Making Waves: The Institute for Social Justice PGR Symposium 2023
Matthew Peyton, ISJ student intern, joined the Making Waves Symposium to discuss the ways to diversify teaching and social justice. I was recently invited to take part in the ‘Making…
Changes to adult autism and ADHD diagnostic assessment – A research perspective
This blog post presents a response from researchers and academics at from the Institute for Social Justice and the RNWC (Research on Neurodiversity, Wellbeing and Counselling Group) at York St…
A new partnership with Enactus UK: improving social mobility for young people in disadvantaged secondary schools
In this blog post Tom Dobson, recently appointed Professor of Education at York St John University, introduces a new partnership between the university and Enactus. The partnership aligns with the…
Supporting Heritage Languages through York St John’s Community Language School
Did you know, over 1 million children in the UK use English as an additional language?* In this blog, ISJ intern Matthew Peyton introduces the work of York St…
Penning Parenthood
On the 19th of November, anyone identifying as a parent in York was invited to attend readings on parenthood. The readings were by authors and artists. After this reading, parents…
Toilet Talk: Empowering young people in schools to research and talk about toilet issues
Pupil toilets are a problematic space in school. Pupils often report feeling unsafe and being concerned about the cleanliness and hygiene of school toilets. As such are often reluctant to…
Enough is Enough: a carnival on climate change
Day 10 of COP26. Today and tomorrow we hear from students who are taking action on climate. Henry Dawson, 3rd year Drama and Theatre student, uses his skills as a facilitator…
Suitcase Stories: new NERC funded project explores climate adaptation with young people
When we talk about climate change and its impacts, we often focus – rightly – on how to prevent it. But just as important, given that the consequences of climate…
The impact of Covid-19 on children in early years settings
In April 2020, senior managers from Kids Planet Day Nurseries, an independent provider of early years education for 7,500 children in the north of England, approached researchers at York St…
Activity books provide creative inspiration for children in York
York St John University and City of York Council have teamed up with REACH – York’s cultural education partnership to produce ‘Creative Doodle Books’ Two thousand children and young people…