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Student initiative to ‘make life more sustainable and affordable’ shortlisted for prestigious Green Gown Award 2026
The Friendly Living Fund micro-grants scheme recognised for its innovative approach to supporting student-led sustainability and cost-of-living projects.
- 24 August 2026
- Awards
- Students
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Weight loss drug users turn to social media over doctors for advice, new study finds
York St John University collaborates on timely research into perceptions, attitudes, and experiences of Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro use in the UK.
- 19 August 2026
- Research
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"Come as You Are" to the UK’s first academic conference dedicated to grunge
York St John hosts Grunge Included, an exploration of the evolution, cultural context and enduring impact of the grunge movement.
- 14 August 2026
- Events
- Research
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England’s Over 75s veterans release charity anthem ahead of 1966 World Cup anniversary match with Germany
'England Together' was produced by Chris Johnson, Course Lead in Music Production at York St John University.
- 27 July 2026
- Research
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New chapter for King's Manor as York St John University moves in
Historic medieval landmark in York to continue its long tradition as a place of education.
- 23 July 2026
- Campus & Estates
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Professor Divine Charura MBE honoured with prestigious psychology fellowship
Professor Divine Charura MBE has been awarded a fellowship by the Division of Coaching Psychology in recognition of his impact on the profession and commitment to excellence.
- 13 July 2026
- Staff
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Illustration student’s joy and surprise as her gargoyle comes to 'life’
The Scholar’s Keeper is part of city-wide Watchers of York: Sculpture Trail.
- 10 July 2026
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Rising student satisfaction scores put York St John in the top third of universities in the UK
University welcomes positive NSS results.
- 9 July 2026
- Students
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North Yorkshire river project delivers 9 ways to drive positive environmental change
York St John University report highlights the power of community engagement, spending time in nature and sharing local know-how across generations.
- 7 July 2026
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York St John student crowned winner at Game Republic Showcase
Games Design student takes top prize at industry showcase.
- 7 July 2026
- Students
Latest news
Message of support following flooding in Nepal
We have a significant community of Nepali students and staff at York St John, and this will be a very worrying time for anyone affected, particularly those who have family and friends there.
Student initiative to ‘make life more sustainable and affordable’ shortlisted for prestigious Green Gown Award 2026
The Friendly Living Fund micro-grants scheme recognised for its innovative approach to supporting student-led sustainability and cost-of-living projects.
- Awards
- Students
Weight loss drug users turn to social media over doctors for advice, new study finds
York St John University collaborates on timely research into perceptions, attitudes, and experiences of Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro use in the UK.
- Research
"Come as You Are" to the UK’s first academic conference dedicated to grunge
York St John hosts Grunge Included, an exploration of the evolution, cultural context and enduring impact of the grunge movement.
- Events
- Research
School leavers and their families offered free online sessions to demystify Clearing ahead of A level results day
Pre-results day events aim to take some of the stress out of the rush for university places
- Events
York St John students bring overlooked historical voices to new generation of readers
From pioneering women writers to Black artists and works of satirical fiction, York St John University students are helping diverse and lesser-known voices from the eighteenth century find new readers.
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York St John awarded government funding to help identify prevention opportunities for Allied Health Professions
York St John secures funding to lead national project to identify the top 5 rapidly implementable prevention opportunities for Allied Health Professions.
England’s Over 75s veterans release charity anthem ahead of 1966 World Cup anniversary match with Germany
'England Together' was produced by Chris Johnson, Course Lead in Music Production at York St John University.
- Research
New chapter for King's Manor as York St John University moves in
Historic medieval landmark in York to continue its long tradition as a place of education.
- Campus & Estates
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York St John appoints Justine Andrew as new Chair of the Board of Governors
Former Partner and Head of Education Skills and Productivity at KPMG UK brings extensive higher education and governance experience to key role
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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