Chemistry Graduation and Prizes 2026

A total of over 70 students graduated with an Honours degree in chemistry from St Andrews in 2026 as well as over 20 postgraduates with a MSc or PhD. Before the University graduation ceremony in Younger Hall, this was celebrated with a reception in the School of Chemistry, where the best students were awarded prizes for outstanding achievements.

The prizewinners are pictured below:

(L–R) Megan Brierley-Walker, Jacob Hollingworth, Jiwu Rim, Josie Sequeira-Shuker, Robert Kennedy, DoT Dr Brian Chalmers, HoS Prof Sharon Ashbrook, Erika Mitchell, Megan Wynne, George Ashcroft, Katie Alexander

The prize list is as follows:

Medal in BSc Biology and Chemistry
Megan Brierley-Walker

OUP Book Prize for the best student in the 4th year BSc chemistry class
George Ashcroft

Astra-Zeneca Prize for the best honours research project in biological chemistry
Erika Mitchell

GSK Prize for the best honours research project in organic chemistry
Jacob Hollingworth

Drochaid Prize for the best honours research project in inorganic chemistry
Jiwu Rim

Charles Horrex Prize for the best honours research project in physical chemistry
Robert Kennedy

Education Prize for the best honours research project in chemistry education
Megan Wynne

Forrester Prize for the best graduating students in the 4th and 5th year classes
Megan Brierley-Walker, Robert Kennedy

Irvine Jubilee Prize and Medal for the most distinguished graduating MChem student
Robert Kennedy

Head of School Award
Katie Alexander