MA Information Evening: Contemporary Literature/Creative Writing MA & MFA, 4 Dec
MA Contemporary Literature, MA Creative Writing, MFA Creative Writing
Wed 4th December, 1645-1800, HG147
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Join American Studies and the Global Cafe for Thanksgiving this year!
Domestic Abuse Training for Students!
This training is being run for YSJ by local charity IDAS. IDAS is the largest specialist charity in Yorkshire supporting anyone experiencing or affected by domestic abuse or sexual violence. (www.idas.org.uk )Completing this training will mean you become an ‘IDAS Champion’.
Students Dive into the Past at York Explore Archives
Adam Kirkbride reports back on last week’s trip to York Explore Library and Archives.
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BHM 2019: ‘It is an Ideal for Which I Am Prepared to Die’: The Activism of Nelson Mandela
On Oct 29th, YSJU welcomed Sarah Slater to deliver a talk as part of Black History Month. Staff and students gained valuable knowledge about Mandela, his life and his works.
BHM2019: ‘If Beale Street Could Talk – Baldwin’s Poetry On Screen
For Black History Month we asked students to recommend works by Black writers that are important to them. All recommendations will be acquired by ILS and included in a dedicated exhibition in Fountains. Kicking us off, Adam Kirkbride reflects on the recent adaptation of James Badlwin’s If Beale Street Could Talk.
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Commuting to University? Stay in YSJU accommodation for just £15 per night!
An excellent deal for commuting students.
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“We are our stories, and our stories are us”: a reflection on the 2019 Words Matter lecture
Erin Byrne reports back on this year’s Words Matter Lecture, delivered by Dr Fraser Mann.
Important All About Respect Training Open to Students
Please be aware of the following All About Respect Training open to students.
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Meet Clara Barley and Hear About Her Work On Anne Lister, As Seen In Gentleman Jack
Yorkshire-based author Clara Barley has written both fiction and non-fiction about Anne Lister of Shibden Hall. Clara was inspired to write the novel through her work at Shibden Hall, and was also involved both behind the scenes and on camera with the Gentleman Jack TV series.
YSJU Careers Support for Life – Sign up here!
Make the most of your degree with the official York St John University Careers website, which you can access for life once you have signed up with your univeristy email account.
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