Alcuin College, York to alcuinites during the exam period. Alcuin is also famous for hosting the event 'Nuzzlets' where a variety of animals are brought in for students to pet, this event has been particularly popular over the years. Notable alumni include: Alcuin College, York Alcuin College is a college of the University of York located on Siward's Howe. It is one out of 9 colleges at the university, being the nearest to the library on the Heslington West part of the campus. Alcuin College is one of the University of York's first colleges, established in 1967 alongside Vanbrugh College. It was officially
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