Chronicle Extra 2024

In 2023, the University of St Andrews made history by topping both major UK higher education league tables. This was the first time a university other than those of Oxbridge had ranked number one in both.

Read more about the University’s historic double first

The University of St Andrews was recently recognised for its continued efforts to advance gender equality with the prestigious Silver Athena Swan Award.

This achievement marks a further step toward the University’s strategic vision to become a beacon of inclusivity, placing diversity and equality at the heart of everything we do.

Read more about the Athena Swan Award

The University of St Andrews has become the first university in the UK to receive the EmilyTest Gender-Based Violence Charter Award.

Developed by pioneering charity EmilyTest, the Charter Award equips the University with a hallmark that demonstrates its commitment to achieving a campus that is responsible in tackling gender-based violence (GBV).

Find out more about St Andrews and the EmilyTest Award.

Students of Medicine will be able to complete their full clinical training at St Andrews following the announcement of a new partnership between the University and NHS Fife.

Read more about Medicine coming home to St Andrews

Read more about the Widespread population collapse of African raptors

The article African savanna raptors show evidence of widespread population collapse and a growing dependence on protected areas is published in the journal Nature Ecology & Evolution.

Learn more about the African Raptor Leadership Grant

Find out how the scheme has saved over £700,000 in travel fares and cut 600 tonnes of carbon: Bus-side showcase for unique St Andrews travel scheme

Read more about St Andrews’ award-winning sustainable travel initiative

Read about the two new global research centres at St Andrews

For more about research at St Andrews visit our Research Blog

The University has been awarded a £1.2 million grant to lead a new international climate change research project known as GLOBAL-EX. At the helm is Dr Michael Byre (School of Earth and Environmental Sciences), who also leads St Andrews’ Climate Dynamics Lab.

The project aims to use computer models, Earth observations and physical theory to build a robust global understanding of extreme temperatures in a changing climate.

Read more about the groundbreaking research being carried out at the University: St Andrews to lead £1.2 million international research project on the future of heatwaves

GeoBus – and since 2023 GeoBus Without Borders – is led by Dr Catherine Rose, Dr Claire Cousins and Lynn Daley of the School of Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of St Andrews.

Watch the video to learn more about the expansion of the successful project from Scotland to Namibia and beyond.

This year marks 50 years since the reconstitution of St Leonard’s College. You can read more about the history of St Leonard’s College and the anniversary celebrations below.

St Leonard’s College: celebrating 50 years of postgraduate excellence

Read postgraduate and undergraduate Alumni Stories

The University has launched a series of online courses, which are currently being trialled at postgraduate level. The pilot includes ten online courses in subjects including Data Science, Iranian Studies and the Psychology of Dementia Care.

A 15% discount on postgraduate tuition fees is available to alumni who have graduated from St Andrews in the past three years, or who have attended a Global Summer School, Study Abroad or Exchange programme. A 10% discount is available to all graduating alumni.

For more information, contact admissions@st-andrews.ac.uk or visit:

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In June 2024, the University of St Andrews and the College of William & Mary will celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the first graduation of students enrolled in the BA International Honours programme.

This unique four-year undergraduate joint degree programme offers students the opportunity to divide their studies by spending two years of their degree at St Andrews and the other two years at William & Mary. Graduating students earn one degree conferred by both institutions. This programme is one of the oldest joint undergraduate programmes established between a European and American Higher Education Institution.

Find out more about the BA International Honours programme

The General Council of the University of St Andrews is the body of all graduates and senior academics of the University. It considers a range of issues affecting the wellbeing of the University, is represented on the University Court and meets twice a year, usually on the Saturday following graduation week in June and on a Saturday close to St Andrew’s Day (30 November).

The next meetings of the General Council will take place on Saturday 15 June 2024 and Saturday 30 November 2024 at 10.30am in Parliament Hall, South Street, St Andrews.

Wherever you are in the world, the General Council welcomes your ideas and support.

Contact details:
General Council Office
c/o Development
91 North Street
St‑Andrews
Fife
KY16 9AJ

Email: generalcouncil@st-andrews.ac.uk 

Phone: +44 (0)1334 461913

www.st-andrews.ac.uk/about/governance/general-council

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