British Sign Language Society
One of our main goals as a society is to bring sign language and deaf awareness to the wider population and help the learning of basic sign language for those who are not associated with the course. We will be running many charity events for a selection of deaf charities such as Lollipop, and also social events which promote the use of BSL.
Our aims and goals are:
- To aid students in learning sign language.
- Engage with deaf communities outside of the university
- To raise deaf and sign language awareness amongst the university and surrounding area.
Childhood, Youth and Education Society
We’re a fun new society where students can come together to socialise, learn and support each other with study and career development. Committed to creating an inclusive environment for all students across the School of Education, whilst having a variety of training courses, study sessions and social events.
Japanese Society
Japanese Society is an open, inclusive, mixed gender and mixed national society offering York St John University students the opportunity to broaden their knowledge of everything Japanese. It is also a space where Japanese and non-Japanese nationals can meet and exchange as we learn from each other also. The Society regularly meets and organise activities with everything from language to cultural experiences. If you are looking to get involved in a society where you can explore all things Japanese over free drinks, snacks and plenty of laughs, then this is the society for you!
Korean Society
Korean Society is an all-inclusive society offering York St John University students the opportunity to learn about an entirely new culture or widen their knowledge of this unique and intriguing country. The society is also a space where Korean and non-Korean nationals can meet, exchange and make friends. The society regularly meets and organises activities with everything from language, cultural experiences, games and more! We’re passionate that everyone explores the rich culture of South Korea, so all are welcome. We hope to see you at one of our events soon!
Linguistics Society
YSJ Linguistics Society (also known as LingSoc) is a course-based society for School of Languages & Linguistics students at York St John University, however we accept anybody with a linguistic interest, even if you do not study here. We offer academic support with modules, and offer extra-curricular activities related to Linguistics. This includes our bi-weekly Colloquium series where guest lecturers who are experts in the Linguistics field, talk to us about their latest research or their career experiences. We also host social events to encourage friendships between different year groups.
Primary Education Society
Hello and welcome to the Primary Education Society’s page!
Our society is open to students studying either the Primary Education course, Education and Child studies courses, PGCE or individuals who are considering teaching in the future. This year the committee aim to hold a variety of socials and CPD events – continual professional development. The society not only provides an opportunity for you to improve your CV, but more importantly to make friends for life and to grow as a person.
Social events allow members to come together as a society – whether they are sober socials or not. In particularly our St. Trinian’s social is not one to miss! We all come together at the start of the year in fancy dress and take on the streets of York!
We are planning lots of new and fun events throughout the year. The Primary Education Society is not only an amazing chance to meet new people, but to improve your CV through courses we provide throughout the year. These courses include restraint training, first aid training, Makaton (sign language), body image and many more. The courses and volunteering work which we arrange can help you stand out as a candidate to prospective employers.
With the joining fee being only £10, our aim is for you to get the most out of your money. We are one of the cheapest societies to join but we also have the most fun! We value everyone’s opinion, so we welcome your new ideas to help you get what you want from your time at YSJ. Along with your membership you will receive a free Revolution card – a popular cocktail bar in York, where you will receive exclusive discounts on meals and drinks.
As a society we have chosen to continue to support the charity ‘SNAPPY’ – special needs and play provision York. This not only benefits the charity through our sponsorship and volunteering to help vulnerable children in York, it also helps you as an individual to gain an useful insight and experience in special educational needs provisions.
The committee are more than willing to help and listen to any questions about your studies. We are also happy to have a general chat about university life with you whenever you need.
We are really looking forward for what the 19/20 academic year will bring and cannot wait to meet new and existing members!
For any queries about the society or university life please do not hesitate to email:
Georgia Wallace- Chair of the society
georgia.wallace@yorksj.ac.uk
Katherine Hill- Vice Chair of the Society
katherine.hill@yorksj.ac.uk
You can find the society’s social media at @ysjprimaryed(Instagram) or YSJ Primary Education Society(Facebook), where we will be post information about Freshers and upcoming events
Psychology Society
Welcome to the YSJ Psychology Society! Our goal is to bring together the like-minded students of YSJ through academic support and engaging socials.