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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.
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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. 👇
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February 16, 2026 at 2:06 PM
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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. 👇
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February 13, 2026 at 4:29 PM
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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. 👇
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February 13, 2026 at 1:39 PM
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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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February 12, 2026 at 1:26 PM
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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? 👇

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February 10, 2026 at 3:18 PM
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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.🗓️👇

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February 9, 2026 at 3:05 PM
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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. 👇
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February 6, 2026 at 10:11 AM
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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. 👇
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February 4, 2026 at 5:04 PM
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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.
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Sexual Violence Awareness Week 2024 | York St John University
York St John University is hosting events throughout February as part of our Sexual Violence Awareness Week campaign.
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February 4, 2026 at 1:07 PM
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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. ⬇️

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February 3, 2026 at 3:52 PM
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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. 👇

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February 2, 2026 at 4:18 PM
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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...
January 29, 2026 at 2:11 PM
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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/
January 28, 2026 at 4:08 PM
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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. ⬇️

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Upcoming : Holocaust Memorial Day Civic Event 2026 | York St John University
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January 27, 2026 at 8:43 AM
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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. 👇
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Why everyone should be a student of American studies
Expanding our understanding of how American society, culture and politics works helps us anticipate instability.
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January 26, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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Join us on Wednesday, 25 February, as we discuss how York could become the UK's first Dark Sky City. ✨🌙👇
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Upcoming : Cities Under Stars: Tackling Light Pollution in Cities | York St John University
View our Events at YSJ
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January 23, 2026 at 10:44 AM
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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? 👇
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January 22, 2026 at 9:32 AM
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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. 👇
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LGBTQ+ History Month at YSJ - Closing Event with Clare Summerskill
Join us to celebrate our LGBTQ+ History Month event programme at YSJ.
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January 21, 2026 at 4:50 PM
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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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January 20, 2026 at 4:11 PM
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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. 👇
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Queens Nurse | York St John University
Jaime Day (left) and Professor Michelle Bateman (right), Deputy Chief Nursing Officer – Quality at NHS England
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January 19, 2026 at 3:50 PM
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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? 🗳️ 👇

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Robert Jenrick sacked by Tories and embraced by Reform – what his Newark constituency tells us about the future
Jenrick’s seat is now a live laboratory test for the future of the British right.
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January 19, 2026 at 9:56 AM
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Read how we're working with the North York Moors National Park Authority to help communities around the River Esk and nearby coastline play a key role in shaping the response to climate change. 👇

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Voices for Nature | York St John University
Communities around the River Esk and nearby coastline are set to play a key role in shaping response to climate change, thanks to a new initiative led by the North York Moors National Park Authority in partnership with York St John University.
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December 16, 2025 at 8:46 AM
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We're incredibly proud to support new work that places robust, community-focused research at the heart of regional policy development.

You can read more about the new Policy Lab launch here. 👇
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Policy Lab | York St John University
York St John University is proud to be supporting new work to place robust, community-focused research at the heart of regional policy development.
www.yorksj.ac.uk
November 19, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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Next Rootstock workshop at @yorkstjohn.bsky.social will be on the 10th December at 2pm and will be exploring the folklore of Yarrow and the Yew 🌿
November 11, 2025 at 9:23 AM
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A massive shout-out to our incredible students who have recently been busy providing physiotherapy and fitness support to presenters from BBC Radio York and BBC Humberside as they took part in an epic 2 days of 3-legged races for Children in Need. 🏃

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November 10, 2025 at 12:00 PM