Where Is the Space for Quiet ADHD?
The ADHD conversation is often dominated by loudness, energy, and disruption. But what about those of us who are quiet, observant, and constantly overlooked? The following post is written by…
Meet our new ISJ intern!
ISJ intern Josh Mackenzie reflects on his first week attending a Community Research Grant event and the launch of the Living Lab Friendly Living Fund. This was a chance to…
Student micro-grant scheme addresses cost-of-living challenges and climate resilience.
In this post, Timothy Cave from York St John Students’ Union tells us more about the Friendly Living Fund (FLF) launch. This new micro-grant scheme hopes to enable students to…
Shared knowledge, shared value: exploring meaningful impact with our Community Research Grants
On 6 February 2025, the Institute for Social Justice brought together YSJ academics and staff from the VCSE organisations who are currently collaborating on Community Research Grants (CRG). In this blog post,…
New neurodiversity-positive research informing campuses across the UK
This blog post was written by Jamie Williams, co-director of Spectrum First Education Ltd, who has been working with ISJ academics to explore how Higher Education can actively recognise and…
Dr Matthew Green’s journey as the first ISJ affiliated PhD
Always wondered what doing a PhD entails? Hear from the first postgraduate researcher affiliated with the ISJ to complete his PhD. Dr Matthew Green is continuing to contributed to social…
Our year with sanctuary seekers at the community allotment
As the harvest season draws to a close, it is a good time of year to offer an update on how 2024 has been on The Haxby Road Community allotment…
What does an intern at the ISJ get up to?
Maisie Wilson shares stories and insights from their time as an Intern at the ISJ 2023-2024. From creating the first student-led podcasts and behind-the-scenes editing work from across the social…
Show some love for your campus with Wild Wednesdays – starting this week!
As Spring approaches, it could be the perfect time to turn your hand to greener things, as Wild Wednesdays start up again on 6 March, from 1pm to 3pm. Community…
Shared knowledge, Shared values: Exploring questions about collaborative research
In February 2024, the Institute for Social Justice brought together YSJ academics and staff from the VCSE organisations who are currently collaborating on Community Research Grants (CRG). In this blog…