Five and a Half Club Returns for the 56th Time!
Since they left in 1965, several members of this year group have returned every year to celebrate and remember some of the best years and times of their lives. It’s a staggering record, testimony...
Category: Alumni News
Second Cordukes Visit to YSJ
Last year, the University received a visit from John, Heather and Erin Cordukes who are descendants of Edward Preston Cordukes, the first student ever to register and study at YSJ, starting in 1841. (Link...
Romano Zavaroni – Honorary Fellowship Celebration
We’re delighted to share the news that on 13 October 2018, York St John University will be recognising the contribution Romano Zavaroni made to York St John and to education in general by awarding...
Heritage Room Seeking Alumni Items
Do you know what it’s like to move house? I do. I’ve moved three times in the past four years! Every time there’s a quandary when coming across things from the past. I no...
Teaching and Refereeing: A Winning Combination – Alumni Stories, Gerry Kershaw
Not many people take up refereeing at 16 years old. Fewer sacrifice playing a sport in college to pursue officiating. And even fewer stay with refereeing for 58 years in one capacity or another....
A Blindfellows Chronicle – Alumni Stories, Auriel Roe
We love a good book at York St John, so we were delighted to hear from former student Auriel Roe, when she got in touch to tell us about her new book, A Blindfellows...
MASTER OF HER UNIVERSE – How choosing the right MA helped author Nuala Ellwood release her writing potential
It’s always a big decision to commit to a Master’s degree. Especially when real, adult life is in full swing and study must be balanced with kids, jobs and relationships. It can be tiring...