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
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 …
Becky & Ben’s Fertility Spotlight Podcast
York’s tradition of using creativity and communication for social good is reflected in the work of alumna Becky Saer (English & Politics, 1992), co-host of …
Taking refuge: supporting sanctuary seeking students
Friends and alumni gathered at The University of York to hear powerful first-hand testimony about the realities of forced migration and the life‑changing role the …
A York Alumni Love Story: Katie & Craig
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 …
York’s 88 Year Old Graduate: Sidney Ross
At 88, Sidney Ross (History, 2020) became the oldest person to graduate in the University of York’s history, but his story is about far more …
What I Wish I’d Known: First Year Lessons in the World of Work
From first emails to finding your feet in a new workplace, these alumni reflections offer honest, practical advice for anyone about to take their first …
Testing the Claims of Power: Tom Edgington at BBC Verify
Tom Edgington (Politics and Sociology, 2005), never imagined he would one day be scrutinising the claims of prime ministers and presidents for the BBC. He …
Careers In… Cybersecurity
Kicking off our new ‘Careers In…’ series, Alumni Voices brings together three York alumni whose careers show just how varied and meaningful the cybersecurity sector can …
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 …