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A mountain of inequalities: York St John academic campaigns to raise the profile of women in mountaineering

In May 1975, Junko Tabei became the first woman to summit Everest, but her incredible story is still unknown to many. Fifty years on from this achievement, Dr Jenny Hall, Associate Professor at York ...
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York St John University serves up three new padel courts at its Sports Park

Think you know your bandeja from your bajada? How does your chiquita compare with your cadete? If none of this makes any sense to you, then don’t fret. Just swing along to York St John University’s ...
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Net zero campaigning must focus on a local level argues new evidence submitted by York St John University

Evidence submitted by York St John University and the University of Northampton to the UK’s Energy Security and Net Zero Committee has been formally accepted as part of its inquiry into building ...
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Environmental Science researchers awarded funding for inclusion project with migrant communities in Yorkshire

York St John University research group awarded funding from the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) to work with migrant communities on a new participatory research collaboration looking at ...
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‘It’s not just clumsiness’ study uncovers urgent need for better support and understanding for children with dyspraxia

Dyspraxia or Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects around 2 children in each class of 30 in the UK. It has a range of characteristics including ...
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York Business School celebrates the best performing organisations at York and North Yorkshire Top 100 Business Awards

York Business School is proud to announce the winners of the York and North Yorkshire Top 100 Business Awards. Developed in partnership with York Press, the awards recognise and celebrate the most ...
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New report warns of significant decline in state school cricket opportunities for working-class boys

A new study from York St John University has revealed stark disparities in cricket participation across state and private secondary schools. Over and Out? A report into the state and status of cricket ...
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26th Annual University Forum for Human Resource Development (UFHRD) International Conference

The York Business School on behalf of York St John University are pleased to host the 26th Annual University Forum for Human Resource Development (UFHRD) International Conference. Social Justice has ...
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King’s Birthday MBE honour for former York St John University leader

Dr Amanda Wilcox has been awarded the honour of Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2025 King’s Birthday Honours List. The MBE for services to Higher Education is in recognition of ...
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Conference aims to redefine tourism as a force for social good

Tourism: Our Voice, will be the first national conference that puts people and purpose at the heart of the visitor economy. The event is being organised by Good Organisation, a York-based Community ...
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Athlete burnout paves the way for further health problems according to York St John University research

Work conducted by York St John University PhD student, Hanna Glandorf, has been featured in an American Psychological Association (APA) journal spotlight that highlights new and noteworthy research in ...
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Levelling the playing field: Researchers trial a new approach to youth football development

Researchers at York St John University are working with the Junior Premier League (JPL) to explore how biological maturity influences youth sport development. As part of this, academics have held a ...