Emily Smith

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Emily Smith
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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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York is working to ‘provide place of safety’ for academics displaced by war in Ukraine

‘We are supporting the work of the Council for At Risk Academics (CARA) to provide a place of safety in the UK for academics displaced by the conflict’

York is working to ‘provide place of safety’ for academics displaced by war in Ukraine

‘We are supporting the work of the Council for At Risk Academics (CARA) to provide a place of safety in the UK for academics displaced by the conflict’

The University of York confirms it does not have any Russian donors

‘We can confirm that the University does not have current donations or grants from individuals or organisations in Russia’

The University of York confirms it does not have any Russian donors

‘We can confirm that the University does not have current donations or grants from individuals or organisations in Russia’

York event with speaker who ‘doesn’t believe in gender identity’ postponed over security concerns

York Free Speech decided to postpone due to ‘threat of protest’ and the need for additional security

Revealed: The most and least popular York colleges

Derwent isn’t the most popular??

Police reveal CCTV images after man left unconscious at Popworld in York

Police believe these men may have information that can help the investigation

‘We stand shoulder to shoulder’: York holds rally in solidarity with Ukraine

‘Ukraine’s heart is breaking but it will never stop beating’

A York student died after calling the uni’s mental health service ‘useless’, inquest hears

She was described as an ‘incredible person who was always there to support a friend’

‘We #StandwithUkraine’: York Vice Chancellor issues statement of solidarity

‘Like so many of you across the University of York, I strongly condemn this unprovoked act of war’

‘The mood of anger on campus is palpable’: A Student Walkout will be held in York today

The rally will be held at Exhibition Square at 12pm

‘Donate whatever you are able to’: A Ukraine donation drive has been set up at York

Donations can be left at the YUSU reception from 10am to 4pm every day until Friday

Pancake Day: Here’s which type of pancake all the York colleges would be

Alcuin gives humble lemon and sugar energy

The six best places in York to get your Pancake Day fix

These pancakes look flipping delicious

In pictures: York flooding worst seen in 22 years

11 flood warnings have been issued across the city

In pictures: York flooding worst seen in 22 years

11 flood warnings have been issued across the city

A York student is running the London Marathon after girlfriend diagnosed with cancer

Will Bray is raising money for Young Lives vs Cancer after his girlfriend was diagnosed with leukemia

Police appeal for information after part of man’s ear was bitten off at Kuda in York

Police believe this man may have information that could help the investigation

A vigil is being held in memory of York student Harvey Parker on Thursday

The student-led vigil will be held at Greg’s Place on Thursday 10th February at 8pm

‘Light up the Night’ walk to be held to commemorate Sexual Violence Awareness Week at York

The walk will be held on Monday 7th February to display solidarity with survivors of sexual violence

The York Tab is looking for new writers and we want YOU!

Come to our open meeting on Thursday 3rd February

A woman has been arrested on suspicion of assault following incident at York McDonald’s

This comes after footage circulated of a security guard punching a woman in the face

A woman has been arrested on suspicion of assault following incident at York McDonald’s

This comes after footage circulated of a security guard punching a woman in the face

York McDonald’s security guard filmed punching girl and dragging her across floor

McDonald’s is now carrying out a full investigation

York McDonald’s security guard filmed punching girl and dragging her across floor

McDonald’s is now carrying out a full investigation

A body has been found in the search for missing York student Harvey Parker

The Met Marine Support Unit recovered the body from the Thames near where Harvey was last seen

A body has been found in the search for missing York student Harvey Parker

The Met Marine Support Unit recovered the body from the Thames near where Harvey was last seen

Police conduct search of River Thames for missing York student Harvey Parker

New CCTV footage indicates they may have entered the water near the Golden Jubilee Bridge

Police release CCTV images of missing York student Harvey Parker

Anyone with information should contact the Metropolitan Police and quote CAD 3134/18DEC21

Police release CCTV images of missing York student Harvey Parker

Anyone with information should contact the Metropolitan Police and quote CAD 3134/18DEC21

A University of York student has been reported missing

Harvey Parker was last seen leaving Heaven Night Club in the early hours of Friday morning

We rated York students’ best (and worst) Christmas dinners and my god I’m hungry

Let’s get you lot on Masterchef ASAP

We spoke to the York student who went on Stacey Dooley’s podcast to talk about her anorexia

‘It doesn’t have to limit your future’

We spoke to the York student who went on Stacey Dooley’s podcast to talk about her anorexia

‘It doesn’t have to limit your future’

Strikes and a pandemic have left my uni experience in tatters. I want my money back

This isn’t worth the nine grand a year we’re paying

Strikes and a pandemic have left my uni experience in tatters. I want my money back

This isn’t worth the nine grand a year we’re paying

I followed this TikTok hangover routine and I’ve never questioned my life choices more

I’ll stick with my bed and last night’s leftover pizza, thanks

I followed this TikTok hangover routine and I’ve never questioned my life choices more

I’ll stick with my bed and last night’s leftover pizza, thanks

Police release CCTV images after man punched unconscious in hate crime at York station

Police believe this man may have information which could help

University of York strike dates confirmed with staff striking three days in December

Staff at York will be striking from the first to the third of December

We asked York clubs what their spiking policies and procedures are

Many have introduced additional searches and drink covers

The University of York has voted in favour of strike action this term

‘I do not think industrial action is the answer to these disputes’ says Vice-Chancellor Charlie Jeffery

Meet the York Uni student who wrote her master’s thesis on Taylor Swift

Brb changing my diss idea ASAP

Meet the York Uni student who wrote her master’s thesis on Taylor Swift

Brb changing my diss idea ASAP

The York Tab is recruiting – Come write for us!

Be the first to break the biggest stories on campus

A York student is taking part in The Great British Bake off this year

Imagine bumping into her in the Morrell

Fresher withdraws from York after sending racist and sexist messages to group chats

One message said: ‘She is used to my casual racism. I do it all the time’

Fresher withdraws from York after sending racist and sexist messages to group chats

One message said: ‘She is used to my casual racism. I do it all the time’