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Welcome to the official Blue Sky account for York St John University. Join us for a daily slice of YSJ life. We'll share our research, upcoming events, and other news from across the University.
We are marking International Women's Week 2026 with a half-day symposium focusing on Resistance, Reclamation and Solidarity practiced by women in territories across the Americas and internationally. Wednesday, 4 March at the Creative Centre. 👇
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/internatio...
Take part in York Parents’ Survey to have your say on local support and provision for families in York. By taking part you could win a £50 Love2shop voucher. 👇
yorksj.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
In Episode 7 of Book'd and Busy, the YSJ Official English Literature and Creative Writing podcast, current students Maddison and Rachel are joined by Dr Liesl King, Associate Professor in English Literature. Listen here. 🎧📚👇
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We are marking International Women's Week 2026 with a half-day symposium focusing on Resistance, Reclamation and Solidarity practiced by women in territories across the Americas and internationally. Wednesday, 4 March at the Creative Centre. 👇
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/internatio...
Join us on Tuesday, 3 March at our upcoming talk, New Labour, New Britain? How the Blair governments reshaped the country. Led by guest speaker Glen O'Hara, Professor of Modern and Contemporary History. ⬇️
www.yorksj.ac.uk/events/upcom...
Looking for your next challenge, or wanting to try something new? 🏃 Our incredible York St John Alumni team are looking for staff, students, alumni and anyone else from our community to join their York 10k team this year. ⬇️
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We're incredibly proud to announce our second warm screening of 2026, led by our Cinema & Social Justice project.
Join us for a free screening of Happy Feet in a warm space, a free hot drink and the chance to talk with York's Community Energy Volunteer.👇
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Join us on Thursday, 26 February at a public lecture focusing on The General Strike of 1926. The lecture will be led by Professor Keith Laybourn, Visiting Professor in the School of Humanities.👇
www.yorksj.ac.uk/events/upcom...
Book'd and Busy is back 🎧 Rachel and Madz return with a new series of the official English Literature and Creative Writing podcast, this time as students on our brand new MA in English Literature.👇
open.spotify.com/episode/7avE...
In an article for @uk.theconversation.com Sarah Trott, Senior Lecturer in American Studies and History at YSJ, explores the historical role of US First Lady amidst discussion surrounding Melania Trump. 👇
theconversation.com/melania-how-...
The York St John Hauntology and Spectrality Research Group has partnered with York Literature Festival to launch the Festival of Hauntology between 21-22 March. Authors and researchers will join to discuss Folk Horror and The Urban Wyrd. 👇
www.yorktheatreroyal.co.uk?s=York+Liter...
Join us on Wednesday, 25 February, at Cities Under Stars: Tackling Light Pollution in Cities ⭐ Learn more about how York could become the UK's first Dark Sky City with leading international dark-sky experts, artists, and academics. 👇
www.yorksj.ac.uk/events/upcom...
Join us for a free screening of Happy Feet at our second warm screening of 2026, led by our Cinema & Social Justice project, alongside City Screen York and Portakabin. ⬇️
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Join us on Wednesday, 25 February, between 6:00pm and 7:00pm at Professor Andrew McNamara's Inaugural Lecture. From Pixels, Prompts to AI & Beyond: Will the Revolution be Generated? 👇
www.yorksj.ac.uk/events/upcom...
We are delighted to announce that our Community Research Grant programme is open. Now into its fifth year, the programme provides funding for York St John University academics to work with VCSE organisations within Yorkshire and Humberside.
Deadline: 27 March.🗓️👇
www.yorksj.ac.uk/research/ins...
We are marking International Women's Week 2026 with a half-day symposium focusing on Resistance, Reclamation and Solidarity practiced by women in territories across the Americas and internationally.
Wednesday, 4 March at the Creative Centre. 👇
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/internatio...
The York St John Hauntology and Spectrality Research Group has partnered with York Literature Festival to launch York’s first ever Festival of Hauntology on Saturday, 21 March and Sunday, 22 March. 👇
www.yorktheatreroyal.co.uk?s=York+Liter...
We're marking Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week. The campaign aims to raise awareness and encourage conversations about sexual violence.
The link will take you to the events we have planned, valuable resources and our commitment to addressing concerns.
www.yorksj.ac.uk/sexual-viole...
We're incredibly proud to announce our second warm screening of 2026, led by our Cinema & Social Justice project, alongside City Screen and Portakabin. Join us for a free screening of Happy Feet on Monday, 23 February. ⬇️
forms.office.com/pages/respon...
Throughout February, we'll be proudly marking LGBTQ+ History Month here at YSJ. As part of our activities, we'll be welcoming writer, stand-up comedian, actress, and songwriter Clare Summerskill as our keynote speaker at a special closing event. 👇
www.yorksj.ac.uk/events/upcom...
Join us on Wednesday, 25 February, at Cities Under Stars: Tackling Light Pollution in Cities ⭐ Learn more about how York could become the UK's first Dark Sky City with leading international dark-sky experts, artists, and academics. 👇
www.yorksj.ac.uk/events/upcom...
No one describes what life at YSJ is like better than our students. 🫶 Whether you're trying to navigate student life, are thinking about joining us or are simply curious about what day to day life looks like here; we're proud to share our student life blog. 👇
blog.yorksj.ac.uk/ysjlife/
Holocaust Memorial Day is a day to remember the Holocaust, Nazi Persecution and the genocides that followed in Cambodia, Rwanda, Bosnia and Darfur.
All are invited to join us and City of York Council for our free annual Holocaust Memorial Day commemoration event. ⬇️
www.yorksj.ac.uk/events/upcom...
In an article for @uk.theconversation.com Sarah Trott, Senior Lecturer in American Studies and History at YSJ, discusses the relevancy of American Studies in a complex modern world. 👇
theconversation.com/why-everyone...
Join us on Wednesday, 25 February, as we discuss how York could become the UK's first Dark Sky City. ✨🌙👇
www.yorksj.ac.uk/events/upcom...
Calling all YSJ Boat Club rowers – past and present! 🚣♀️
YSJ Boat Club is exploring the idea of creating an official club blazer to bring together current and former members. Interested? 👇
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Throughout February, we'll be proudly marking LGBTQ+ History Month. As part of our activities, we'll be welcoming writer, stand-up comedian, actress, and songwriter Clare Summerskill as our keynote speaker at a special closing event. Tickets available now. 👇
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lgbtq-hist...
Since 1841, we’ve welcomed students leaving home for the first time and helped them find their feet. If you were lucky enough to meet The One whilst studying with us, we’d love to learn more about your YSJ Love Story.
Submissions will be shared in February👇
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Senior Lecturer Jaime Day has been awarded the Queen’s Nurse title by community nursing charity The Queen’s Institute of Community Nursing. She received the title in recognition of her commitment to delivering and leading outstanding care in the community. 👇
www.yorksj.ac.uk/news/2026/qu...
In an article for The Conversation UK. Thomas Lockwood, PhD, Researcher in Politics here at YSJ, asks: with Robert Jenrick sacked by the Tories and embraced by Reform, what can his Newark constituency tell us about the future? 🗳️ 👇
theconversation.com/robert-jenri...