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Student and community documentary honours railway police officer killed in wartime air raids in York
PC Robert Smith – The Final Beat brings together students, historians, museums, businesses and creatives from across York and North Yorkshire.
- 14 April 2026
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Professor Gang Pan recognised with new election to Academia Europaea
York St John University’s global research profile strengthened as Professor of Environmental Sustainability is elected to one of Europe’s most distinguished academic bodies.
- 13 April 2026
- Staff
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York St John researcher and music activist selected to represent the UK at TED2026
Gabriella Di Laccio MBE wins TED Idea Search London with her warning about AI’s cultural erasure of women.
- 9 April 2026
- Research
- Students
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Students’ winter clothing project achieves Top 20 place in global business innovation programme
A dedicated team of students from York St John University’s London campus has been selected as one of 20 finalists in the prestigious Enactus UK & Ireland competition.
- 2 April 2026
- Students
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Award wins for sustainability research by York St John students
From Niger Delta swamp forests to campus supper clubs.
- 26 March 2026
- Research
- Students
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Student success celebrated at London campus graduation ceremonies
Student success celebrated at London campus graduation ceremonies.
- 19 March 2026
- Events
- Students
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“Outstanding” work sees York St John University revalidated for MOD Gold Employer Recognition Scheme
Accolade acknowledges our sustained commitment to supporting the Armed Forces community.
- 6 March 2026
- Community
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Teachers report limited or no training to support neurodivergent pupils, new study finds
Research from York St John University and the University of Surrey finds training of neurodiversity within the classroom to be an area of concern.
- 4 March 2026
- Research
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Redefining creativity in the age of generative AI
Internationally acclaimed VFX artist and Visiting Professor at York St John University to give free lecture on how generative AI (artificial intelligence) is transforming creative practice.
- 19 February 2026
- Events
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Charities and social enterprise groups offered funding and academic expertise to support community projects in Yorkshire
Community Research Grants 2026 offer expanded opportunities from York St John University research institutes.
- 2 February 2026
- Research
Latest news
The world celebrates Shakespeare in York
The annual York International Shakespeare Festival returns in April 2026.
- Events
Student and community documentary honours railway police officer killed in wartime air raids in York
PC Robert Smith – The Final Beat brings together students, historians, museums, businesses and creatives from across York and North Yorkshire.
Professor Gang Pan recognised with new election to Academia Europaea
York St John University’s global research profile strengthened as Professor of Environmental Sustainability is elected to one of Europe’s most distinguished academic bodies.
- Staff
York St John researcher and music activist selected to represent the UK at TED2026
Gabriella Di Laccio MBE wins TED Idea Search London with her warning about AI’s cultural erasure of women.
- Research
- Students
Students’ winter clothing project achieves Top 20 place in global business innovation programme
A dedicated team of students from York St John University’s London campus has been selected as one of 20 finalists in the prestigious Enactus UK & Ireland competition.
- Students
Award wins for sustainability research by York St John students
From Niger Delta swamp forests to campus supper clubs.
- Research
- Students
Student success celebrated at London campus graduation ceremonies
Student success celebrated at London campus graduation ceremonies.
- Events
- Students
York St John London showcases women’s stories of transition and resilience in migrant communities
Community event celebrating International Women’s Day leads to research exploring women’s experiences of transition, growth and mentorship.
- Community
“Outstanding” work sees York St John University revalidated for MOD Gold Employer Recognition Scheme
Accolade acknowledges our sustained commitment to supporting the Armed Forces community.
- Community
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York St John linguistics student shares ‘amazing’ experience presenting multilingualism project at Parliament showcase
A York St John University student has been commended for representing the University at a national parliamentary event.
- Research
- Students
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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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