The Rector
Stella Maris
The current Rector is Stella Maris. She was appointed Rector in November 2023 for a three-year term.
Ms Maris is a former student of the University, having joined as an undergraduate student of English and Philosophy in 2017. Since then, she has been actively involved in student representation, serving as a Senior Student in St Salvator’s and Gannochy Hall, the Deputy Accommodations Officer for Halls, and the EDI Representative for the School of English and the Department of Philosophy. She also served as the Rector’s Assessor under the previous Rector, Dr Leyla Hussein.
- Email:
- rector@st-andrews.ac.uk
- Phone:
- +44 (0)1334 46 2005
The Rector's assessor
The Rector's assessor is a voluntary position, with the main role being to act as the link between the Rector and the student body, to aid and advise the Rector, and to sit on the University Court as a full member.
The assessor meets regularly with the Rector to advise on policy issues, discuss upcoming events and campaigns and ensure the Rector has a coordinated media and web presence in St Andrews.
You can find out more about the Rector's assessor and the Rector's committee on the Students' Association website.