April Alumni Newsletter 2021
Welcome to your April newsletter
We hope you enjoy learning about this month’s upcoming events, campus updates and a key alumni benefit.
A year in lockdown
On 23 March we commemorated one year since the first national lockdown began. Alongside other buildings around York, the front of Lord Mayors Walk was illuminated in blue and yellow as part of St Leonard’s Hospice’s campaign highlighting the impact of lockdown.
In case you missed it
Last month, York St John hosted a range of events including history talks and environmental events as part of Green Week. You can watch them for free on YouTube, including events questioning whether the reformation was good for women, if there was a Reagan revolution and how to help hedgehogs.
Upcoming events
This coming month, why not attend one of these free events?
Have you got a novel, poetry collection, script or short story ready for publication? Join York Centre for Writing on Thursday 29 April for a discussion with industry professionals on how to get your work out there. Including local publishers and agents, this is a must attend to learn how to get your work out there. Book your place here.
Did Napoleon betray the principles of the French Revolution? On Wednesday 5 May, join Graeme Callister as he explores Napoleon’s rule and how he adapted, adopted and abandoned the ideals of the French Revolution in the fourth Questions in History event. Book your ticket now.
On Monday 10 May, join Valley Press’ Jamie McGarry and writer Rosie Driffill as they discuss her illness memoir Suddenly, While Living, what makes Scarborough based Valley Press tick, and the importance of independent publishing. Book your place here.
Aesthetica is back!
Aesthetica has become a key part of York culture, and this year they are running a range of live and on demand events. As part of the sixth annual Future Now symposium, hear from York St John alumni Cherie Federico and Dale Donley in the ‘meet the founders’ event. For more information, visit their website.
New look, same blog
This month we updated how our blog looks to make it easier for you to view it on mobile devices. Whilst we haven’t shared much this month, keep your eyes peeled for new content coming soon.
Meanwhile, have you read about Stuart Billingham’s varied career, from academia and pro-vice chancellor of York St John to fiction writer? Why not read Kylie Moody’s blog about her role as a performance marketing executive too?
Alumni Careers
Still looking for a graduate job?
If you are still looking for a graduate job why not sign up to our Virtual Graduate Careers Day on Wednesday 26 May, 11am – 3pm?
Please register for the event on LaunchPad Online and we will send you details of how to access the virtual platform we are using near the date of the event. Don’t forget that you can access LaunchPad Online to book careers appointments, book onto events and search for jobs for life. Sign into LaunchPad Online here https://yorksj.jobteaser.com/en/users/sign_in If you aren’t registered with LaunchPad Online you can use the same link to register.
Need some careers advice?
Whether you are thinking about your next move or considering applying for a promotion, why not book an appointment with a Careers Adviser for advice and guidance to support you making that decision, they can also support you with your application too. To book an appointment, log into LaunchPad Online or create an account if you are not already registered with the platform.
Are you looking to recruit into your business?
We are holding a Graduate Careers Day on Wednesday 26 May, 11am – 3pm, and are looking for employers who are recruiting to attend the event. If you would like further information, please email jobs&opps@yorksj.ac.uk We love to see our Alumni supporting our current graduates. If you don’t have vacancies right now, you can always register with LaunchPad Online as an employer, create a company profile and then add vacancies as and when you have them, email jobs&opps@yorksj.ac.uk and we can send you further details on how to do this.
Thinking about post-graduate study?
Attend the next online open evening on Wednesday 19 May to find out about course content, talk to your prospective tutors, and find out more about life as a post-graduate student. You can find out more on our website.
Did you know you’re eligible for an alumni fee discount?
All alumni are eligible for an automatic 10% discount when you study a post-graduate course with us.
Alumni that graduated in 2019 or 2020 also qualify for the progression scholarship, which entitles you to up to a 50% fee discount, depending on what you were awarded whilst studying with us.
The discounts do not apply if you choose to study our Physiotherapy (Pre-registration) MSc, Occupational Therapy (Pre-registration) MSc, or the Professional Doctorate in Counselling. The progression scholarship cannot be applied to any PGCE courses either.
Do you have your own business?
Whatever degree you completed, we’re excited to begin supporting our alumni businesses. Keep an eye out for more information on how we aim to do this in the next few months!
In the meantime, if you graduated in the last three years, why not enter the Green Gown Awards? Their Enterprise Award recognises social, social media and sustainable enterprise that benefits society. Find out more on their website.
A year already?
This time last year, the Class of 2020 were handing in their dissertations and thinking about their final assessments. Whilst some students managed to get pictures in front of campus, others made do with sunny garden celebrations. Where will you be this time next year?
Throwback to Heworth Croft
Last month we posted a throwback to Heworth Croft on our social media. We had a great response, including memories of friendly animals, meeting friends for life and water fights!
Do you have a happy memory of living here? Email alumni@yorksj.ac.uk and we’ll include it in an upcoming blog post!
A lot to say about allotments
York St John is proud to be making campus more sustainable and eco-friendly, including bee hives on campus, and renting allotments to local people. During lockdown, allotment fees were waived to help the local community access outdoor space. For many allotment users, they found their allotment provided a vital community link alongside the ability to spend time outdoors. Read the full article on our website.
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