Ducks, Roses, and graduating in a spaceship. It’s graduation season again and in the spirit of the season, we’ve compiled 10 things we think York …
10 things every recent York grad will remember, forever
Stories of nostalgia from alumni looking back at their time at the University of York
Nostalgia
The Professors Who Shaped Us (Part Two)
Sometimes it just takes one person to believe in you. Whether they ignited your love of a subject, or helped you through a tough time, …
What Happened at the First Ever Roses Tournament
In 1964 University of York students set out to create a competition in which they could publicly “knock the hell out of Lancaster”, and reignite …
60 Years of Walking With Outdoor Society
Last autumn, The Outdoor Society celebrated 60 years of rambling through the gorgeous countryside, accompanied by good friends, a selection of mascots and many a …
From Bob Marley to The Cure: More of your favourite memories of gigs on campus!
Fleetwood Mac probably aren’t the first thing to come to mind when you think of the University of York. And yet, they’re just one of the …
60 Years of Nouse: A look back at York’s oldest student newspaper
For 60 years Nouse has had its finger on the pulse of the stories shaping the lives of students. Whether it’s the highs and lows …
Big Ducks On Campus: The most popular campus ducks, over the years
It’s been over a year since Longboi, our beloved campus duck and international sensation, passed away. But did you know that Longboi was just one …
The professors who shaped us
As graduation season rolls around we asked our alumni to share the professors who made the biggest impact on their lives. Whether it’s unforgettable lectures, …
A History of Roses: Across the Decades
For York students, Roses is the absolute highlight of the sporting year. In spite of York’s defeat in 2024, we take a look back across the decades to see how students have battled it out and made countless memories in this iconic tournament for an astonishing 60 years.
Alumni Travel Memories
Alumni Voices shares the travel escapades from our alumni community, spanning from cycling expeditions across North America, hitchhiking to Paris in a day and immersive …