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Author: a.beaumont

Posted on May 28, 2019June 17, 2019

Third-Year Celebration Evening

On Monday 20th May, staff from the Literature and Creative Writing programmes were delighted to celebrate with our third-year students, who have just finished studying for their degrees. We would like to wish all of our finishing students a hearty congratulations and fond farewell!

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Posted on April 27, 2018September 18, 2018

the results are in: whitehead wins!

After a very close race, Colson Whitehead’s The Underground Railroad has won the battle to become YSJU’s second Big Summer Read. Further details will be announced shortly.

Posted on April 23, 2018

words matter first year prize

The Literature programme is delighted to announce an exciting new award for our first year students.
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Posted on April 18, 2018September 18, 2018

ysju big summer read

Which book will be the focus of York St John’s second Big Summer Read? You decide! Continue reading “ysju big summer read”

Posted on March 12, 2018September 18, 2018

defining humanity: mary shelley and the shape of water

by Charlotte Stevenson

Picture the scene: it’s late, dark and stormy. Somewhere far from here, Victor Frankenstein has finished putting together the pieces of his creation and with the smallest flicker of a yellow eye, he’s done it – he has conquered the mystery of human life! Continue reading “defining humanity: mary shelley and the shape of water”

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