Reflections of an ‘Old CRYSJer’ – by Prof. Stuart C Billingham
When my wife and I first landed in York we started life in a house that had formerly been a corner shop in the Clifton area. In some respects, this was to be a...
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CRYSJ stories: Alan Smith
Alan Smith studied at Ripon College, completing his course in 1977. By the time he finished at Ripon, it had transitioned into the College of Ripon and York St John, thanks in part, to...
YSJ Love Stories 2025: 1960s to 2007
Every year we ask our alumni to share their YSJ Love Stories to celebrate Valentine’s Day. From meeting on their first day and blind dates, to romances spanning decades, we received so many this...
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...
Pete Carvill: a writing life
Introducing Pete Where are you from and where do you live now? I’m originally from Runcorn. I was born there in 1981 but whenever I’m abroad and someone asks, I say, “Liverpool.” That’s not...
Martin Roberts: this was where it all started
It’s always wonderful to welcome alumni back to campus, and on Monday 27 March alumnus Martin Roberts returned to campus to take part in Industry Week. Every year, students in the School of the...
Prometheus or ‘the quad is on fire!?’
As part of our ongoing community initiatives, we will be creating a communal BBQ area in the quad every evening from 4pm… Or rather, this April Fool’s Day we decided to see who really...