Five things you might not know about our quad
The quad has been an integral part of York St John since we were founded, or has it? For decades, students who studied with us have viewed the quad as an important part of...
Category: Alumni Stories
Well done to our York 10k team
After a week of rain, the forecast before the York 10k was tentatively bright with possible showers. Luckily, Sunday dawned bright and sunny with near perfect running conditions for our team. Some new personal...
Pin badge inspiration
How do you sum up your experience of York St John? Every year we ask our graduating class to take part in our pin badge competition to design their graduation pin badge, and we...
YSJ Families: A multi-generation connection
When Pam Beck (nee Waye) arrived at St John’s College in 1966 to study our Primary Education Course with a specialism in music, she wasn’t the first person to study with us, or the...
From Ripon College, a life in teaching
In early 2023 the Alumni Office enjoyed a special visit from Margaret, the daughter of Ripon College alumna Nora. In 2021, we were honoured to send Nora an Honorary Bachelor of Education Degree, making...
YSJ Families: Geoff Cooper
In our first YSJ Families installment, we hear from Geoff Cooper who studied with us in the late 1950s. From the luxury of college life to reflecting on his time with us after his...
Five places to see on the York St John campus
York St John University is known for its community feel. So when we heard someone was completing their work experience with our directorate, we couldn’t resist talking to them about all things alumni! After...