Finance doesn’t have to be intimidating or reserved for a certain “type” of person. In this alumni feature, Celeste Leverton, who set up her own …
Finance founder Celeste Leverton shares her top tips on managing your money
Generations of York: Three Generations of the Vickers Family
We caught up with three generations of the Vickers family who have all studied at York. Follow their story from a dance in Heslington Hall …
Inside The Traditions of Graduation at York
Ever wondered what a macebearer actually does? Why was the first ceremony held in Derwent Dining Hall? When did we start ‘doffing’ our caps at …
Campus History: A deep dive into the lake
There’s one thing that most of our alumni will remember from their time at York. And that’s the lake. Deemed ‘the largest plastic bottomed lake …
A York Alumni Friendship story: Masumi and Denis
We’re rounding off the month with a special story from alum Masumi, who came to York in 2018 as an international student from Japan. While …
Where are they now? Four graduates share their advice for finding a career path that works for you
Finding a job that uses skills from your degree and gets your foot in the door is no easy feat. Life after graduating can feel …
The strangest campus myths (ranked on how believable we think they are)
Ever heard the tale that someone tried to park their car on the frozen campus lake? Or that Alcuin Bar used to be decorated in …
Our 2025 festive end of year quiz!
We’re back with another edition of our festive end of year quiz! With four rounds of trivia, put your knowledge to the test and see …
What was it like to be a York student in the 70s?
Following on from our look back at student life in the 60s last month, it’s only natural that we proceed to reminisce about student life …
Chemistry turns 60: Highlights from the history of the department
This autumn, the Department of Chemistry at York officially celebrated its 60th anniversary since first opening its doors in 1965. To mark the occasion, we’ve …