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St Andrews in UkraineA team of academics from the University’s School of International Relations recently visited Kyiv to meet with the key members of the Ukrainian government involved in developing strategy and policy to defend the country against Russia. |
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PING – new Saints Golf Kit PartnerThe University has formed a new partnership with international golf brand PING, who will now be the official Golf Kit Partner of Saints Golf – the University’s golf programme – for the next three years. |
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Saints Sport successBoth the Women’s Football 1s team and the Women’s Hockey 1s team have secured league promotions from Scottish 1A to Premier North league. In addition, the Women’s Football 1s retained their She Can She Will Cup title for a second year in a row, while the Women’s Hockey 1s won the Scottish Hockey Women’s National League.
Read more about Saints Sport success.
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Exhibition: Somewhere to StayWe would like to apologise for advertising the incorrect date range for this exhibition in last month’s St Andrews in the News. The exhibition is in fact running from 25 May 2023 to 7 January 2024, which allows plenty of time to come and visit!
Read more about Somewhere to Stay.
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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 Anne Power (MA 1979).
Email the editor at sem28@st-andrews.ac.uk if you would like to share your story. |
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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 2023Start 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 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 an interdisciplinary panel discussion about the 'What makes us human' exhibition at the Wardlaw Museum. Residential accommodation is available with a special alumni discount, subject to availability. |
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Please note that for those events requiring payment, places are not secure until payment has been received.
Contact us at alumni@st-andrews.ac.uk if you would like us to help you reconnect with fellow alumni.
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University Annual Public Meeting 2023All are welcome to join us at the University's Annual Public Meeting and at the reception afterwards. Please use the link below to register your attendance. Date: Saturday 17 June 2023 Time: Meeting 3-4pm; Reception (tea and coffee) 4-5pm Location: Meeting – Buchanan Lecture Theatre; Reception – Parliament Hall.
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General CouncilThe next meeting of the General Council of the University of St Andrews will take place on Saturday 17 June 2023 at 10.30am in Parliament Hall. The Chancellor, Lord Campbell of Pittenweem, will preside, and the Principal, Professor Dame Sally Mapstone, will deliver the University Address. We are also delighted to be joined by Dr Rebekah Widdowfield, Vice-Principal (People and Diversity), who will present on Diverse St Andrews, one of the key pillars of the University's Strategy.
General Council members will be sent a link to the billet (meeting paper) before the meeting. Printed copies of the billet will be available at the meeting and can also be requested in advance from the General Council Office. |
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Commemorate your graduation with a flagstoneCommemorate your graduation with an inscription on a flagstone at the entrance to the Younger Hall. There are only seven stones remaining – get in touch now to find out how you can secure one! Contact: kjb21@st-andrews.ac.uk |
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Patrons’ Programme 2023Since 2014 the University has invited parents, donors, alumni and friends to participate in the Patrons' Programme to take a 'behind-the-scenes' look at life in St Andrews. The Programme offers a chance to soak up the full St Andrews experience; meet and attend talks by some of our leading academics; receive exclusive updates on our many ongoing projects; and gain private access to local historic sites and residences. Join us this year on Thursday 7 and Friday 8 September to explore our beautiful town and ancient University.
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SaintsFunderThis month’s SaintsFunder project – the Guardian Saints Appeal – is a collaborative project between the University and the University of St Andrews Students’ Association. This project aims to combat the cost-of-living crisis and high energy costs by raising funds for the Student Support Fund. Find out more about how you can support the project.
SaintsFunder is open to all students, alumni and University staff, so send your ideas to SaintsFunder@st-andrews.ac.uk
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Saints TalkOur latest Saints Talk – ‘St Andrews research at the interface between statistics and global wildlife conservation – was by Professor Len Thomas, School of Maths and Statistics.
If you missed this or any previous Saints Talks, you can watch them again. Watch previous Saints Talks.
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Nigel Morecroft (MA 1980)
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