Trapped by the System, Released by Creativity
Each year the Institute for Social Justice Student prize is awarded to a final year undergraduate student. The prize recognises investment, engagement and understanding of social justice issues in a…
Taking film seriously: an exploration of cinema and social justice
In this blog Martin Hall and Lauren Stephenson, senior lecturers in Film and Media & Communications, discuss their ‘Cinema and Social Justice’ Project. The Cinema and Social Justice project is…
Toilet Talk: Empowering young people in schools to research and talk about toilet issues
Pupil toilets are a problematic space in school. Pupils often report feeling unsafe and being concerned about the cleanliness and hygiene of school toilets. As such are often reluctant to…
Paul Kissack: The Task Before Us
On Tuesday 24th May 2022, Paul Kissack delivered the 2nd Annual Archbishop of York Institute for Social Justice Lecture. Titled ‘The Task Before Us’, in this lecture, Paul offers some…
A Shared Passion for History
Mind the Gap associate artist Daniel Foulds and York St John student Holly Mecrow reflect upon their shared passion for history and the value of buddy systems in helping widen…
Pip, Pop and a Pandemic: A documentary exploring the lived experience of schizophrenia.
Filmmaker Tracy Willits is a senior lecturer in media production at York St John University with a background in health documentaries for broadcast television. In this blog she…
Working with Communities to Make a Contribution to a More Socially Just World
In this blog post Alma Mason, post-graduate researcher at York St John University, discusses her experiences of co-operative inquiry and community-led change as part of the Croxteth Community Trust. …
Suitcase Stories: new NERC funded project explores climate adaptation with young people
When we talk about climate change and its impacts, we often focus – rightly – on how to prevent it. But just as important, given that the consequences of climate…
Institute for Social Justice Student Prize 2021: Alissa Morgan
York St John University is delighted to announce Alissa Morgan as recipient of the first-ever Institute for Social Justice Student Prize. The prize is awarded to a graduating student for…
The Boy Who Could not Read: The Importance of Widening Participation that Reaches Out
In this blog post Adam Formby, senior lecturer in sociology at York St John University, talks about both his work and lived experience of widening participation. * * * What…