York St John Alumni

09/10/2026

What do Henry VIII, James I and Anne Lister all have in common?

Come with us as we explore King's Manor and share snippets from its fascinating history.

08/10/2026

This month, why not join us for one of our free Black History Month events? 👇

On Monday 12 October learn more about race, citizenship and literature in Georgian Britain 📚
On Thursday 29 October, listen to a talk from Yasmin Benoit about asexulatiy and intersectionality 💜
On Friday 30 October, enjoy a two part film screening and guest lecture exploring writing and resistance in the Niger Delta 📽️

Book your tickets using the LinkTree on our profile.

07/10/2026

This October, we're sharing some of the spooky stories alumni have shared with us in the past. Today's story is about a spectral nurse drifting as the nights drew closer...

Do you have a spooky story to share from your student days? Complete the form on our LinkTree to share it with us! 👻

06/10/2026

Do you run your own business? There's still time to book your place for York Business Festival next week!

Join us on 14 to 15 October for a free programme of events designed to support businesses innovate, grow and prepare for the future. This year's festival themes include: financial planning, risk management, marketing your brand and upskilling. With a range of talks, workshops and more, this is a great chance to network and develop your business.

You can find out more about the festival and book your place using the LinkTree on our profile.

05/10/2026

Today we're excited to release our first webinar of our 2026/2027 series! Our first webinar is from 2017 English Literature graduate, Rachel.

Since creating a BookTube channel at the end of her first year of study, Rachel has grown a successful online book channel, expanding to Instagram and TikTok. With over 172k likes on TikTok alone, you can learn more about her career in books and content creation in our latest webinar 📚

Watch her webinar using the link in our profile.

05/10/2026

We love sharing alumni stories and achievements! Thank you to Abhinav, Chris, Daniele, Frank, Ishmeal and Marilyn for sharing your student memories and career advice with us last month 🎓

Want to find out more? You can read their snapshots on Alumination by using the link on our profile.

02/10/2026

This week we're excited to open bookings for our annual lunchtime event in Ripon! ❤️If you studied at Ripon College, or at our Ripon campus, join us on Saturday 28 November for a festive lunch and quiz at The Ripon Inn.

Tickets cost £28.50 and include a two course buffet lunch, refillable hot drinks, a quiz with a prize for the winner, and plenty of time to catch up with friends. Plus, each ticket includes a £5 contribution to our scholarship fund.

Book your ticket using the link on our profile 📲

02/10/2026

Want to learn more about something we've shared in a recent post? 💙

Use our LinkTree to book your place at an event, check out Alumination, submit a snapshot and much more 👇

With you, we can do more.

02/10/2026

Are you thinking about completing a PGCE? Join us on Thursday 8 October from 4pm to 6:30pm to find out more about our PGCE options, speak to staff and learn more about placement opportunities.

Book your free place using the link on our profile.

01/10/2026

This month we are proud to mark Black History Month. At York St John, as a social justice university, we stand resolute in amplifying the voices of those whose everyday contributions shape, support and sustain Black life across the UK.

Our commitment to celebrating Black excellence and confronting racism is not limited to October, it is a year-round mission.

You can find out more about how we are marking Black History Month, including free events you can attend, using the link in our bio.