980s to the present day. Welcoming all queer and feminist cinema enthusiasts, students, and scholars from within and beyond the University of York. The event will feature a 40-minute lecture, followed by a Q&A and a chance to meet the presenters in a complementary wine reception.

Book Launch: Sophie Lee's "Beyond Palatable"

Wednesday 18 March 2026

Join us for the York launch of Sophie Lee's galvanizing new book, "Beyond Palatable": a manifesto for women who are done shrinking.

The Centre for Women’s Studies: International Women’s Day Keynote Lecture

Friday 6 March 2026

Words and Matter: Notes Toward a Collective Intersectional Feminist Vocabulary. Juliana Mensah, English and Related Literature, UoY

Ways of Feminist Knowing PGR Conference

Friday 6 March 2026

The Centre for Women's Studies hosts PGRs from across UoY to reflect on using feminist frames in their knowledge creation.

“The Body Positivity Movement”: Book Launch & Lecture

Wednesday 8 October 2025

Join us in York for the launch of Dr. Gemma Gibson's brand new book on the triumphs and shortcomings of the "body positivity" movement.