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40 Years of OT at York St John – Hannah Pearson

Hannah Pearson studied Occupational Therapy at York St John from 2010 – 2013. She has written a blog post updating us on what she is up to now and about her time on the programme to help commemorate OT’s 40 years at York … Continue reading

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A Student’s Perspective – Kimberley Dutton

Having just completed her Occupational Therapy studies at York St John university and looking forward to graduation in November, YSJOT student Kimberley Dutton has kindly written about her experiences on the programme, living in York and plans for the future. What did … Continue reading

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40 Years of OT at York St John – Senior Lecturer Stephen Wey

Next year’s Year 2 Coordinator Stephen Wey studied Occupational Therapy at York St John from 1990 – 1993 and returned as a lecturer here in 2006. He has kindly wrote a blog post for us sharing his memories of his time … Continue reading

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Spring Into Action

Soon to be third year student Becky Nicholls shares her experience on the 2OT504 module and how this inspired her and fellow students to setup the successful ‘Spring Into Action’ campaign. As part of one of our level 2 modules, 2OT504 … Continue reading

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YSJOT40 Anniversary BBQ

On the 3rd June York St John hosted a barbeque to celebrate 40 years of the Occupational Therapy programme being taught at the university. Social Media Graduate Intern George Peat has written a blog post covering the day. With the … Continue reading

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End of Year Evaluations: How do level one students’ describe their student experience?

At the end of each academic year, students are asked to provide feedback to staff about their experience of being on the Programme.  In this week’s post Kerry Sorby (as level one co-ordinator) summarises the recent level one review day … Continue reading

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SOTLS Conference – Kathleen Renwick

Third year student Kathleen Renwick attended the Student Occupational Therapy Links Scotland conference on the 3rd March 2017 where her contribution won ‘Best Poster’. She has kindly written about her experience at the conference for us. What were you presenting? I … Continue reading

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40 Years of OT at York St John – Sarah-Jayne Berry

Sarah studied Occupational Therapy at York St John and has very kindly wrote a blog post for us about her time on the programme and what she is up to now. When did you study at YSJ?I completed my Occupational … Continue reading

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40 Years of OT at York St John – Dr Jane Cronin Davis

Dr Jane Cronin-Davis studied Occupational Therapy at York St John from 1991 – 1994, first worked as a lecturer for the university for 2002 – 2003 and then returned in 2010. She has very kindly shared her memories of her time studying and working with … Continue reading

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40 Years of OT at York St John – Meral Altilar

Meral studied Occupational Therapy at York St John from 2003 – 2006 and has very kindly wrote a blog post for us about her time on the programme and what she is up to now! At the age of 25 I … Continue reading

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