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,…
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…
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…
The impact of Covid-19 on children in early years settings
In April 2020, senior managers from Kids Planet Day Nurseries, an independent provider of early years education for 7,500 children in the north of England, approached researchers at York St…
Art in Hospitals: YSJ students use photography to engage with mental health and wellbeing
Second year BA Hons Photography student Holly Burton writes about a public engagement project that staged two exhibitions in hospitals during Covid-19. In 2020-21 second year BA Hons Photography students…
Another Windrush in the making: EU citizens and the Settlement Scheme
In this blogpost Helen Trouille, Senior Lecturer in Law at York St John University, discusses the work of the Law Clinic at YSJ with the charity Settled in relation to…
Re-thinking arts as intervention: the creative role of performance in dementia care
To mark the publication of her new book – Performance and Dementia – Dr Nicky Hatton, lecturer in drama at York St John University, reflects on her experiences as an…
YSJ Green Week
York St John Student Union President for Education Jenny Marchant introduces the university’s Green Week – how it came about, and why the campaign has been an amazing experience to…
#SmearforSmear. Cervical Cancer Awareness Campaign
By Katy Harris, ISJ Student Intern. Let’s talk about the C word. January is Cervical Cancer Awareness month, a national campaign run to draw attention to one of the dominant…
Inclusive, socially-distanced community arts during Covid-19
Community Arts During Covid-19 The disruptions and requirement for physical distancing caused by Covid-19 throughout 2020 has forced the majority of community groups to drastically adapt, or even halt, their…