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Ripon newsletter: June 2023

Can you believe it’s been a year since we launched this newsletter? Over the past year, it’s been incredible learning more about our Ripon alumni community, your experience of studying with us and sharing...

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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...

Our York 10k team: introducing Louise

With less than two months to go until the York 10k, we’d like to introduce you to the team running for our alumni-funded scholarships. Anyone connected to York St John can join our team,...

June alumni newsletter 2023

Welcome to your June newsletter! Wasn’t last month a busy one? With three bank holidays, the first warm weather we’ve had all year and the excitement of Eurovision, we hope you found time last...

Our York 10k team: introducing Sally

With less than two months to go until the York 10k, we’d like to introduce you to the team running for our alumni-funded scholarships. Anyone connected to York St John can join our team,...

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Strength training for runners!

By Martin Bond, YSJ Active Development Officer Although it might sound obvious, most people associate training for running with doing running. This is true to a certain extent, and getting in the mileage is...