A campus visit to discover the past
Written by Louise Metcalfe Our journey to York St John began in rather sad circumstances. I was going through my father, Barry Haggerston Metcalfe’s things after he passed away aged 90 last year, and...
Category: Alumni Stories
YSJ London Network – inaugural event
Earlier this month we opened the doors of our London Campus to alumni for our first YSJ London Network event. London-based alumni were invited to join the Alumni team for an evening of networking,...
Eva Lett: International Women’s Day 2024
Every year we mark International Women’s Day by reflecting on figures and time periods from our University’s history. The theme for International Women’s Day 2024 is Inspire Inclusion. So, we took a trip to...
YSJ Love Stories 2024
Every Valentine’s Day, we share some of the love stories from our alumni community. From a chance blind date, to meeting in the middle after a long distance relationship, this year we’re excited to...
February newsletter 2024
Welcome to your February newsletter. This month we’re excited for longer days and slightly warmer weather on campus. If January feels like the longest month of the year, then February is definitely the shortest!...
Remembering Janey
The Fundraising and Alumni Team are always happy to welcome alumni back to campus. In January, we opened the doors of the Boat House on Marygate for a special alumni reunion. Over the last...
Reading between the lines: Ripon College library
If you follow us on Facebook, Instagram or X, you’ll have seen our regular Throwback Thursday posts. We have objects, images and stories dating from our foundation in 1841 onwards, and we’re always excited...