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Category: Study

  • Rowan Claughton: Great British Bake Off

    20 February 2024 by Catriona Nunn
    11 minute read

    Discover Rowan Claughton’s journey from University of York student life to the famed Great British Bake Off tent. Rowan shares his best bakes, insights and memorable moments with Alumni Voices that illustrate…

  • Creating a Sisterhood Community at the Centre for Women’s Studies

    20 February 2024 by Brenda
    4 minute read

    Hi there, My name is Brenda, but my friends call me Leona. I am an Afrofeminist and an anti-racist activist. My pronouns are She/Her, and I am pursuing a master’s…

  • The experience of moving from Masters to Doctoral studies, what you should know

    The experience of moving from Masters to Doctoral studies, what you should know

    19 February 2024 by Thomas
    3 minute read

    Hi there. I’m Thomas, I’m now in the second year of my PhD in politics. I really enjoy the friendly and engaged department, and learning about the wide range of…

  • Why I Love Studying Biotechnology at York

    15 February 2024 by Sandra
    3 minute read

    Why I chose biotechnology I’ve always been fascinated by science and how it can be used to improve the world. I was especially drawn to biotechnology because it combines different…

  • Navigating York and Human-Centred Tech: A Student’s Perspective

    15 February 2024 by Pragya
    3 minute read

    Hey everyone, I am excited to take you on a journey through my experience at the University of York, specifically in the incredible MSc Human-Centred Interactive Technologies program! Buckle up…

  • Studying Maths at the University of York

    15 February 2024 by Emma
    4 minute read

    Whether you are considering a degree in Mathematics or a combined degree including mathematics, the University of York offers many things to make your experience enjoyable. MEETING YOUR KIND OF…

  • My Experience Applying for an Industrial Placement

    9 February 2024 by Ben
    4 minute read

    Hi everyone! I’m Ben and I’m a third-year chemistry student here at the University of York. I know the prospect of going to university can be daunting but well done…

  • Why I chose to study philosophy at York

    8 February 2024 by Daniel
    2 minute read

    Hello, I’m Daniel and I study Philosophy at the University of York. I’ve written a blog post to tell you not only why I chose philosophy but also why I…

  • Opportunities for language learning at York

    8 February 2024 by Cameron
    2 minute read

    Hi, I’m Cameron and I’m studying Spanish and Linguistics at the University of York. I’ve really liked my course so far and would strongly recommend it to anyone with an…

  • Why is York a great place to study a Masters in archaeology?

    8 February 2024 by Teele
    3 minute read

    Hi, I’m Teele (she/her). I’m originally from Estonia and I’m studying for an MA in International Conservation Studies at the Archaeology Department in York after completing my BA in Archaeology…

  • Why York is the perfect place to study Archaeology

    8 February 2024 by Louise
    3 minute read

    Hi! I’m Louise and I am a second year BA Archaeology student at the University of York. I absolutely love archaeology as it combines typical historical research with practical elements…

  • Being a Student Nurse at York – what to expect on placement

    5 February 2024 by Becky
    4 minute read

    My name is Becky, and I am currently in my second year of Adult Nursing in the Department of Health Sciences. I’m going to talk a bit about being a…