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
Love stories featuring couples who met whilst at 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 …

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 …

Nico and Emily met on Tinder in 2016 while he was on a Master’s placement at the University of York, and despite time spent living …

What began as a cheeky test tube shot on a spontaneous night out in York quickly blossomed into a lifelong love story. Now celebrating their …

During their third year at York, Lauren and Toby bonded over their shared love of science and quickly became inseparable despite the challenges of long …