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

This blog has been written by Second Year Fine Art Student Lydia Mattson, about the Climate Resilience Quilt that was created as part of a group project in collaboration with…

June 30, 2026 in Resilience in a Changing Climate, Uncategorized.

Friendly Living Fund: Greening the Groves

In this post Martha Cattell (Living Lab Research Assistant) caught up with Tracy from The Groves Association who received funding  alongside YSJ student Rae for a project entitled ‘Greening the…

June 30, 2026 in Ecological Justice, Resilience in a Changing Climate.

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

Are you a creative thinker, passionate about action in the climate crisis, sustainability and fashion, or simply looking to put yourself out there and be a part of an exciting…

February 11, 2026 in Resilience in a Changing Climate.

Friendly Living Fund: WinterKind, Warm Clothing Collection and Distribution

In this post Martha Cattell (Living Lab Research Assistant) caught up with Ruke Ejegreh who received funding along with other students from the London Campus who are part of Encantus…

February 6, 2026 in Ecological Justice, Resilience in a Changing Climate.

Friendly Living Fund: Compost Project

In this post Martha Cattell (Living Lab Research Assistant) caught up with MA student Emily Haworth who received funding for her composting project as part of round 1 of the…

February 5, 2026 in Resilience in a Changing Climate.
Amos Trust workshop and student attendees

Building Change Together: A Look Inside a People’s Assembly

ISJ Intern Josh Mackenzie shares his experience facilitating at his first People’s Assembly. Hosted by the Living Lab on the topic of student activism on campus, this was an opportunity…

January 14, 2026 in Co-production, Resilience in a Changing Climate, Resilience in a Changing Climate, Student Intern.

Friendly Living Fund: SMART Study Group

In this post Martha Cattell (Living Lab Research Assistant) caught up with Business Management student Emmanuel Okenla, who received funding for his project ‘SMART Study Group’ as part of round…

January 13, 2026 in Resilience in a Changing Climate.
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.
Close up of bags of sustainable period products

The Period Project – by Georgina Wetherall

Liv Webb (Living Lab intern) interviews Georgina Wetherall, one of the recipients of the Living Lab’s new Friendly Living Fund micro-grant, to find out how she is using the funding…

October 14, 2025 in Resilience in a Changing Climate, Student Intern.

Weathering the Change: Building Climate Resilience at York St John University

Martha Cattell, the Living Lab’s new Research Assistant, explores just why the current Living Lab focuses on climate resilience, how climate change is already affecting our campus, and how staff…

September 10, 2025 in Ecological Justice, Education for Social Justice, Resilience in a Changing Climate.

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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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ISJ Posts

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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