10 tips for the Class of 2022
1. Take time to relax and celebrate Graduation is a time to celebrate your achievements, and completing a degree is a massive achievement! It’s important to take time to relax, enjoy your celebrations, and...
Category: Alumni Stories
St John’s as a Voluntary Aid Detachment Hospital
During World War One many teacher training colleges temporarily closed due to falling student numbers. St John’s College closed due to a lack of students in 1916 and did not reopen until after the...
John Wilkinson: a lifetime in education
Introducing John John trained as a primary school teacher at St John’s College York (1963-66). In 2019, he applied for and was awarded an honorary BEd in recognition of the academic rigour of his...
Peter Simpson: from teaching to trustee
Dr Peter Simpson started at St John’s College in 1973. This meant that he experienced the College transition into the College of Ripon and York St John. Since then, he has embarked on a...
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,...
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...
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...