Hannah Jorgensen

Hannah has written 28 articles for York Vision.

University Adopts IHRA’s Definition of Antisemitism

The University of York has adopted the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s definition of Antisemitism as part of the University’s Dignity at Work and Study Policy. The IHRA’s definition states that antisemitism is […]

News 4 years ago

York to Offer Accommodation to Asylum Seekers

York is preparing to offer temporary accommodation to up to 90 asylum seekers affected by the movement restrictions as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. The City of York Council is working […]

News 4 years ago

York Students on What Writing Means to Them During Lockdown

For most of us, lockdown has meant a bewildering onslaught of free time that seems to stretch on for ages. We don’t know what to do with the newfound space in our […]

Literature 4 years ago

A (By No Means Complete) Reading List

“Books are a form of political action. Books are knowledge. Books are a reflection. Books change your mind.” Toni Morrison In a recent interview with Penguin, Bernardine Evaristo, author of the Booker […]

Literature 5 years ago

How and Why to Support Independent Bookshops During Lockdown

The Coronavirus crisis has – and will continue to have – a huge impact on every area of life, and independent businesses are no exception. Independent bookshops are among those feeling the […]

Literature 5 years ago

£850,000 of Withheld Pay From Strikes Invested in Student Funds

The University announced yesterday where they will be investing the money not spent on salaries during this academic year’s two waves of industrial action. Previously, we were told that this money would […]

News 5 years ago

What can Post-Apocalyptic Fiction teach us about our Response to COVID-19?

“In the dark timesWill there also be singing?Yes, there will also be singing.About the dark times.” Bertolt Brecht, ‘Motto’ Lately, I’ve found myself reading and re-reading post-apocalyptic fiction. This may seem like […]

Literature 5 years ago

Fair Tuition Fees: Online Teaching should not cost the same as Face-to-Face

Online Teaching should not cost the same as Face-to-Face

Opinion 5 years ago

Fibbers now closed, but rumoured to be on the move

The beloved venue closed its doors on January 6 but owners have teased an exciting change of location coming soon.

News 5 years ago

Climate Literature: Art From Ecocide

I think it’s safe to say that we all know about the climate crisis. But where does the climate come into literature? In recent years, a new literary genre has been emerging, […]

Literature 5 years ago

A Student’s Guide to the Indie Bookshops of York

Sure, you know where to buy your course books and holiday fiction. There’s Amazon for quick deliveries, Oxfam for second-hand books, and of course Waterstones. But many of us don’t just love […]

Literature 5 years ago

Looking at self-care

The leaves are turning brown, the nights are drawing in, and the temperature is dropping. Which can only mean one thing: cosy season is upon us. As the clocks go back, the […]

Lifestyle 5 years ago