Flexibility, friendships and the happiness factor
The academic freedom at St Andrews suited the ‘all-rounder’ Robert Bullard (BSc 1985), who matriculated in Geology and Chemistry, but graduated in Economics, and picked up a module in English…
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Dr Chris McKnight is a Senior Research Fellow in the School of Biology. In this month’s Saints Spotlight, he discusses his research into…
Date Wednesday January 7, 2026
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In this month’s Saints Spotlight, Professor Ifor Samuel of the School of Physics and Astronomy discusses the Organic Semiconductor Centre…
Date Thursday December 4, 2025
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Sport at St Andrews helps students to build connections, resilience and confidence. This is made possible by the support of our sport…
Date Thursday December 4, 2025
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The Sutton Trust, Saints Sport and a ‘squiggly’ career path
Collette Norval (née Oliver) (MA 2013) had her sights set on St Andrews since her first experience of the University during summer holidays as a child. She shares her experience…
A full circle moment: from student to part of the curriculum
Flavia D’Avila (PhD 2022) is an award-winning theatre director and researcher. She discusses her PhD workshops, making your own St Andrews traditions and the creation of Placeholder – a poignant…
Sharing our story in music
Every year, after Remembrance Sunday, the UK celebrates Inter Faith Week. It is a time devoted to highlighting diversity, engaging in interfaith dialogue, encouraging unity, and promoting understanding. Over the…