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St Andrews in the News

March 2023

Welcome to the March edition of St Andrews in the News.


We hope you enjoy this month’s news, live and watch-again events and fascinating alumni stories and experiences. Please contact us if you would like to contribute your story, video or podcast to share with our online community.

Professor Dame Sally Mapstone FRSE

Principal and Vice-Chancellor next President of Universities UK

Professor Dame Sally Mapstone FRSE, Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the University of St Andrews, has been elected as the next President of Universities UK (UUK).
Read more about the Principal's election


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Sands International Film Festival 

The programme for the 2023 Sands International Film Festival of St Andrews is now live, featuring films and filmmakers from across the globe and in-person appearances from leading industry figures.

We hope you will join us in st Andrews from 14 to 16 April for a diverse and vibrant weekend of screenings and events. You can check out the programme and book tickets and read Deadline's cover of the launch.


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Energy Ethics 2023: Financing the Future (6-8 June 2023)

This hybrid, interdisciplinary conference is organised around the themes of time, risk, investment, politics, and infrastructure. EE2023 will bring together hundreds of scholars from around the world for three days of inspiring panels, thought-provoking discussions and fun extra-curricular activities.   


Registration is now open. Lunch and coffee breaks are included with in-person delegate packages, and in-person delegates will have the option of signing up for low-cost on-campus accommodation at the time of registration (each room has an en-suite and includes breakfast). We are also arranging child-care options during the conference to enable participation for those with childcare responsibilities.


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Alumni Weekend

Start the weekend on Friday with a Browse with Fizz at Toppings & Company Booksellers and a Welcome Drinks Reception in Sandy's Bar, followed by live music in the Main Bar. Join us on Saturday for the Arnold Palmer Invitational – a friendly golf tournament on the Torrance Course at the Fairmont Hotel – or for a light lunch and tour of the Laidlaw Music Centre. There's also a wine tasting later that day with wines from around the world (and cheeses to match) in the Beacon Bar, followed by a barbecue. Finish off the weekend on the Sunday with the traditional Chapel Service and pier walk, followed by a talk about the 'What makes us human' exhibition at the Wardlaw Museum.

Book your accommodation now - there's a special alumni discount at David Russell Apartments or McIntosh Hall.

See the programme and register now.


Contact us at alumni@st-andrews.ac.uk if you would like us to help you reconnect with fellow alumni.


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Launch of St Andrews Prize for the Environment 2023

Entries are now open for the 2023 St Andrews Prize for the Environment. This $100,000 competition – led by the University – recognises and rewards projects that make a significant contribution to protecting the environment and encouraging a more sustainable society.

Find out more about the St Andrews Prize 2023.


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British Council Alumni Awards

The University of St Andrews had a finalist and a winner at the British Council Alumni Awards in Uzbekistan. Watch a special video about Science and Sustainability Award winner Akmaljon Abdullayev.


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Joanna Margaret - drinks reception and reading

Alumni, friends and supporters of the University are invited to a drinks reception in London on 5 April 2023 to mark the launch of 'The Bequest' - a new novel by Joanna Margaret (née Milstein), PhD 2007. During the event Joanna will read an extract from her novel. 


Eilish Campbell

Stories

We 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 Eilish Campbell (MA English and Film Studies) 2024, who describes her experience as a Robertson Trust Scholar; Roger Flint, BSc (Hons) 2007, who was recently awarded the Dundas Medal for services to palliative care; and Simon Lamb, BSc (Hons) 2013, who segued from a degree in Mathematics to becoming the Scriever at the Robert Burns Museum in Alloway.

Email the editor at sem28@st-andrews.ac.uk if you would like to share your story.


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Event in New Delhi

Saturday 25 March 2023
7.00pm to 8.30pm
The Oberoi, Dr Zakir Hussain Marg, Delhi Golf Club, Golf Links, New Delhi, Delhi 110003

All alumni, supporters and friends of the University in India are invited to join the Deputy Principal and Vice-Principal (International Strategy and External Relations) Professor Brad Mackay and Head of Development (London and International) Pamela Stephenson for what promises to be a wonderful evening of conversation with friends old and new. 

Please email developmentevents@st-andrews.ac.uk to register to attend. Thank you if you have already registered - we look forward to seeing you there.


Roza Salih

2023 St Andrews Sanctuary Lecture

Save the date and join Roza Salih, Scotland’s first refugee Councillor, who will be giving the 2023 St Andrews Sanctuary Lecture from 6.00 pm (BST) on Wednesday 5 April.


Find out more about the Sanctuary Lecture. Email sanctuary@st-andrews.ac.uk to pre-register for in-person or online attendance.


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Patrons’ Programme 2023

Save the date for the Patrons’ Programme, taking place between Thursday 7 and Friday 8 September 2023, where parents, donors, alumni and friends of the University are invited to take a ‘behind-the-scenes’ look at life in St Andrews.


More information to follow.


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Arnold Palmer Invitational 2023

Due to popular demand, additional tee times have been added to the 2023 Arnold Palmer Invitational taking place on Saturday 17 June 2023. WIth only a few spots remaining, email developmentevents@st-andrews.ac.uk to book your space.


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SaintsFunder: Worth the Weight

This month’s spotlight falls on Worth the Weight – a project run by the St Andrews Olympic Weightlifting Club who want to take their competitive potential to the next level.


SaintsFunder is open to all students, alumni and University staff, so send your ideas to SaintsFunder@st-andrews.ac.uk.


Professor Kirstie Ball

Saints Talk programme

Professor Kirstie Ball, School of Management, is giving our next Saints Talk – Employee surveillance: Risks, wellbeing, and justice’– on Tuesday 28 March 2023 at 5.15pm (GMT).

Register now.


Meanwhile, if you have missed this or any previous Saints Talks, you can watch them again.

Watch previous Saints Talks.


Alumni Authors

For Thy Great Pain Have Mercy On My Little Pain


Victoria MacKenzie (MLitt 2008; PhD 2013)

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Comet Madness: How the 1910 Visit of Halley's Comet (Almost) Destroyed Civilization


Richard Goodrich (PhD 2003)

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Laidlaw Live

Look out for the latest Laidlaw Music Centre concerts and live-streamed concerts and access high quality music – wherever you are in the world.
Read more about Laidlaw Music Centre events.
Watch and listen to music from St Andrews.


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The Dog Walking Society hosting a special outdoor cuddling event in the Quad. (Photo credit: Gayle McIntyre)

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