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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
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York St John University academic calls for emotionally intelligent dementia care at UK Dementia Congress
Focusing on the emotional experience must be the foundation to person-led dementia care, according to experts from the Institute for Health and Care Improvement at York St John University.
- 20 November 2025
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- Research
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New Policy Lab launched to help York and North Yorkshire thrive
Development of a possible visitor levy first on the agenda.
- 19 November 2025
- Community
- Events
- Research
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Votes at 16: Yorkshire academics and youth workers highlight urgent need for political conversations with young people
York St John University hosts webinar to examine the role of youth work in preparing for the extension of voting rights to 16 and 17 year olds across the UK.
- 13 November 2025
- Events
- Research
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Students and staff provide sports therapy and fitness support for BBC presenters’ Children in Need challenge
‘Unforgettable learning experience’ supporting the Thousand Mile Challenge
- 6 November 2025
- Community
- Students
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York St John University celebrates community champions with honorary degrees
Menfulness charity founder and Deputy Mayor for Police and Crime in West Yorkshire to be recognised for their impact across Yorkshire and beyond.
- 4 November 2025
- Events
- Students
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Shaped by personal experience and a passion for social justice, York St John academic named in the top 2% of scientists
Dr Obasanjo Bolarinwa earns global recognition for his work in public health.
- 3 November 2025
- Research
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York St John enters World University Rankings 2026
York St John University has been featured in the prestigious Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings for the first time.
- 9 October 2025
- Students
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York St John University student scoops runner up in national tourism awards
First-class honours graduand recognised for contribution to the tourism industry
- 2 October 2025
- Alumni
- Students
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UK Small Business Commissioner to launch York Business Festival 2025
Speakers and themes announced for exciting and ambitious programme of public events this November.
- 29 September 2025
- Business
- Community
- Events
- Students
Latest news
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.
York St John University academic calls for emotionally intelligent dementia care at UK Dementia Congress
Focusing on the emotional experience must be the foundation to person-led dementia care, according to experts from the Institute for Health and Care Improvement at York St John University.
- Events
- Research
New Policy Lab launched to help York and North Yorkshire thrive
Development of a possible visitor levy first on the agenda.
- Community
- Events
- Research
Votes at 16: Yorkshire academics and youth workers highlight urgent need for political conversations with young people
York St John University hosts webinar to examine the role of youth work in preparing for the extension of voting rights to 16 and 17 year olds across the UK.
- Events
- Research
Students and staff provide sports therapy and fitness support for BBC presenters’ Children in Need challenge
‘Unforgettable learning experience’ supporting the Thousand Mile Challenge
- Community
- Students
Marking Armistice Day at York St John
Honouring the past and supporting the Armed Forces of today
- Community
York St John University celebrates community champions with honorary degrees
Menfulness charity founder and Deputy Mayor for Police and Crime in West Yorkshire to be recognised for their impact across Yorkshire and beyond.
- Events
- Students
Shaped by personal experience and a passion for social justice, York St John academic named in the top 2% of scientists
Dr Obasanjo Bolarinwa earns global recognition for his work in public health.
- Research
Andrew McNamara joins York St John University’s School of the Arts as a Visiting Professor for Design in AI.
As the Generative AI (artificial intelligence) lead for multinational entertainment service studio Cinesite, Professor McNamara brings over 30 years of 3D computing and visual effects (VFX) expertise to inform the University’s Arts curriculum.
- Staff
York St John University celebrates 15 years of the Aesthetica Short Film Festival
The very best of independent cinema returns to York for one of the UK’s largest screen industry events from Wednesday 5 to Sunday 9 November 2025.
- Events
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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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