'New College'

Make waves of influence

Create 'New College' – home to the future stars of geopolitics and global business.

Global challenges

The world needs a new generation of leaders, equipped to navigate geopolitical instability, economics disruption, and the climate crisis. It is critical that, at St Andrews, we inspire the next generation to understand the geopolitical framework in which they operate, and to be socially responsible, ethical and original business thinkers.

Creating leaders today to solve the problems of tomorrow

‘New College’ builds on St Andrews’ seven-century tradition of academic excellence and global outlook to create something entirely new.

In January 2026, Fife Council approved the University’s plans for this transformational development, which will bring together our world-leading School of International Relations and the University of St Andrews Business School in a single, dynamic hub. The project will sensitively transform the historic South Street site, formerly home to the town’s state secondary school, restoring and developing the Category A listed building in order to retain it as a place of learning for generations to come.

At ‘New College’, future leaders will be equipped with the skills that matter most, from ethical and empathic leadership to resilience and the strategic use of AI, preparing them to meet and navigate some of the greatest challenges of our time.

How you can support us

Philanthropic leadership has already committed over £50m to help us realise this once-in-a-lifetime project. Help us to make waves of influence by creating the future domestic and global stars of geopolitics and business.

Naming opportunities are available for the ‘New College’ and various prestige spaces throughout the development.

Why I give

"The Garfield Weston Foundation has a reputation for supporting excellence across the charitable world. We are delighted to support this transformative project at one of our leading universities. ‘New College’ will benefit future generations of students and teachers at the University of St Andrews."

Sophia Weston
Deputy Chair, Garfield Weston Foundation