Club news
We are pleased to share reports submitted by some of our Alumni Clubs for Chronicle 2026. We currently have over 50 active Special Interest Clubs and Alumni Clubs, providing networks for our St Andrews graduates around the world. If you are interested in helping to run one of our existing clubs, or in starting one of your own, please contact us at [email protected].
UK
University of St Andrews Alumni Club, Cambridge
Our friendly group, comprising a variety of graduation dates, continues to offer a range of events to alumni in and around Cambridge. This year, we enjoyed our February Snowdrop Walk at Anglesey Abbey with lunch afterwards. We are planning a summer outing, welcome drinks to greet graduates new to the Cambridge area in the autumn and our annual St Andrew’s Day lunch. If you are in the area and would like to join, we would love to welcome you to the group.
Contact: Erica Carrick Utsi (BSc 1973)
University of St Andrews Alumni Club, Oxford (USAACO)
This year members took part in my new invention, five-a-side tennis, held two darts competitions, and have been busy trying to visit every cafe in Oxford (14 so far). We also attended six live lunchtime classical music concerts, shared tips on cost of living issues, went to the amazing Harcourt Arboretum Novice hedge-laying competition, and were in the audience for free lectures at the University of Oxford on the ‘The Powers of Activism’ and ‘The AI Revolution’. New members are always welcome.
Contact: Dr Alan Slater (BSc 1989)
North America: US
University of St Andrews Alumni Club, Toronto
The University of St Andrews Alumni Club, Toronto, met in 2025 to enjoy a Burns Supper and to celebrate St Andrew’s Day together. For our Burns Supper, 15 people gathered to celebrate with a colourful Address to a Haggis performed by Graham, with others ready to step in should he falter. The haggis was prepared by James (as usual) and was served with other wonderful food and desserts. In 2026, we are looking to collaborate on events with the local St Andrew’s Society and to establish a pub night every other month. To connect and keep updated about Club events, join our LinkedIn and Facebook pages.
Contact: Bonnie Kuehl
University of St Andrews Alumni Club, New England
The Alumni Club of New England has been keeping busy! Most recently, we participated in the University’s Coffee Connect programme, joined Principal and Vice-Chancellor Dame Sally Mapstone at the Making Waves reception in Boston, and celebrated Burns Night across the New England area. We’re also planning several alumni gatherings throughout the region this year, so join our Facebook and LinkedIn groups or keep an eye out on our Instagram for updates.
Contact: Emma Corcoran (MA 2018)
University of St Andrews Alumni Club, Washington D.C.
The D.C. Alumni Club relaunched in 2026, bringing Saints together at the heart of global change, politics and culture. With renewed energy and ambition, we’re building the go-to network for alumni seeking meaningful connection, professional community and a dynamic St Andrews presence in Washington.
Contact: Adam Volman (MA 2019)
Asia
University of St Andrews Alumni Club, Hong Kong
The University of St Andrews Alumni Club, Hong Kong, has enjoyed several events this past year, including a table at both the St Andrew’s Ball and the annual Burns Supper hosted by the Hong Kong St Andrew’s Society. A co-hosted evening with the University of Edinburgh and the University of Glasgow was also a great success. We intend to expand this event to include other Scottish universities in the coming year!
Contact: Kate Wyllie (MA 1991)
University of St Andrews Alumni Club, UAE
On 15 June 2025, the University of St Andrews Alumni Club, UAE, met in Dubai for an informal networking evening at Mint Leaf of London, overlooking the city skyline. Alumni reconnected over drinks and shared memories of their time at St Andrews. We’re also pleased to share that our LinkedIn group has grown by 100%, now with over 100 members based across the UAE. With this momentum, we have much more planned for 2026 and would love more alumni to get involved, whether by attending events, helping to organise meetups or staying connected through the group.
Contact: Leona Quadros (MSc 2022)
University of St Andrews Alumni Club, Pakistan
We are an online club connecting those with an interest in Pakistan’s culture and economy. Our aim is to support alumni, graduates and students with ties to Pakistan. We guide and facilitate travel or stays in Pakistan for University staff and alumni. We host networking sessions to build professional and personal connections and act as ambassadors for the University, promoting St Andrews to prospective students. Keep in touch with us through our Facebook and Saint Connect groups. We hope you can join us soon!
Contacts: Amera Iqbal (MSc 2009) and Midhat Un Nisa (MSc 2017)
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University of St Andrews Alumni Club, Singapore
The Alumni Club Singapore got together with Professor Brad MacKay, Deputy Principal and Vice-Principal (International Strategy and External Relations) at the end of January 2026 to catch up with fellow graduates from across the decades. Club Lead, Suanny Gouw said: “It was a great evening. I am so glad so many were able to join. A picture tells a thousand words.”
Contact: Suanny Gouw (BSc 1984)
Australia
University of St Andrews Alumni Club, Sydney
The Club is open to all alumni in Australia, providing a place to come together, share stories, and experiences from their times in Scotland and now, Australia. We have members from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Canberra. We have held drinks events, invited visiting lecturers, and we hope to take part in a Scottish-themed event with the local Caledonian Society. So far, we have enjoyed catching up at the Dundee Arms, Edinburgh Castle Hotel, and the State Library. We recently caught up with a fantastic group from across a 50-year span: 1976 to the present day (graduating in 2026). Keep in touch via our LinkedIn group – see you soon!
Contact: Alistair Galloway (BSc 2001)
University of St Andrews Alumni Club, Western Australia
A St Andrew’s Day alumni gathering was once again held at the rooftop bar of the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, Perth on 2 December 2025. Only a core group was able to make it but we nevertheless enjoyed a good catch-up. We are looking forward to the 2026 event where we plan to open the invitation to other Scottish university alumni to join us in celebrating St Andrew’s Day. Please mark your diaries and plan to come along.
Contact: Robert Malabar (BSc 1984)
Europe
University of St Andrews Alumni Club, Austria
The Club has around 60 members, most of whom are based in Vienna. On 17 October 2025, alumni old and new represented St Andrews in the 20th University Challenge Pub Quiz. President Johanna – together with fellow alumnus Mike Bailey (MA 2000) and other St Andrews graduates – joined a ‘fireside chat’ hosted by the UK Embassy in February 2025, and an alumni reception at the UK Embassy in October 2025. To stay connected, join our University of St Andrews Alumni Club Austria Facebook group.
Contact: Johanna Weberhofer (MA 2004)
Universities of St Andrews and Dundee Iceland Club
The St Andrews and Dundee Society in Reykjavik held its annual Burns Supper on 24 January 2026 at Gunnarshús, the House of the Association of Writers in Iceland. 23 guests attended the supper, chaired by Gunnar Snorri Gunnarsson. The Address to a Haggis was recited in Scots and Icelandic, paired with haggis imported from Scotland, local neeps and tatties and Scottish whisky. Reynir Geirsson delivered the Immortal Memory, emphasising Burns’ ideals of freedom and democracy. The evening concluded with songs and warm conviviality.
Contact: Sven Sigurdsson (BSc 1968)
University of St Andrews Alumni Club, Barcelona
We organise regular meetings and activities, and hope that it will not be long before we can invite you to connect with other graduates at one of our future events, make friends, or receive a warm welcome to the city. To keep up to date with Club activities, join our LinkedIn group.
Contact: Zuzana Kudelova (MLitt 2011)
University of St Andrews Alumni Club, Milan
On Monday 15 December, the Club hosted its inaugural Christmas dinner. Held at Classico Trattoria, the evening brought together alumni who shared fond memories of their years at St Andrews and reflected on their professional and personal aspirations for life in Milan. A beautifully prepared menu featuring risotto allo zafferano, cotoletta alla Milanese and mondeghili created a warm and festive atmosphere for this first Christmas gathering. The success of the evening sets a promising tone for a 2026 filled with new initiatives and events for the Milan Club.
Contact: Nicolò Cremona (MLitt 2016)
University of St Andrews Alumni Club, Munich
Building on a successful year in 2025, the Munich Alumni Club hosted well-attended and enjoyable events at local venues. The Club is always keen to welcome and connect with more alumni in the region. If you are interested in getting involved in the coming year, please feel free to reach out to us. We look forward to continuing to strengthen and grow our alumni network.
Contact: Vinzenz von Eickstedt (MLitt 2018)
University of St Andrews Alumni Club, Netherlands
We are thrilled to announce the establishment of the University of St Andrews Alumni Club in the Netherlands. Our first social was a success, uniting over 20 alumni from diverse backgrounds and fields of study. Together, we reminisced about our University days. We are excited to offer both social and networking events. To stay connected, please join our group on Saint Connect or the St Andrews Alumni Club Netherlands LinkedIn group.
Contacts: Annabell Gesang (MA 2014), Wibbian Marseille (MSc 2025) and Floris Bicker (MLitt 2025)
Special Interest Clubs
After Many Days Club
The Club organises a winter luncheon and a summer luncheon during Alumni Weekend in St Andrews. The 2025 winter luncheon was held on 1 February at the New Golf Club, followed by a highly entertaining talk by Frank Quinault on Andrew Carnegie. The popular summer luncheon was followed by a private tour of the University Observatory, where Aleks Scholz and Roger Stapleton of the School of Physics and Astronomy introduced us to the fascinating James Gregory Telescope. You can find details of 2026 events on our website.
Contact: Caroline Ford (BSc 1978)
Agnes Savill Club
The Agnes Savill Club, based in St Andrews, is for local alumni, University staff, Court members, research students and graduates of other higher education institutions and partners. Monthly meetings with coffee and a talk are held in Parliament Hall between October and April. Recent talks have covered the life of Thomas Cochrane, swans, and the East Neuk Festival. The Club hosts winter and summer buffet parties, an outing, and has a variety of special interest groups. We welcome new members.
Contact: Jane Watkinson (MA 1966)
Corriemulzie Mountaineering Club
It has been another brilliantly active year for the Club. We hosted a well-attended Burns Supper, and enjoyed a trip to near Edzell, where we cycled, walked and ate well. Members also went kayaking on the west coast of Scotland, ventured north to Golspie for cycling and climbing, and some members travelled to Spain to tackle the Camino de Santiago. The year was capped off with an annual dinner in Glenuig to celebrate the year and plan more adventures for 2026.
Contact: Liz Bibby (BSc 1971)
St Andrews Graduate Golf Society
(StAGGS)
The St Andrews Graduate Golf Society continues to flourish with our membership numbers increasing year on year. In 2025, we held the ‘Auld Jug’ at the prestigious Royal Automobile Club country estate in Epsom, and the ‘Auld Putter’ at the University’s Arnold Palmer Invitational. Membership is free and open to all golfing abilities – if you like to hit a wee ball with a stick, why not join us? Keep up to date with the club through our LinkedIn group and the University’s Golf Alumni page.
Contact: Stephen Smith (BSc 1988)
St Andrews University Women’s Association – Edinburgh Branch
The St Andrews University Women’s Association is a small group of former students who meet twice a year on the first Saturday in May and the Saturday nearest to St Andrew’s Day in November / December for coffee and a chat. Last year, the May meeting was cancelled due to a lack of numbers; however, in November, four of us met at The Huxley, 1-3 Rutland Street, Edinburgh. There is no membership fee, and anyone wishing to join us would be made most welcome.
Contact: Sallie Bryson (MA 1972)
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