Jess Dancer at CRG event and working on notes at table

Community Research Grant gathering: Through the eyes of a student intern

ISJ intern Jess Dancer documents her experience participating in a dynamic Community Research Grant gathering. This was a new opportunity to learn from and contribute to discussions around ‘impact’ in…

Door 84 notice board with 'What would you change about Door 84?' as central post

Re-imagining Door 84: Empowering Communities Through Participatory Research

Explore the collaborative research conducted with Door 84, a cornerstone of community engagement for young people and nestled in The Groves district of York. The project was funded by the…

Institute for Social Justice

at York St John University

Author Archives: Jess Dancer

Student micro-grant scheme addresses cost-of-living challenges and climate resilience.

Community Research Grant gathering: Through the eyes of a student intern

Writing Resilience – A Creative Writing Anthology on Resilience In A Changing Climate

Shared knowledge, shared value: exploring meaningful impact with our Community Research Grants

New neurodiversity-positive research informing campuses across the UK

Dr Matthew Green’s journey as the first ISJ affiliated PhD

Living Lab’s First Repair Fair: Working Together To Create Change

Our year with sanctuary seekers at the community allotment

What does an intern at the ISJ get up to?

The Garden Project: Student innovation, concentrated on ecological, sustainable goals