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St Andrews Prize for the Environment winner 2022We are delighted to announce that the winner of the 2022 St Andrews Prize for the Environment is Misión Tiburón for their community-based project to protect and restore blue carbon sinks. Misión Tiburón will receive a $100,000 cash prize to further their efforts in the Hammerhead Shark Sanctuary in Costa Rica. Read about the St Andrews Prize for the Environment winner 2022 |
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Cost of living packageThe University has outlined a package of measures designed to provide practical support, financial help and information for students and staff affected by the cost of living and energy crises.
Read about the cost of living package |
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Launch of Kaleidoscope Alumni NetworkJoin us in person or online on Monday 28 November 2022 at the Laidlaw Music Centre for the launch of the Kaleidoscope Alumni Network. Help us to celebrate the ethnic and cultural diversity of St Andrews graduates around the world and the significant contribution made to our society by under-represented diverse ethnic communities.
See programme and register now for in-person and/or online participation
The registration link is at the bottom of the programme.
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University hosts First Women UK portraitsThe First Women UK collection is being hosted by the University of St Andrews this winter. It features portraits by acclaimed photographer Anita Corbin and celebrates Britain’s modern female pioneers who achieved a first in their field.
Read about the First Women UK collection |
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Principal and Vice-Chancellor’s trip to the USPrincipal and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Dame Sally Mapstone recently visited New York City and Washington DC. She was joined in New York by Professor Christian Rutz at the Explorers Club where he gave a presentation about his latest research on animal-tracking tags. In Washington, Principal Mapstone was joined by alumni, parents and friends of St Andrews at the British Embassy where she gave a talk on the latest University updates.
News about Professor Rutz's research
Professor Rutz’s latest article from Nature |
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Service of Thanksgiving for Her Majesty the QueenThe University is holding a Service of Thanksgiving for the life of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth on Saturday 26 November at 2pm in St Salvator’s Chapel. The service will be conducted by the Chaplain, Revd Dr Donald MacEwan and will be livestreamed Worship - Chaplaincy - University of St Andrews (st-andrews.ac.uk) If you would like to take part in the academic procession to the Chapel, please gather in the Hebdomadar’s Room by 1.45pm. Contact the Chaplaincy chaplaincy@st-andrews.ac.uk for further details or to let us know you are joining the procession. |
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Sustainable St Andrews merchandiseThe University of St Andrews Shop has collaborated with Teemill to provide a sustainable way to make bespoke merchandise for Schools and halls. Our new range is made with certified organic cotton, renewable energy and materials diverted from landfill to provide fashion with no waste. Visit the shop’s website |
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Aldi extends partnership with Saints Sport and University Rugby ClubALDI UK – the lead sponsor for the University of St Andrews Rugby Club since 2014 – has renewed its sponsorship deal with Saints Sport for the academic year 2022-2023. As part of the deal, ALDI UK will support the career progression of St Andrews students.
Read about the ALDI UK sponsorship deal |
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London event: Phillips O’Brien on UkraineJoin Professor Phillips O’Brien – Head of the School of International Relations at the University of St Andrews – in London on Tuesday 6 December at 6pm. This is a rare opportunity to hear about his research and his analysis of events currently taking place in Ukraine. There are only a few places remaining.
Find out more and register to attend |
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London Alumni Carol ServiceWe are delighted to announce the return of the annual London Christmas Carol Service at
St Columba’s Church, Pont Street on Wednesday 7 December 2022 at 7pm.
Purchase tickets |
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St Andrews Alumni Carol ServiceJoin us in person or online for this year’s St Andrews Alumni Carol Service on Wednesday 14 December at 7pm (GMT) in St Salvator’s Chapel. The Service will be conducted by the University Chaplain – Revd Dr Donald MacEwan – and the carols led by the University of St Andrews Renaissance Singers.
To join online, visit the Chaplaincy’s website at 7pm (GMT) on Wednesday 14 December, select ‘Livestreamed services’ and then the ‘View livestream’ link.
Join us afterwards for a festive drink at the Old Union Coffee Shop.
Please register to attend now (entry is on a first-come, first-served basis.) |
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The next meeting of the General Council of the University of St Andrews will take place on Saturday 26 November at 10.30am in Parliament Hall, South Street, St Andrews KY16 9JU. Tea and coffee will be available from 10.00am.
The Chancellor, Lord Campbell of Pittenweem, will preside and the Principal, Professor Dame Sally Mapstone, will deliver the University Address. In addition, there will be a presentation by the Vice-Principal Education (Proctor) entitled: ‘Is it for better or for worse? How the pandemic has changed teaching and assessment at the University of St Andrews’.
Email: generalcouncil@st-andrews.ac.uk |
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Calling all Sustainable Aquaculture graduates!
We are currently in the process of setting up an alumni network for all of our Sustainable Aquaculture graduates. The aim is to provide a way we can keep in touch with you and you can stay in touch with us, and some of your old classmates. If you would like to be included, please get in touch with the Course Directors Drs Neil Hazon nh1@st-andrews.ac.uk and Jonathan David jad1@st-andrews.ac.uk. |
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Alumni StoriesWe welcome stories from alumni about your time here, your journey since leaving and what the University of St Andrews has contributed to that journey.
This month, we feature Madeleine Bazil (MA 2018) a documentary film-maker and Molly Arbuthnott (MA 2010) an award-winning children’s author.
Email the editor at sem28@st-andrews.ac.uk if you would like to share your story. |
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SaintsFunderWe continue to shine the spotlight again this month on the Legacy60 project. This project is celebrating the 60th anniversary of the University of St Andrews Boat Club and building on its past achievements by fundraising for a new senior racing eight. This will help the next generation of rowers to compete at the highest level of UK university rowing.
SaintsFunder is open to all students, alumni and University staff, so send your ideas to SaintsFunder@st-andrews.ac.uk |
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Our most recent Saints Talk – ‘Hidden Places – Unlocking the past using geophysics’ was by Professor Richard Bates on Tuesday 15 November.
Our next talk by Professor Laura Moretti, Head of the School of Art History, takes place on Tuesday 13 December from 5.15pm to 6.15pm. More details to follow.
Meanwhile, if you have missed this or any previous Saints Talks, you can watch them again. |
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Northamptonshire in the First World War
Mikesh Mistry, MA 2014
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Mr Barry’s War
Caroline Shenton, 1989
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