Key officials
The University is advised and managed by a team of officials with the Principal and Vice-Chancellor at the head. Find out about some of the key figures within the University governance below.
The Principal and Vice-Chancellor
Professor Dame Sally Mapstone FRSE
Professor Dame Sally Mapstone FRSE is the Principal and Vice-Chancellor. The Principal and Vice-Chancellor is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the University of St Andrews. Since the mid 1800s it has been customary that one person holds two titles: the post of Principal representing the executive function and the post of Vice-Chancellor the ceremonial function.
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- Email:
- principal@st-andrews.ac.uk
- Phone:
- +44 (0)1334 46 2544
The Chancellor
Vacant
The Chancellor is the official head of the University, consulted on public matters and able to confer degrees. The role of Chancellor of the University is currently vacant, following the recent death of The Rt Hon Lord Campbell of Pittenweem CH CBE PC KC.
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Rector
Stella Maris
The Rector supports the student body at local and national levels.
Full biography
- Email:
- rector@st-andrews.ac.uk
- Phone:
- +44 (0)1334 46 2005
Senior Lay Member
Ray Perman
The Senior Lay Member has a key role to play in the governance of the University.
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