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Re-imagining Door 84: Empowering Communities Through Participatory Research

Explore the collaborative research conducted with Door 84, a cornerstone of community engagement for young people and nestled in The Groves district of York. The project was funded by the…

January 20, 2025 in Equality, Institute for Social Justice Lecture, Student Intern.
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At the water’s edge: exploring access to ‘blue space’ for people with disabilities

As part of the Institute for Social Justice’s Community Research Grant initiative, Open Country has been working with Dr Catherine Heinemeyer to expand their understanding and engagement with accessibility and…

April 25, 2023 in Equality.

Teachers as ‘Change Agents’ – YSJ Teacher Education Diversity and Inclusion Conference 2022

ISJ Student intern Emily Howarth reflects on York St John’s first ever Teacher Education Diversity and Inclusion conference this June in association with the Institute for Social Justice, and organised…

July 10, 2022 in Diversity and Inclusion, Equality, Institute for Social Justice Lecture, Student Intern.
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‘So much more than your CV’ – Conversations About Student Volunteering

Institute for Social Justice student intern Emily Howarth talks to YSJ staff and students about the different benefits of volunteering. Every year, YSJ students gain incredible experiences through volunteering. Yet,…

May 9, 2022 in Diversity and Inclusion, Equality, Student Intern, Widening Participation.

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The ISJ supports collaborative research and practice that draws on the range of academic expertise across our university. We seek to facilitate research, projects and partnerships that help us to pursue and promote a fairer society.

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  • Ecological Justice
  • Education for Social Justice
  • Equality
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  • INC Lab
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  • Learning At The Junction 2022
  • LGBTQIA+
  • Living Lab
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  • Parenthood
  • Research Event
  • Resilience in a Changing Climate
  • Resilience in a Changing Climate
  • Student Intern
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  • Widening Participation

ISJ Posts

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

Living Lab interns run first successful clothes swap event on campus

Sustainable Fashion Zine: Call-Out, Out With The New, In With The Old

Friendly Living Fund: WinterKind, Warm Clothing Collection and Distribution

“Not merely as a methodological choice, but a political and ethical stance on whose knowledge is valued”  

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