Principal's Office
The Principal's Office is made up of the senior management of the University who hold responsibility for specific areas of the University, such as teaching, research or meeting business needs. The Principal's Office serves the Principal and other key officials of the University.
Principal and Vice-Chancellor
Professor Sally Mapstone
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.
- Email:
- principal@st-andrews.ac.uk
- Phone:
- +44 (0)1334 46 2544
Master
Master of the United College, Professor Garry Taylor
The Master of the United College is line manager to the 18 Heads of School and oversees the strategic planning of Schools in relation to academic appointments, space and resource allocation.
- Email:
- master@st-andrews.ac.uk
- Phone:
- +44 (0)1334 46 2552
Vice-Principal (Governance and Planning)
Alastair Merrill
The Vice-Principal for Governance and Planning provides strategic leadership and management and is responsible for ensuring that the University functions within simple, clear and effective governance arrangements.
- Email:
- vpgov@st-andrews.ac.uk
- Phone:
- +44 (0)1334 46 2460
Vice-Principal (Proctor)
Professor Lorna Milne
The Proctor is responsible for all strategy and practices related to learning and teaching within the University.
- Email:
- proctor@st-andrews.ac.uk
- Phone:
- +44 (0)1334 46 2588
Vice-Principal (Research)
Professor J Derek Woollins
The Vice-Principal (Research) holds responsibility for research within the University.
- Email:
- vpresearch@st-andrews.ac.uk
- Phone:
- +44 (0)1334 46 2542
Provost of St Leonard’s College
Professor J Derek Woollins
The Provost provides academic leadership for research postgraduates and early career researchers at the University of St Andrews.
- Email:
- provost@st-andrews.ac.uk
- Phone:
- +44 (0)1334 46 2525
Quaestor and Factor
Derek A Watson FCCA
The Quaestor and Factor provides leadership in the development of the University’s non-academic services.
- Email:
- quaestor@st-andrews.ac.uk
- Phone:
- +44 (0)1334 46 2016
