Alumni
Events for alumni
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We run events for our alumni, from pub quizzes and cream teas to our annual students versus alumni Old Johns sports challenge.
York St John University offers a wide range of open events, including lectures from leading academics, alumni and public figures. Follow the University events calendar to find out more.
Upcoming events
A Very Ripon Christmas
Wednesday 6 December 2023
If you studied at Ripon College or Ripon campus, join us at Ripon City Golf Club this December for A Very Ripon Christmas.
North East Network
October 2024
We can't wait to reconnect with alumni at our first North East alumni event. Keep an eye out for more information coming next year.
Past events
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Your YSJ Reunion 2023
The rain certainly didn't dampen our spirits as alumni were welcomed back to our York campus for the first time in a decade.
Alumni from the last 60 years of our history, enjoyed meeting up with friends and creating new memories. The Student's Union was open throughout the day and alumni were able to enjoy music of their years, a specially created Spotify playlist made up of song requests from attendees. In the evening, alumni were treated to live music before a 3 course meal made by our fabulous catering department. Some lucky alumni won prizes in our raffle, which consisted of a range of prizes generously donated by local and alumni businesses.
Over the course of the event, due to our amazing alumni community, we were able to raise over £3,000 for our alumni-funded scholarships. This money will directly the impact the students who need it most and gives them the opportunity to follow in our alumni's footsteps.
Cordukes Circle 2023
Last March, our Vice Chancellor, Professor Karen Bryan OBE welcomed members of our Cordukes Circle back to campus to thank them for their continued support of the university. Guests were given an insight into York St John University’s future plans, toured our new Health Simulation Suite and heard from current scholarship recipients.
Find out more about how to become a member of our Cordukes Circle.