Signature events
Since its earliest days people have travelled from around the globe to St Andrews, to play a part in the life of the University. We hope that our 600th events programme will encourage many to return to join in the celebration of that past and to help us set the course for the future…
The Anniversary Film – Produced by Hamid Shams, directed by Murray Grigor OBE, and narrated by Sir Sean Connery; the Anniversary film Ever to Excel depicts the transformative effect that St Andrews has on the lives of its students. The Scottish premiere of the film was held on 24 May 2012 in the Picture House, St Andrews. It will now be shown in two capital cities – in Edinburgh at the stunning National Museum of Scotland on Thursday 21 February 2013, and in London at BAFTA, the home of British film, on Thursday 28 February 2013. Tickets for both showings can be purchased from http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/alumni/evertoexcel/ with all proceeds going towards Scholarship Funds.
Papal Bull Relay – Teams of cyclists are invited to volunteer for a historic challenge. The University hopes to organise six teams of cyclists, each riding for 6 days and covering 50-70 miles a day, to re-trace the journey of the Bulls of Foundation issued by Pope Benedict in 1413. The first team will set out from Peniscola, with the final team timed to arrive in St Andrews on 13 September 2013.
Golf Tournament – From 20 June to 23 June 2013 the University will host a 3-day golfing tournament with an accompanying 4-day social programme of lectures, dinners, receptions and exhibitions. Participants will be donors to the University – alumni, parents, and friends.
The Middle Ages in the Modern World – As the University of St Andrews celebrates 600 years, this conference (25 June – 28 June 2013) will explore the idea of ‘Medievalism’ - the continuing reception and invention of the Middle Ages. The study of Medievalism has come of age as an object of academic inquiry. This conference seeks to take stock of the existing achievements and set an agenda for the future. Preliminary details.
600th Lecture Series – The 600th Lecture Series, kicked off by former Prime Minister Gordon Brown in February 2011, brings a variety of special guests to the University for a series of thought provoking lectures over the course of the anniversary.
Academic Celebration – From Friday 13 September to Saturday 14 September 2013, the University will be holding a series of events to celebrate 600 years of academic achievement, and to bring together world-renowned ‘great minds’ to debate the future of Universities.