Outside of joining societies, feeding the ducks, or attempting to gain a degree, accommodation is at the heart of the student experience at York. It’s …
60 years of accommodation at York: student rooms across the years

Stories from alumni and friends of the University of York
Outside of joining societies, feeding the ducks, or attempting to gain a degree, accommodation is at the heart of the student experience at York. It’s …
Many alumni will remember the magic of autumn in York. As the leaves start to turn brown and the temperature gets cooler, the historic city …
Alumni Voices had the pleasure of talking to Professor Ian Pyle, founding professor of the Computer Science department at York (1973-1985). Here he shares his …
Who remembers getting the bus out to Ikon and Diva? Or munching on prawn crackers at the Willow? We take a look back on some …
The exterior of The Willow Restaurant (courtesy of York Vision)
This month we met Laura Osborne, mother of two, Managing Director, Corporate Affairs, at London First and now co-author of Poles Apart. We caught up …
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 …
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 …