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  • From Tajikistan to York: Finding My Leadership Style in the UK’s First Human Rights City

    From Tajikistan to York: Finding My Leadership Style in the UK’s First Human Rights City

    29 June 2026 by Muiz
    5 minute read

    Hi everyone! My name is Muiz, and I am an international student from Tajikistan studying MA in Applied Human Rights at the Department of Politics and I . I am…

  • A Year in York

    15 January 2025 by Claudia
    4 minute read

    Whatever time of year it is, there’s always something new to try in York… Autumn Autumn is probably when York feels the most ‘York’ – the leaves turn orange, you’ve…

  • Three things to look forward to about studying Social Work at York!

    5 July 2023 by Mary
    4 minute read

    Hello reader! I am currently a Social Work student at the University of York and I have just finished my first year (it really has gone by so quickly). As…

  • My favourite wheelchair accessible places in York!

    16 December 2022 by Sofia
    3 minute read

    As anyone who has lived in or visited York knows, this beautiful city is OLD – Ancient Rome old! So, many features have been preserved for historical significance. This unfortunately…

  • City Guide – LGBTQ+ Safe Spaces in York

    18 December 2021 by Stevie
    3 minute read

    Understandably when you move to a new city as a student, things can be pretty intimidating.  What can be even more intimidating is if you identify yourself within the LGTBQ+…

  • Shopping ethically in York

    17 December 2021 by Anjali
    3 minute read

    Hi, I’m Anjali and I’m a final year Politics, Philosophy and Economics student from Manchester! Read my blog to find out the best places to shop ethically in York.

  • All Things Asian: Food and Shopping in York

    13 December 2021 by Twiggy
    3 minute read

    York is a small city but that doesn’t mean you cannot get your favourite Asian essentials! Here are some of my favourite places to get Asian food and shopping: Hong…

  • Exploring the city of York!

    11 December 2021 by Emma
    3 minute read

    There is so much to do when exploring the city of York, and that can make it tricky to decide where to start. It’s a place that I genuinely love,…

  • A taster of food in York

    7 December 2021 by Jasmina
    3 minute read

    Whenever I go into York’s city centre, I always pick a place to eat before I leave campus. Why? Because York is a foodie’s paradise, and it’s so easy to…

  • Life in the City of York

    11 May 2021 by Chloe
    3 minute read

    The City of York is renowned for its historic feel and tourist sights, from the Shambles Market to Clifford’s Tower, but also has an amazing student life! I hope to…

  • A different side to York…

    11 May 2021 by Nitya
    2 minute read

    There are plenty of ways to make amazing memories during your time at university! Of course, there is a huge range of pubs, bars and clubs (before Covid) in York,…

  • My favourite places in York

    11 May 2021 by Caitlyn
    4 minute read

    One of my favourite things about York is that despite it being a smaller city, there’s always something to do! I spend most weekends in the city and never run…