Emily Smith

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Emily Smith
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Manchester
Education
York University
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News, universities, student stories and lifestyle, campus culture, higher education, Taylor Swift, Gilmore Girls and TikTok trends.

  • Emily is currently a Staff News Writer at The Tab. She is an expert on universities, higher education and campus culture having been Editor in Chief of a local Tab team whilst at university. You can reach her at [email protected]
  • Earlier this year, Emily was awarded Highly Commended for The Hugh Cudlipp Student Journalism Award for her interview with a York student who was stalked by her driving instructor.
  • Emily has broken a number of university scoops that have been picked up by multiple national publications.

Experience

Emily Smith joined The Tab UK in the summer of 2023 after finishing her master's degree. At university, she joined The York Tab as a student contributor in 2020 before going on to become Editor in Chief for two years.

Education

Emily graduated from The University of York in 2022 with a BA Honours in English and History. She then went on to study for an MA in English literature.

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Posts

Dear politicians, singing Barbie and Taylor Swift won’t make us forget all you’ve done

You’re not fooling anyone

Dear politicians, singing Barbie and Taylor Swift won’t make us forget all you’ve done

You’re not fooling anyone

Heartstopper season three is confirmed! Here’s what happens next based on the books

Omg Nick gets another dog

Heartstopper season three is confirmed! Here’s what happens next based on the books

Omg Nick gets another dog

Nick and Charlie from Hearstopper

All of the ways Heartstopper season two is different from the books

My king Isaac doesn’t exist in the books!

All of the ways Heartstopper season two is different from the books

My king Isaac doesn’t exist in the books!

Girl with umbrella

Ranked: These are the wettest university cities in the UK

Because it won’t stop bloody raining!

Ranked: These are the wettest university cities in the UK

Because it won’t stop bloody raining!

Screenshots of Barbie TikToks

Girls are sharing what they did to their old Barbies and I won’t be sleeping tonight

THIS is how some of your Barbies are kicking about in Barbie Land

Girls are sharing what they did to their old Barbies and I won’t be sleeping tonight

THIS is how some of your Barbies are kicking about in Barbie Land

Two students in bed

Ranked: The university cities where it’s going to be hardest to secure a bed

According to new research, London has a shortage of over 106,000 student beds

Ranked: The university cities where it’s going to be hardest to secure a bed

According to new research, London has a shortage of over 106,000 student beds

We asked ChatGPT for each Russell Group uni’s stereotype and some are genuinely offensive

It called Exeter students ‘Cornwall Weekend Warriors’

We asked ChatGPT for each Russell Group uni’s stereotype and some are genuinely offensive

It called Exeter students ‘Cornwall Weekend Warriors’

Monica Poli

So, it turns out the ‘Attentzione Pickpocket’ woman is a councillor for a far-right party

Lega Nord is anti-immigration, anti-abortion and against LGBT marriage

So, it turns out the ‘Attentzione Pickpocket’ woman is a councillor for a far-right party

Lega Nord is anti-immigration, anti-abortion and against LGBT marriage

Oxford University with overlay of text and photo

Oxford University advises students to ‘make sure your friends are in your debt’ in bizarre post

Coming from a uni which has produced over 153 millionaires

Oxford University advises students to ‘make sure your friends are in your debt’ in bizarre post

Coming from a uni which has produced over 153 millionaires

Harry Styles with Adidas 'Satelite Stomper' trainers

Adidas has actually renamed Gazelle trainers to ‘Satellite stompers’ in honour of Harry Styles

Getting myself a pair right NOW

Adidas has actually renamed Gazelle trainers to ‘Satellite stompers’ in honour of Harry Styles

Getting myself a pair right NOW

Scouting for Girls will be headlining Uni of York’s Summer Ball this year

Getting my stuffed olive costume ready

Scouting for Girls will be headlining Uni of York’s Summer Ball this year

Getting my stuffed olive costume ready

Meet the York student who has written her dissertation on EastEnders

‘I got to watch a lot of EastEnders which is always going to be a good time’

Meet the York student who has written her dissertation on EastEnders

‘I got to watch a lot of EastEnders which is always going to be a good time’

Meet the York student who has written her dissertation on EastEnders

‘I got to watch a lot of EastEnders which is always going to be a good time’

We spoke to @imjustyork about what it’s like to run a uni meme page at York

‘We love sports, clubbing and cheap Hull Road Co-Op deals’ was all they could reveal about their elusive identity

We spoke to @imjustyork about what it’s like to run a uni meme page at York

‘We love sports, clubbing and cheap Hull Road Co-Op deals’ was all they could reveal about their elusive identity

How Long Boi went from humble beginnings on York’s campus to international fame

Rest in Pond, legend

How Long Boi went from humble beginnings on York’s campus to international fame

Rest in Pond, legend

How Long Boi went from humble beginnings on York’s campus to international fame

Rest in Pond, legend

A York club night is giving 20 per cent of profits to the RSPCA in memory of Long Boi

You can also get a free shot if you have a picture or video of you feeding Long Boi

A York club night is giving 20 per cent of profits to the RSPCA in memory of Long Boi

You can also get a free shot if you have a picture or video of you feeding Long Boi

‘Farewell magnificent ducko’: York students fear Long Boi has sadly died

‘RIP Long Boi. You were the best duck to ever have lived. We salute you’

‘Farewell magnificent ducko’: York students fear Long Boi has sadly died

‘RIP Long Boi. You were the best duck to ever have lived. We salute you’

‘Farewell magnificent ducko’: York students fear Long Boi has sadly died

‘RIP Long Boi. You were the best duck to ever have lived. We salute you’

Long Boi confirmed missing as Uni of York says he hasn’t been seen in ‘a few weeks’

Has anyone broken the news to Greg James yet?

Long Boi confirmed missing as Uni of York says he hasn’t been seen in ‘a few weeks’

Has anyone broken the news to Greg James yet?

Long Boi confirmed missing as Uni of York says he hasn’t been seen in ‘a few weeks’

Has anyone broken the news to Greg James yet?

York students express concern for Long Boi as rumours spread about his wellbeing

Long Boi has not had a confirmed sighting in over a week

York students express concern for Long Boi as rumours spread about his wellbeing

Long Boi has not had a confirmed sighting in over a week

Applications to join The York Tab’s editorial team are now OPEN

Applications close Sunday 30th April

Applications to join The York Tab’s editorial team are now OPEN

Applications close Sunday 30th April

Labour leader Keir Starmer is visiting The University of York today

Starmer is visiting student paramedics at York

Labour leader Keir Starmer is visiting The University of York today

Starmer is visiting student paramedics at York

Labour leader Keir Starmer is visiting The University of York today

Starmer is visiting student paramedics at York

Omg, filming for the new season of The Crown is happening at York Minster this week

Don’t mind me camping outside the Minster so I can meet young Prince Wills x

Omg, filming for the new season of The Crown is happening at York Minster this week

Don’t mind me camping outside the Minster so I can meet young Prince Wills x

York student found guilty of a public order offence after throwing eggs at King Charles

Patrick Thelwell has been found guilty at York Magistrate’s Court