In Memoriam
We are deeply saddened to announce that Professor Ian Taylor has recently passed away.
School news
Top International Relations department in the UK
The recently published Guardian University Guide 2021 ranked the School of International Relations the top international relations department in Scotland and first in Politics in the UK.
Commitment by a member of Professional Services Staff Award
Gillian Fleming wins the "Award for Commitment by a member of Professional Services Staff" in the 2019-2020 St Andrews Teaching Awards.
International Studies Association J. Ann Tickner Award
Professor Caron Gentry receives the 2019-2020 "J. Ann Tickner Award" at this years International Studies Association conference.
The Political Studies Association Academic Prizes
Dr Lydia Cole, Dr Laura Mills, Dr Natasha Saunders, and Dr Faye Donnelly were awarded the PSA’s Innovations in Teaching Politics (Group) Award.
The International Political Economy Annual Best Book Award
Dr Taylor St John was awarded the IPE Best Book Award, for her publication "The Rise of Investor-State Arbitration: Politics, Law, and Unintended Consequences".
The Guardian University Guide 2019
The School of International Relations ranked as top international relations department in Scotland and first in politics in the UK.
Counter-Terrorism Education Project Award
The Counter-Terrorism Education Project Award was received by the Handa Centre for the Study of Terrorism and Political Violence at the University of St Andrews.
World Bank Competition
Students were tasked with proposing real life examples of governments, cities, firms, or individuals preparing for and taking advantage of opportunities created by technology and the future of work.
The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2018
The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2018 ranked the School of International Relations the top politics and international relations department in the UK