To celebrate Roses 2023, and in collaboration with the 60th Anniversary Celebrations at the university, we look back at some of your sporting memories from …
Your Sporting Memories: 60th Anniversary
Stories of nostalgia from alumni looking back at their time at the University of York
Nostalgia
YUSU Officers’ Memories: 60th Anniversary
As a part of the 60th Anniversary Celebrations at the University of York, a YUSU Officers’ Dinner was held at the Guildhall. They shared some …
Remembering and Reclaiming Dr Brian Kennedy, 1953 – 1990
To coincide with LGBT+ History Month, Dr Adam Dawkins (University Secretary, University of York 2023) reflects on the life and legacy of LGBT+ activist, researcher …
Your York Christmas Memories
We asked for your stories about how you celebrated the festive season at The University of York. Alumni Voices looks back at your favourite festive …
Bridges Over Untroubled Waters?
York alum, Stephen McClarence (1970-73), returns to campus to reminisce about his time at the University of York. Bridges Over Untroubled Waters? Deep down in …
The Willow: Gone but Not Forgotten
The exterior of The Willow Restaurant (courtesy of York Vision)
When Jimi Hendrix Came To Play At York
Social Sciences alum Phil Harding tells us about one memorable night in Langwith fifty-odd years ago, when Jimi Hendrix came to play.
Memories – 1965 to 1971
Tony Dobbs (1968), Chemistry, has shared some memories of his time at York. At school, in 1964, I was considering different options for my UKAS …
Take a tour
As people around the world stay indoors, many York alumni are thinking back to happy times spent exploring this beautiful city. In this alumni magazine …
Willow to Fibbers: York’s lost nightclubs
York is renowned for its abundant pubs, but since the University’s founding in the 60s an influx of partying students would allow the nightlife of …