Wolfson History Prize 2020 winner David Abulafia, and three of the shortlisted authors, Marion Turner, Toby Green and Prashant Kidambi, will attend a special online event presented as part of York Ideas, a year-long series of events led by the University of York to educate, entertain and inspire.
During the panel discussion on Tuesday 24 November, the four historians will look at what the fascinating global stories they have investigated can tell us about the world we live in today, and how the past can shine a light on the big issues. Subjects will range from humankind’s relationship with the world’s oceans to Indian cricket, and from Chaucer to the kingdoms of West Africa.
Paul Ramsbottom, Chief Executive at the Wolfson Foundation who will give a short introduction about the Prize, said: “Over the years, there have been close associations between Wolfson and York’s wonderful cultural and educational organisations, and we are delighted to have this involvement with York Ideas. We share their belief in the power of education and ideas. Within that context, history is more important than ever, and these are four insightful, erudite and inspiring thinkers.”
Joan Concannon, Director of External Relations, from the University of York said: “The University of York is delighted to host a Wolfson History Prize 2020 celebration as part of its York Ideas programme. We look forward to welcoming a global audience to what I am sure will be a fascinating discussion. The event will be introduced by our Head of History, Professor Laura Stewart, who will also pay special tribute to our beloved former colleague and renowned historian, Professor Mark Ormrod, who died recently.
As a University for public good, and with a highly ranked Department of History, we are very pleased to be involved in an event which promotes the integral importance, and relevance, of the discipline of history to society. And in the spirit of city-wide collaborations and partnerships, we’re also really honoured that Reyahn King, CEO of York Museums Trust will chair the event.”
The event on Tuesday 24 November from 7pm to 8.15pm is free to attend, open to all and includes an audience Q&A. For details on how to book this and other University of York public events visit york.ac.uk/news-and-events/events/public-lectures.
