2018

• University Awarded for Commitment to Armed Forces

  

  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

  Publish Date: 
  • 2 November 2018
  Categories: 
  •   Awards
  •    Staff

• ‘Sport and the Fourth Industrial Revolution’: the Inaugural Lecture from Professor Andy Smith MBE

  

  What is the fourth industrial revolution? What will it mean to be human in the near future? Professor Smith will ponder these and other questions in what promises to be a fascinating and inspirational lecture.

  Publish Date: 
  • 23 April 2018

• Blue plaque for pioneering sisters at York St John University

  

  Winifred, Mary and Catherine Cruse have been recognised as pioneers of women’s education by York St John University and the York Civic Trust with a blue plaque on the University’s Quad building – part of the original Victorian college.

  Publish Date: 
  • 11 July 2018
  Categories: 
  •   Campus & Estates
  •    Events
  •    Vice Chancellor

• Rachael Maskell MP to headline Social Innovation Conference at York St John University

  

  Rachael Maskell, MP for Central York, is headlining this year’s Social Innovation Conference on Friday 15 June. The free conference brings together charities, social enterprises and local businesses for a range of talks and workshops around the

  Publish Date: 
  • 7 June 2018

• York St John University photography students exhibit work at York Hospital

  

  Artwork by photography students at York St John University is forming part of an exhibition at York Hospital, aimed at engaging with the hospital environment and contributing to the wellbeing of patients, staff, visitors and the local community.

  Publish Date: 
  • 5 July 2018
  Categories: 
  •   Students

• Why graffiti writers and graffiti matter

  

  A new book by York St John sociology and criminology lecturer, Dr Tyson Mitman, demystifies our preconceptions of graffiti writers by looking beyond the assumption of them having criminal origins. Instead, he offers a detailed portrait of graffiti

  Publish Date: 
  • 21 August 2018
  Categories: 
  •   Research
  •    Staff

• York St John University Backs Trans Equality Initiative

  

  York St John University joins a diverse range of organisations as launch partner for a new Stonewall programme to create better allies for trans people. As one of 13 launch partners from across sectors, York St John will be leading the way by

  Publish Date: 
  • 27 April 2018
  Categories: 
  •   Community

• 'There’s No Place Like Home' for York St John art and design graduates

  

  This June, nearly 100 students who have been studying courses in Fine Art, Graphic Design, Interior Design and Product Design will be putting their work on display for the very first time in an exhibition to showcase their talents.

  Publish Date: 
  • 21 May 2018
  Categories: 
  •   Academic Success
  •    Events
  •    Students

• Events Worth Talking About

  

  York St John University has launched a trio of thought-provoking event programmes in 2018, with free events open to all. Whether you want to learn the secret of happiness from Emma Woolf, or celebrate the centenary of women’s right to vote at

  Publish Date: 
  • 12 April 2018
  Categories: 
  •   Events

• York St John University in top 25 for employability

  

  96.9% of students from York St John University are in employment or further study six months after graduating according to latest Destinations of Leavers in Higher Education (DLHE) survey. This outstanding result places the university 23rd of 153 in

  Publish Date: 
  • 6 July 2018
  Categories: 
  •   Academic Success
  •    Students