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… Read More »
Author Archives: m.reason
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… Read More »
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… Read More »
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. … Read More »
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… Read More »
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… Read More »
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… Read More »
Introducing (In)Justice International
The Institute for Social Justice and Injustice International are pleased to announce a partnership over the next year (2021-22), headed by Dr Adam Formby (Senior lecturer in Sociology and Criminology,… Read More »
Breaking Bread and Drinking Tea with Researchers of the Global Majority
Siara Illing-Ahmed is a Storyteller and PhD candidate at York St John University, she makes performances that use food and conversation to explore questions of identity and heritage. ‘I was told as… Read More »
Making Waves: Institute for Social Justice PGR Symposium
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to the cancellation of many events, conferences and gatherings that York St John University has previously played host to. However, during these challenging times the… Read More »