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…
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…
“Curiosity is the key”
This blogpost by Ruth Knight is part of the ISJ series on co-production (autumn-winter 2025). Different post-graduate researchers and academics affiliated to the ISJ share their thoughts about doing co-production…
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…
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.
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…
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…
Re-thinking arts as intervention: the creative role of performance in dementia care
To mark the publication of her new book – Performance and Dementia – Dr Nicky Hatton, lecturer in drama at York St John University, reflects on her experiences as an…
#SmearforSmear. Cervical Cancer Awareness Campaign
By Katy Harris, ISJ Student Intern. Let’s talk about the C word. January is Cervical Cancer Awareness month, a national campaign run to draw attention to one of the dominant…
Let’s talk menopause in the workplace!
The menopause is a significant event in a woman’s life that signifies the end of the reproductive years. The transition to menopause is a progressive journey lasting between 2 to…