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Warm Spaces cinema returns to York
York St John University's Cinema & Social Justice team offer free film screenings for people trying to stay warm this winter.
- 23 January 2026
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Creating change at the York St John Communities Centre
At York St John Communities Centre, we believe everyone deserves access to high-quality, inclusive mental health, educational and wellbeing support. Since opening our doors in 2016, we’ve worked to meet the evolving needs of individuals, families,
- 20 January 2026
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York St John becomes the first university in the UK to use revolutionary maternity simulator that actually gives birth
Midwifery students can use Mama Anne to prepare for the most challenging scenarios in labour and birth.
- 19 January 2026
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Nursing lecturer awarded prestigious title of Queen’s Nurse
Jaime Day recognised for her work in patient care, learning and leadership.
- 6 January 2026
- Staff
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Professor of Counselling Psychology appointed MBE in New Year Honours list 2026
Professor Divine Charura is honoured for services to inclusion and the advancement of counselling and psychotherapy research and practice.
- 5 January 2026
- Awards
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Voices for Nature: Local leadership in climate resilience
York St John University partners with the North York Moors National Park Authority on community climate resilience project.
- 9 December 2025
- Community
- Research
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Opening doors to communication as York St John brings British Sign Language learning to A-Level students
York St John University teams up with local schools to deliver British Sign Language enrichment classes to A-Level students.
- 8 December 2025
- Community
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A dose of nature - new partnership to inspire healthier, more active living through North Yorkshire’s landscapes
York St John University academics join new programme aimed at harnessing the power of North Yorkshire’s natural landscapes to help people live healthier, more active, and more connected lives.
- 8 December 2025
- Research
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Creative talent shines as Graphic Design student wins Christmas card competition
Graphic Design student’s festive artwork chosen as York St John University’s official Christmas card.
- 2 December 2025
- Students
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Living Lab kicks off this year's climate resilience projects with student grant launch
Expanding community engagement with Friendly Living Fund, People’s Assembly and official campus space.
- 24 November 2025
Latest news
Warm Spaces cinema returns to York
York St John University's Cinema & Social Justice team offer free film screenings for people trying to stay warm this winter.
Creating change at the York St John Communities Centre
At York St John Communities Centre, we believe everyone deserves access to high-quality, inclusive mental health, educational and wellbeing support. Since opening our doors in 2016, we’ve worked to meet the evolving needs of individuals, families,
York St John becomes the first university in the UK to use revolutionary maternity simulator that actually gives birth
Midwifery students can use Mama Anne to prepare for the most challenging scenarios in labour and birth.
Nursing lecturer awarded prestigious title of Queen’s Nurse
Jaime Day recognised for her work in patient care, learning and leadership.
- Staff
Professor of Counselling Psychology appointed MBE in New Year Honours list 2026
Professor Divine Charura is honoured for services to inclusion and the advancement of counselling and psychotherapy research and practice.
- Awards
York St John now the highest rated university in the region for sustainability.
A record 91 place rise in the People & Planet sustainability and ethical performance rankings.
- Campus & Estates
Voices for Nature: Local leadership in climate resilience
York St John University partners with the North York Moors National Park Authority on community climate resilience project.
- Community
- Research
Opening doors to communication as York St John brings British Sign Language learning to A-Level students
York St John University teams up with local schools to deliver British Sign Language enrichment classes to A-Level students.
- Community
A dose of nature - new partnership to inspire healthier, more active living through North Yorkshire’s landscapes
York St John University academics join new programme aimed at harnessing the power of North Yorkshire’s natural landscapes to help people live healthier, more active, and more connected lives.
- Research
Creative talent shines as Graphic Design student wins Christmas card competition
Graphic Design student’s festive artwork chosen as York St John University’s official Christmas card.
- Students
Contact the Communications team
The Communications team promotes the work and expertise of York St John University. We manage external public and media relations and internal communication channels for staff and student audiences.
We are the point of contact for all media enquiries and in addition to issuing regular news stories from the University our team can:
- Connect you with academic experts for expert comment
- Provide background information relating to work at the University
- Supply photographs of the campus and University events on request
- Arrange for film crews and photographers to visit the campus
- Arrange interviews with senior management and academics
- Provide support and advice for staff in their engagement with media
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