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Pride, Poverty, and the Power of Community: Supporting Our Older Generations with the Respect They Deserve

This blogpost was written by Jo Volpe, CEO of Leeds Old People’s Forum (LOPF). It was first published on LOPF webpages, 5 June 2025.

June 23, 2025 in Diversity and Inclusion.

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.
Hands all in cir

Give a Gift: what do service users really think about the charities that support them?

Every year the Institute for Social Justice allocates funding to Community Research Grants –  pockets of funding that facilitate projects between York St John researchers and VCSE groups. This year,…

February 27, 2024 in Asylum Seekers and Refugees, Diversity and Inclusion, Education for Social Justice.

Report launch from the ‘Bring your Voice to the World Cafe’ event

In May, researchers at YSJ held a World Café Event in collaboration with Our City Hub at York Explore Library to find out about migrants’ perspectives about what research academics…

September 25, 2023 in Asylum Seekers and Refugees.

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…

June 23, 2023 in Education for Social Justice.

The Community Garden: Helping to Build a Greener Campus

Matthew Peyton, ISJ student intern, joined the Living Lab Community Garden volunteers and the University Grounds Team for the first outdoor session! Last week I was invited to take part…

May 10, 2023 in Ecological Justice.
Open Country participants stand on sandy bank

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.
Selection of raw veg and fruit on a table

Planet Food York: a cafe for all

Living Lab bloggers Lauryn Wilson and Charlie Malbon interviewed Rosie Walker-Lyne, a third year York St John student of English Language and Linguistics who volunteers at Planet Food York. Rosemary…

April 6, 2023 in Ecological Justice, Education for Social Justice, Feeding the Campus 2022-23, Student Intern.
Red Tower volunteers holding a fundraising cheque

Red Tower York – helping the community one bite at a time

As interns with the Living Lab, Lauryn Wilson and Charlie Malbon had the opportunity to meet with Mike Calvert (the chairman) and Bill Hill (a CIC director) from Red Tower,…

March 15, 2023 in Ecological Justice, Feeding the Campus 2022-23, Student Intern.
Classroom with Children

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…

December 16, 2022 in Diversity and Inclusion.

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ISJ Posts

Belonging and ‘bubbles’: Mind The Gap and York St John student collaboration

Pride, Poverty, and the Power of Community: Supporting Our Older Generations with the Respect They Deserve

Creating the ‘Young Carers’ Podcast: Opening up the Conversation.

Woven together: A Workshop of Craft and Climate Conversation.

Reaching across the disciplinary lines

Turning Passion into Progress: Celebrating individuals and partnerships creating meaningful change.

Student micro-grant scheme addresses cost-of-living challenges and climate resilience.

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

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

Shared knowledge, shared value: exploring meaningful impact with our Community Research Grants

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