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Exploring circular economy partnerships through play: new report

Institute for Social Justice and York Business School researchers hosted community members and leads from Tadcaster and Malton to playfully question the potential of partnerships in boosting circular economy initiatives…

March 25, 2026 in Research Event.
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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…

December 8, 2025 in Diversity and Inclusion, Neurodiversity and Autism, Uncategorized.
Living Lab Friendly Living Fund launch event with discussion group sat around table, writing ideas on paper

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…

December 2, 2025 in Resilience in a Changing Climate, Student Intern.
SDG Goals held up on board by two attendees infront of audience

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…

March 13, 2025 in Student Intern.
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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,…

February 14, 2025 in Institute for Social Justice Lecture.
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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…

February 13, 2025 in Diversity and Inclusion, Institute for Social Justice Lecture, Neurodiversity and Autism.
Dr Matthew Green graduating at York Minster

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…

November 30, 2024 in Uncategorized.
The Haxby Road Community allotment project

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…

November 4, 2024 in Asylum Seekers and Refugees.
Maisie Wilson speaking at Doing Change event 2024

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…

August 22, 2024 in Student Intern.
Students at York St John campus doing gardening activity

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…

March 4, 2024 in Feeding the Campus 2022-23.

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From Participation to Inclusion: How Drama Helped Me Understand Social Justice

Quilting Change: What do you think humanity’s future on earth looks like?

Friendly Living Fund: Greening the Groves

“Co-production has taught me never to underestimate any form of knowledge”

Accessible Culture: Reflections from a Creative Hackathon in Estonia

Rethinking Belonging: What participatory research reveals about neurodivergent life on university campuses

Reflections from a semester as a student researcher

How does York St John create social impact? We’d value your perspective

What Our Alumni are telling us about Social Impact – and why their voices matter for YSJ’s future

Exploring circular economy partnerships through play: new report

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