Miles Salter: My First Month at UCRYSJ
It was the quad that did it. Looking back, I didn’t know much. I’m not convinced I know a lot now, but as an 18-year old, away from home and starting a new chapter,...
Author: Jessica Warburton-White
Andrew McLean: from geography to lecturing and back again
Introducing Andy Andrew McLean grew up in North East Derbyshire and now lives in Lincolnshire. Andy completed his course in 1968 before beginning his career in further and higher education. Now retired, in his...
October alumni newsletter 2022
Welcome to your October alumni newsletter! Since your last newsletter, we’ve welcomed students back to campus, sent our alumni magazine to the printers and enjoyed speaking to alumni visitors. Looking ahead, we can’t wait...
Neil Allen: a career in higher education
Introducing Neil Originally from Scarborough, Neil Allen completed his studies with us in 1982 before beginning his career. Now living in St Albans, Hertfordshire, Neil enjoys walking, watching wildlife and travelling. In his spare...
Marking 160 years since Ripon College’s foundation
In 1862, Ripon teacher training College opened its doors for the first time. Unlike the opening of its predecessor in 1846, Ripon College was opened with far more fanfare. Guests were invited to attend...
September alumni newsletter
Welcome to your September alumni newsletter! It’s been another busy month at York St John with several important events happening throughout August. On campus, part of the alumni team volunteered to work on A...
Professor Emeritus Stuart Billingham: A York St John legacy
I hadn’t heard of the College of Ripon and York St John (as the University was named) in 1998 before I applied for – and in terms of my life thereafter was lucky enough...