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Community Research Grant gathering: Through the eyes of a student intern

ISJ intern Jess Dancer documents her experience participating in a dynamic Community Research Grant gathering. This was a new opportunity to learn from and contribute to discussions around ‘impact’ in…

February 28, 2025 in Institute for Social Justice Lecture, Student Intern.

Writing Resilience – A Creative Writing Anthology on Resilience In A Changing Climate

Are you a creative thinker, passionate about action in the climate crisis, or looking to put yourself out there and be a part of an exciting YSJU community project? Why…

February 21, 2025 in Ecological Justice, Student Intern.
CRG group members discuss impact at table with post-its

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.
Project INC banner that reads 'Truly inclusive campus'

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.
Door 84 notice board with 'What would you change about Door 84?' as central post

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.
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.
Volunteers and participants working together

Living Lab’s First Repair Fair: Working Together To Create Change

Ellie Steel is this year’s Community Development Intern at the Living Lab. She will be working together with students and staff within and beyond the ISJ to co-create and promote…

November 28, 2024 in Student Intern.
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, Education for Social Justice.
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.

The Garden Project: Student innovation, concentrated on ecological, sustainable goals

Living Lab intern Hayden Costello updates the campus community on recent experiments, in collaboration with the Students’ Union, in creating a student-led café – including a takeover of St Crux…

March 12, 2024 in Ecological Justice, Education for Social Justice, Feeding the Campus 2022-23, Student Intern.

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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”  

Friendly Living Fund: Compost Project

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

Friendly Living Fund: SMART Study Group

Where Is the Space for Quiet ADHD?

“Research led by autistic and other neurodivergent people is the solution”

Meet our new ISJ intern!

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