Across three decades and two generations, the Laynesmith family have experienced different aspects of York – from late-night essay crises and chaplaincy soup lunches to …
Generations of York: The Laynesmith Family

Stories from alumni and friends of the University of York

Across three decades and two generations, the Laynesmith family have experienced different aspects of York – from late-night essay crises and chaplaincy soup lunches to …

What started with a small Spanish seminar in 2008 turned into a relationship that’s taken Katie and Craig from nights out in York to living …

This month we hear from alum Kleopatra Theologidou, who came from Greece to study at York in the 1980s. She tells us all about life …

We’re rounding off the month with one last adorable alumni story from Ramiro and his partner Marta! Read about how their connection took from York …

Did you know York is considered the best University for falling in love? According to a survey run by The Knowledge Academy, 63.3% reported that …

From a simple housing algorithm to a remote wedding in the heart of Bohemia, Danny & Karolína’s love story is a testament to the lifelong …

Sze Ying Chan’s love story began on her very first day in York, when a chance meeting outside the Langwith Centre brought two Hong Kong …

Bronte and Dominic (Constantine, 2018) first crossed paths as new Constantine College students, living just a few floors apart in block B2 and studying the …

From lively history debates in their first university term to a Halloween Ghost Tour first date, this couple’s shared passion has grown into a life …

Each academic year brings fresh faces, new opportunities, and the excitement of Freshers’ Week. For Marina and Ryan, those first introductions on campus were the …