“In the future I hope to continue working in academia, either as a Lecturer or part of a student services team. I was inspired by the Literature lecturers at York St John to consider teaching at university because their passion and knowledge is all I could ever want from a career.”
“best years of my life”: recent literature graduate rhiannon young tells her YSJ story
“I absolutely fell in love with the close-knit environment of life at York St John. There is a real sense of unity amongst the students. ”
“it was empowering”: recent literature graduate bethan jarvis tells her YSJ story
“I loved getting to know like-minded people, who all had a passion for literature. York St John is unique in its atmosphere – it is inclusive and intimate and I also felt supported. Every lecture, seminar and tutorial was a joy!”
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event reflection: shakespeare’s contemporary appeal
By Oscar Williams
Pippa Nixon and Alex Waldmann discuss Shakespeare in the 21st Century.
York St. John recently hosted an intimate discussion on Shakespeare with leading Shakespearean actors, and York St John Cultural Fellows, Pippa Nixon and Alex Waldmann. Pippa and Alex have been involved in polarising, contemporary productions of As You Like It, King John and Hamlet. Continue reading “event reflection: shakespeare’s contemporary appeal”
student event. how mismanaged social media could cost you your career. Weds 29th November.
How well do you present yourself online? Do you come across as professional, reliable and employable? How much do you know about your own digital footprint, and the implications this could have on your future?
current YSJU student discusses theatre debut of her first play, ‘amphibious’
Late October saw the debut of Amphibious, a play penned by current Literature and History student Lydia Corsland. The play was performed at York Theatre Royal. Words Matter Blogger Jenna Houston sat down with Lydia to discuss the play: its genesis, performance and reception.
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dissertation corner with jenna houston
Interview conducted by Nicoletta Peddis
In our first ever visit to ‘Dissertation Corner’ we are joined by third-year student, Jenna Houston, who is currently penning a dissertation on binary relationships in Gothic literature!
listen to ben jonson’s volpone, performed by YSJU students
Ben Jonson’s 1606 play Volpone is a set-text on ‘1En600: Introduction to Literary Studies’, a first year module which takes students on a trans-historical tour of English Literature published prior to the 19th century. To supplement their reading, this year’s students worked with staff to perform a live-reading of the play for their peers. You can now listen to a recording of the performance via the YSJU Media Library!
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words matter review: helen cadbury’s ‘to catch a rabbit’
By Erin Byrne
Helen Cadbury’s To Catch a Rabbit is at its core a quintessential crime story, and a fantastic one at that.
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black history and the transatlantic imagination
By Ellie-Anderson Ingham
I am currently trying to think of a word to encapsulate the sheer brilliance of the annual Black History Month talk which I attended yesterday. The ethos, which brought together provocative talks and inspiring speakers, was heart-warming. You could have heard a pin drop.
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the base-line: imaginary worlds students go to see blade runner 2049
By Adam Cummings
On Tuesday the 5th of October the Literature and Media programmes organised a group free trip to see Blade Runner 2049 as part of the module 2EN440: Imaginary Worlds. The crowd, as you arrived within the York City Screen cinema, was definitely recognisable. If someone was to say, “Imagine a group of Science Fiction Literature students grouped together, waiting to see perhaps the most anticipated science fiction sequel to be released in thirty years”, I guarantee that you would at least be able to spot some key similarities among these people.
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a cold cheeseburger & the waterstones lock-in, 2017
By Beth Davies
I’m fully aware all those reading this post right now have been sat eagerly by their phones, awaiting the tweet of a new Words Matter post. Well, I’m not one to disappoint. Here we are: grab a brew, sit and read all about my experiences at this year’s Waterstones Student Lock-In. I hope you made it to the night, but if you couldn’t attend we now use the power of literature to allow you to re-live it through words. Let’s see how it goes…
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student opportunity: be an IDAS champion
Thank you to Gemma Linfoot-King and Lizzie Hope for getting in touch to tell us about an exciting and informative experience for YSJU students. They are hosting a free lunch followed by training to be an IDAS Champion. IDAS are the largest charity in Yorkshire supporting anyone who has experiencing or affected by domestic abuse of sexual violence.
The event takes place from 12-4.30 on Thursday 16th November in SK/036, and you can book your place here.
this week! waterstones lock-in, tuesday 17 october
By Beth Davies
Everyone listen up! Waterstones are offering you one small snippet of your wildest dreams. Tuesday night. Cancel your plans. It’s about to get crazy.
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student opportunity: graduate and work placement fair, wednesday 18 october
YSJU is hosting a Graduate and Work Placement Fair on Wednesday 18 October, 11am – 3pm in Temple Hall. Over 20 employers are attending, offering Graduate Years-in-Industry and Summer Internships.
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