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Industrial waste management firm named York and North Yorkshire’s top ranked business for 2026
The region’s business community gathers at York St John University for the prestigious Top 100 awards
- 25 June 2026
- Community
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Poetry in Motion: Creative Writing lecturer’s work connects passengers with the history of reopened railway
Dr John Challis ‘honoured’ to see his verse brought to life at stations along the Northumberland Line.
- 22 June 2026
- Community
- Research
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York St John University’s science labs earn internationally recognised sustainability accreditation
LEAF certification awarded for efforts to reduce our environmental impact.
- 11 June 2026
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Teachers, educators, parents and policymakers invited to online showcase of education research
From preparing school students for the workplace to new ways to boost engagement and attendance for neurodivergent pupils
- 8 June 2026
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North Yorkshire leading the way with UK’s first Protected Landscape-led Natural Health Service
Protected Landscapes should be formally recognised as a core part of the UK’s national infrastructure supporting health, prevention, and community wellbeing, according to a major new report by York St John University.
- 3 June 2026
- Research
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England v Germany veterans game marks 1966 World Cup anniversary with powerful message about later life fitness
Documentary follows England’s Veteran Over 75s as they overcome strokes, cancer and bypass surgery to be fit for historic rematch with Germany this July.
- 2 June 2026
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York St John University celebrates cultural partnership between UNESCO Media Arts Cities
York St John event strengthens collaboration between UNESCO Media Arts Cities, York and Viborg, boosting opportunities in creative arts education.
- 28 May 2026
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Design Centre redevelopment focuses on student experience, social spaces and sustainability
York St John University gets ‘overwhelming’ response to its latest creative space.
- 13 May 2026
- Campus & Estates
- Students
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Over £1 million awarded to boost young people’s mental health through creative writing and ethical AI
York St John University partners with Goldsmiths and University of Leeds for Creative Writing Together project.
- 11 May 2026
- Community
- Research
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Upcoming Ebor lecture at York Minster to explore society’s treatment of refugees
York Minster to welcome distinguished academic and refugee advocate Professor Alison Phipps for a powerful and timely Ebor lecture entitled “When Every Hope has Gone: Grief, Rage and Refuge in a Merciless Age”.
- 30 April 2026
- Events
Latest news
Industrial waste management firm named York and North Yorkshire’s top ranked business for 2026
The region’s business community gathers at York St John University for the prestigious Top 100 awards
- Community
Statement in response to the Supreme Court ruling on the legal definition of sex
This update follows the UK Supreme Court's ruling, in relation to For Women Scotland (Ltd) versus the Scottish Ministers, and the subsequent guidance published by the Equality and Human Rights Commission.
- Community
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York St John celebrates a triple win at North Yorkshire Apprenticeship Awards
York St John University apprentices and staff secure three award wins and two commendations at the 4th annual North Yorkshire Apprenticeship Awards held in June.
- Academic Success
York St John University recognised as a Disability Confident Leader
York St John becomes a level 3 Disability Confident Leader.
Poetry in Motion: Creative Writing lecturer’s work connects passengers with the history of reopened railway
Dr John Challis ‘honoured’ to see his verse brought to life at stations along the Northumberland Line.
- Community
- Research
York St John University’s science labs earn internationally recognised sustainability accreditation
LEAF certification awarded for efforts to reduce our environmental impact.
Teachers, educators, parents and policymakers invited to online showcase of education research
From preparing school students for the workplace to new ways to boost engagement and attendance for neurodivergent pupils
North Yorkshire leading the way with UK’s first Protected Landscape-led Natural Health Service
Protected Landscapes should be formally recognised as a core part of the UK’s national infrastructure supporting health, prevention, and community wellbeing, according to a major new report by York St John University.
- Research
England v Germany veterans game marks 1966 World Cup anniversary with powerful message about later life fitness
Documentary follows England’s Veteran Over 75s as they overcome strokes, cancer and bypass surgery to be fit for historic rematch with Germany this July.
York St John University celebrates cultural partnership between UNESCO Media Arts Cities
York St John event strengthens collaboration between UNESCO Media Arts Cities, York and Viborg, boosting opportunities in creative arts education.
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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