Esme Hills

Esme Hills
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Student news, Local news, Guides, Student lifestyle, Books, Student culture, University of York, Campus lifestyle, Features

  • Current third year student at the University of York and News Editor and Writer at The York Tab
  • Esme enjoys writing and editing news articles relevant to student life and culture, current trends and living in York
  • In her spare time, she loves to spend her money on iced coffee, go out shopping with her friends and get stuck into any book she can get her hands on

Experience

Esme joined the York Tab in 2025 as a student writer during her second year. She has since been promoted to News Editor in her third year, continuing to write, edit, and publish articles.

Education

Esme is in her third year of her degree doing English and Related Literature (BA) at the University of York. She has gained a wide breadth of knowledge in different types of literature and writing styles, fuelling her passion for publishing.

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Posts

Work improvement on railway means no York to Leeds trains

There will be no trains running the key route between York to Leeds due to rail upgrades

Policeman denies sexual assault claim on women in Popworld

A policeman allegedly sexually assaulted three women while dancing in a York nightclub

University of York collaboration sets out new vision for online learning

The expansion will enable more learners from underrepresented backgrounds to engage with the uni

Cyber security threats target University of York staff and students

University of York has received a number of cyber security threats across the University community

The question we’re all thinking about: What exactly is happening with the library?

Everything you need to know about the JB Morrell Library refurbishment

New report from University of York exposes hidden poverty in city

The University of York’s Cost of Living Research Group uncovers modern-day deprivation and inequality in the city

Plans for a mural to replace graffiti-tagged wall in Monkgate

Plans have been submitted to replace a graffitied wall in Monkgate with a commissioned mural

‘The government must intervene’ University of York issues statement after 660 job losses

The university hopes to reinvest further into the ‘student experience’ amidst job losses

Record-breaking University of York charity walk raises over £25k to support mental health

The Great York Walk raised money for Mentally Fit York

Meet the University of York grad who turned an internship into a financial planning career

George Smart studied mathematics alongside the internship programme

Guys, York might be getting a Popeyes: Here’s what we know

Popeyes could be set to move into York under new plans to fill empty shops in the city centre

Elected York graduate keeps Labour in majority on the City of York council

Anna Perret elected to serve the student-populated Heworth

A York Christmas gift guide: Where to shop for Christmas gifts in York

Your go-to guide for all your festive presents this Christmas

Stop being sad and read this ultimate guide to romanticising autumn in York

The season where anything you do can be labelled ‘aesthetic’