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  • Working in Heslington Hall

    My name is Sam, and I’m a second year PhD student in the History Department at the University of York. York has been a terrific place to live and work.…

  • Going Medieval in York

    Going Medieval in York

    Hello, reader! My name is Ramalya, and I’m currently completing my MA in Medieval Studies with York’s Centre for Medieval Studies (CMS). In this blog, I will give you a…

  • Finding Myself in the Medieval City

    Finding Myself in the Medieval City

    Hiya! My name is Amanda, and I’m currently earning my MA in Medieval Studies. My academic interests are very interdisciplinary; I sit at the intersection of literary, manuscript, medieval, and…

  • The Centre for Eighteenth Century Studies’ amazing community

    The start of many good things to come It is remarkable how much a minivan full of dedicated, professional postgraduate researchers can resemble the atmosphere of a primary school field…

  • From a Small Island to a Global Classroom: Finding My Voice at York

    From a Small Island to a Global Classroom: Finding My Voice at York

    My name is Sara-Lou Morgan-Walker, a Jamaican Chevening Scholar, currently studying MA Social and Public Policy. I’m also the 2025 School for Business and Society Postgraduate School Rep.

  • Advice from a Third Year student at York

    Advice from a Third Year student at York

    As I enter the second semester of my final year at University, I’ve constantly found myself saying to my friends in years below me, “here’s some advice from a third…

  • BSc Archaeology at the University of York

    BSc Archaeology at the University of York

    Hi, I’m Dannan, and I’m going to tell you about my favourite things about BSc Archaeology at York as a third year student!

  • Beyond the book: making a difference with my English degree

    Dear prospective students, come to York! My name is Leila, and I am in my second year of studying History/English. Between you and I, York was not my first choice,…

  • The Art of Teaching Sustainability: Mastering Environmental Education and Communication

    The Art of Teaching Sustainability: Mastering Environmental Education and Communication

    Hi everyone! I’m Min, a climate change documentary filmmaker from Thailand. I’ve spent years in the media world, but I recently realized that to truly tell the story of our…

  • Studying a Joint-Honours Degree at York: From a History/Economics student’s perspective

    Studying a Joint-Honours Degree at York: From a History/Economics student’s perspective

    Hello! My name is Eleanor and I’m a first year student studying History and Economics at the University of York. If you’re considering studying a joint honours degree, I’ve written…

  • What it’s like studying BA Architecture at York

    What it’s like studying BA Architecture at York

    Hi everyone, I’m Sadie, and I’m going to tell you about my first semester studying BA Architecture at York.

  • Why I love studying MA Theatre-Making at York

    Hello, I’m Millie, a Theatre Masters student with the School of Arts and Creative Technologies. Here’s an insight into my personal experience studying MA Theatre-Making at York.