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Go-ahead for York St John’s major new arts venue, auditorium and teaching space
Published: 23/04/2019
Community set to benefit from University's new Creative Centre.
University land gets planning approval for affordable housing
Published: 22/04/2019
Planners green light development for former playing fields.
York to get 1 of 12 Institutes of Technology in England
Published: 15/04/2019
York St John University partners in development of the Yorkshire and Humber Institute of Technology (IoT)
York Pride 2019 launches at YSJ
Published: 15/04/2019
York St John honoured to host launch of North Yorkshire's biggest annual LGBT celebration.
Supporting International Innovators
Published: 12/04/2019
York St John has become an approved endorsing body to help the world’s best business brains apply their skills in the UK.
Guardian Awards recognition for All About Respect
Published: 11/04/2019
York St John's innovative and collaborative project named Runner-up in Student Experience Award 2019.
New Trees Lined up for Lord Mayor's Walk
Published: 9/04/2019
Later this week the treeline of Lord Mayor’s Walk is set to be transformed. The existing mature lime trees that are sadly in decay, have become dangerous with a shortened lifespan.
Mine craft: coal history inspires York publishing success
Published: 25/03/2019
A York St John graduate this week sees her publishing dream realised, more than 50 years after first trying her hand at writing.
When science and religion collide
Published: 21/03/2019
A new series of Ebor lectures launches on 3 April, looking at the wonders of science from a theological perspective.
Supporting the scientists of tomorrow
Published: 21/03/2019
York St John University is working with St Wilfrid’s primary school in York to run a Science Club for year 5 and 6 children.
York St John hosts vibrant York Literature Festival line-up
Published: 14/03/2019
York Literature Festival is back with another programme packed with book launches, author talks and poetry readings, running from 14-31 March.
Leading businesswomen support local charity for York International Women’s Week
Published: 6/03/2019
Take part in a day of activities led by Yorkshire businesswomen and York St John University in support of women's charity Kyra on Friday 8 March.
Pro footballer turned academic explores the less beautiful side of the game
Published: 6/03/2019
Dr Graeme Law finds gambling is rife and WAG life can be lonely
International Art Prize Winners
Published: 6/03/2019
A fifth prestigious Anglo-Italian exhibition took place in York this month on the theme of disability pride and independent living.
Representing the Underrepresented
Published: 6/03/2019
New research has highlighted York St John University amongst the leading universities in the country for giving opportunities to students from one of the most underrepresented sections of society in higher education.
York St John to award honorary degrees to hundreds of teaching alumni
Published: 21/02/2019
York St John University is preparing to welcome back more than 650 teaching alumni when it awards honorary degrees to students of Ripon College and York St John who were awarded a Certificate of Education before 1980.
York to Host World Cup
Published: 31/01/2019
News that York will play host to three Rugby League World Cup games in 2021 was met with celebration this week. York St John University was one of many York institutions and organisations that gathered at Everyman Cinema to watch the live BBC streaming of the venue announcements for the World Cup.
Deepening our understanding of community music making
Published: 29/01/2019
The International Centre for Community Music (ICCM) at York St John University has been awarded research funding of $480,000 to work in collaboration with global youth music non-profit, JM International (JMI), on a project focusing on global folk music and young musicians.
York St John and NSPCC launch digital resource to tackle child sexual abuse
Published: 22/01/2019
A new national online digital learning and teaching resource tackling child sexual abuse and exploitation was launched at a special event at York St John University on 21 January, in partnership with the NSPCC and City of York Safeguarding Board.
Brexit vote defeat: Theresa May’s ‘Plan B’ options explained
Published: 15/01/2019
Politics lecturer Dr Chris Kirkland explores 6 possible options for what could happen next
'Creative Writing: Pollination and Transformation' - the inaugural lecture from Professor Abi Curtis
Published: 8/01/2019
Professor Curtis explores the transformative possibilities of creative writing, for the writer, the reader and the wider environment.
The pressure to be perfect
Published: 7/01/2019
Why we should make a New Year’s resolution to go easier on ourselves.
Alternative ways of Gaming
Published: 2/01/2019
Ferris wheels, driving a taxi, shopping for nicer clothes and getting a haircut – not the typical gaming experiences that come to mind when Grand Theft Auto is mentioned.
How imaginary friends could boost children’s development
Published: 12/12/2018
Psychology lecturer Dr Paige Davis says imaginary friends are a sign of positive developmental progress.
Tomorrow's Scientists Graduate with Flying Colours
Published: 11/12/2018
The first cohort of Biomedical Science students have graduated from the Institute of Biomedical Science programme at York St John University with flying colours.
What is contempt of Parliament and why it matters for Brexit
Published: 4/12/2018
Lecturer in Politics Dr Chris Kirkland explains contempt of Parliament and its potential consequences.
Many African countries are flooding, risking decades of development if they do not adapt
Published: 30/11/2018
Lecturer in Geography Dr Olalekan Adekola says societal change is needed to stop developmental achievements being undone.
York St John University signs The Technician Commitment
Published: 29/11/2018
York St John University has signed The Technician Commitment, aiming to ensure visibility, recognition, career development and sustainability for technicians working in higher education and research, across all disciplines.
Never Mind the Bollards
Published: 29/11/2018
A unique take on a one hundred-year-old Russian musical instrument has been created by a York inventor who is now developing the product to revolutionise therapy for disabled people.
Inspirational figures graduate alongside York St John students
Published: 16/11/2018
York St John University students graduate in the stunning setting of York Minster alongside an array of leading figures in journalism, business, science, education and sport who will be awarded with honorary degrees.
York Top 100 Businesses Announced
Published: 14/11/2018
Persimmon Plc has topped the list of best performing businesses in York for a second year running. The company scooped the award again at the York Top 100 Businesses event held in partnership between York St John University, Make It York and The Press, York.
University Partners with Mental Health Trust
Published: 12/11/2018
The mental health of students, staff and the wider York community is at the forefront of a new partnership which has been formed between York St John University and Tees, Esk, and Wear Valleys (TEWV) NHS Foundation Trust.
Ways to Wander the Gallery
Published: 8/11/2018
Associate Professor of Performance Dr Claire Hind, explores exploring at the Tate Modern.
Channel 4 Chooses Yorkshire
Published: 7/11/2018
York St John University Media Production students are celebrating the news that a major production house will be setting up camp just 25 miles away. Channel 4 has this week revealed that one of their new headquarters outside of London will be in based in the centre of neighbouring Leeds.
Taking a Stand Against Sexual Violence
Published: 7/11/2018
York St John University and York St John University Students’ Union have signed a joint policy statement on sexual misconduct and domestic abuse, strengthening the University’s zero tolerance approach to incidents of this nature.
University Awarded for Commitment to Armed Forces
Published: 2/11/2018
York St John University has received an award for its support and commitment to the armed forces community. The Employer Recognition Scheme has issued the award for the University’s commitment to developing opportunities for members of the Armed Forces and Reserves.
Dedicated retailer of fashion
Published: 26/10/2018
Celebrating York Business Week 2018 with one of the biggest names in fashion retail
Will Theresa May really end austerity? Some questions you need to ask yourself
Published: 24/10/2018
Lecturer in Politics Dr Chris Kirkland says the prime minister's promise to end austerity raises a number of questions – not least how her party plans to finance it
York St John University Graduate Becomes Top 100 Influencer
Published: 23/10/2018
A former York St John University student has been confirmed as one of the top 100 influential people with a disability in Britain.
How the stigma of contagion keeps alive Romantic notions of how the Brontës died
Published: 18/10/2018
Senior Lecturer in English Literature, Dr Jo Waugh looks at the TB taboo in Brontë biography and adaptation
Bilingualism: how to get your child to speak your language – and why it matters
Published: 15/10/2018
Lecturer in Linguistics and TESOL Dr Indu Vibha Meddegama explores the benefits of promoting heritage language in the home
York St John blazes a trail to bridge the bioscience skills gap
Published: 11/10/2018
York St John has become the only university in Yorkshire to offer biology based degree apprenticeships, and one of only 4 providers in the whole of England
York St John graduate aims to end flat pack woes
Published: 11/10/2018
A York-based entrepreneur and designer is set to take the DIY market by storm with the launch of a new product to transform the tricky task of assembling furniture
Why Twitter satirists need an 18th-century lesson
Published: 8/10/2018
Literature lecturer Dr Adam J Smith says Brexit Britain is easy fodder for satirists: but they should learn from 18th-century masters how to do it properly
York Executive MBA launched
Published: 2/10/2018
Global business and university academics have joined forces to offer a career-enhancing opportunity for the region’s leaders.
York St John University welcomes Norwegian delegation
Published: 2/10/2018
York St John University welcomed a delegation of Norwegian education providers and civic guests to campus on Tuesday 2 October, to share best practice and develop new relationships with the University of Agder in Kristiansand.
Tom Waits in a cowboy hat: five musicians who were born to be in Westerns
Published: 2/10/2018
Senior lecturer in Film and Media Studies, Dr Martin Hall muses on why musicians and Westerns seem so indelibly associated
York St John joins fight against essay cheats
Published: 27/09/2018
University vice chancellor backs national campaign for a legal ban on essay mills.
Highest rising northern university in The Sunday Times Guide 2019
Published: 24/09/2018
“Spectacular improvement” as York St John rockets up the national rankings
Research links video games and problem gambling
Published: 21/09/2018
York St John report backs claims that loot boxes are “psychologically akin to gambling” and calls for age restrictions on games.
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