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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Professor Sally Mapstone, Principal

The Chancellor

The Rt Hon Lord Campbell of Pittenweem CH CBE PC KC

The Rt Hon Lord Campbell of Pittenweem CH CBE PC KC is the official head of the University, consulted on public matters and able to confer degrees.
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University Chancellor, Sir Menzies Campbell

Rector

Stella Maris

The Rector supports the student body at local and national levels.
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Stella Maris

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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Portrait of Ray Perman