Sparks flew for Mollie and Rebekah Balshaw when they met on the first day of their course in 2017. Now, their bond extends beyond marriage as they champion emerging artists through their business, Short Supply. Mollie shares their journey together.

How did you meet?

We met on the first day of the same course, shared some northern banter and playful jabs at each other, and later that day found out we were living in the same block of flats just one floor apart. We’ve been together ever since, pretty much. It was a proper meet cute.

Tell us about your life together after uni.

We started a business together based on our shared passion for supporting emerging artists, called Short Supply. We have two border terriers together and last year we got married 8 years to the day we met for the very first time in the Peel Building on campus.

What is your advice for those looking for romance on campus? 

If it’s meant to be, it will be! Uni is all about meeting new people and meeting a new version of yourself too. Everyone is feeling vulnerable when they start this new journey, and if you’re lucky, you might find somebody who embraces those vulnerabilities with open arms. Embrace other people’s vulnerabilities in turn, keep an open mind and heart, and you will build very strong bonds.                   

Thank you to Mollie and Rebekah for sharing your love story!

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THEN: Rebekah and Mollie at their graduation in 2018
2024: Mollie and Rebekah on their wedding day
NOW: Mollie and Rebekah