We are pleased to announce that the Aesthetica Creative Award is now Open for Entries.
The prize is an annual event, now in its 12th year, awarded by the international art and culture publication Aesthetica Magazine.
building heathy relationships: call for creative submissions
By Tom Young
The Building Healthy Relationships Project is a student led collaboration based at York St John University, working in partnership with Survive, IDAS (Independent Domestic Abuse Services) and York College, that aims to highlight the importance of healthy relationships, emphasise consent and respect, and to strengthen the prevention of sexual violence and harassment on campus.
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confessions of a bookseller
By Harriet Bartle
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to sell books? I used to; I’d worked in retail for three years before I became a bookseller and as such I knew the ropes of customer service. I thought that it might be different, though; almost a romantic sort of job, where you spend your days surrounded by books of all genres, chatting to the quiet customers as they wander in out of the cold and expect to find fellow book lovers carefully shelving new stock and listening to peaceful, interesting music. As a literature student, it became the ideal prospect, the dream job; when I was lucky enough to be presented with the opportunity to enter the group of people that can call themselves booksellers, I jumped into this new world of pages head first. I was eager to see how this fascinating industry worked, particularly in the new era of internet shopping.
third-year dialogue day
There is still time to register to participate in the third-year dialogue morning that will take place at 1000 on Monday 11 December in HG147. Tea, coffee and Danishes will be provided, as well as a wonderful opportunity to engage with teaching staff and discuss the opportunities being made available to all third years. To register for a place, please email Alex Beaumont (a.beaumont@yorksj.ac.uk).
event reflection. the perks and pitfulls of social media: how your digital footprint could both help and hinder your career.
By Tia Byer
On Wednesday 29th November, York St John University held a social media awareness workshop exploring the dangers and benefits of social media. The workshop was run by Andi Keeling. With over 30 years of operational experience working in the corporate world, Andi’s expertise provided York St John students with vital information concerning how to trace our online footprint.
writing session at the bar convent
An exciting opportunity has arisen for students to write in a wonderful surroundings of the Bar Convent Library Archives in York. Continue reading “writing session at the bar convent”
brideshead visited: location at representation at castle howard
By Tia Byer
On 22nd November, Drs Adam Stock and Adam Smith accompanied third-year English Literature students taking the Twentieth-Century Literature module on a trip to Castle Howard. The trip functioned as a supplement to our week 7 text; Evelyn Waugh’s Brideshead Revisited.
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dissertation corner with fearn britton
In this week’s Dissertation Corner, Nicoletta Peddis speaks to current dissertation student Fearn Britton.
congratulations class of 2017!
The Literature team would like to wish our graduating class of 2017 our warmest congratulations! Continue reading “congratulations class of 2017!”
breaking news: the ysj english literature society returns!
By Rose Kirby, English Lit Society Publicity Officer
Following the winding down of this society in previous years, we’re here to restart the academic and diverse community that stood at York St John. A community that will encourage discussion and thorough engagement, as well as support, we are open to students studying Literature, or anyone that loves to emerge themselves in literature.
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“i was able to push myself”: recent literature graduate emily garner tells her YSJ story
“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”
dissertation corner with elisha wise
Interview conducted by Tia Byer
In our second visit to ‘Dissertation Corner’ we are joined by Elisha Wise, who is working on expatriation and femininity in the novels of F. Scott Fitzgerald and Edith Wharton. Continue reading “dissertation corner with elisha wise”