A life less ordinary: Dr Jean McCrindle (1937-2022)
We were sad to learn of the death of Dr Jean McCrindle (MA 1959) last December and were very touched when her daughter – Claire Wells – offered to share…
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A Kinnessburn Story
Trevor Jones reflects on some fond memories of his time living in Kinnessburn – a student Residence for men – in the late 1960s and early 1970s. As a result…
From graduation to Guardian-featured author
Victoria MacKenzie, MLitt 2008, PhD 2013, describes her literary journey from a Masters in Creative Writing to published author.
Hong Kong Christians in Britain: a research journey
After graduating from the University of Edinburgh with a MA (Hons) in English Language, Dr Gillian Chu worked and studied in Hong Kong and Vancouver, Canada, before returning to St…
Taking the leap – choosing St Andrews
Isabella Scorzelli, a third-year undergraduate studying English and Modern History, shares the positive social, academic and career experiences that have stemmed from her decision to attend the University of St…
The tale of a GIG, a cold call and an ‘honorary alumnus’
Michael Wilson, an ‘honorary alumnus’ of the University, describes how he has developed a lifelong relationship with the students and town of St Andrews since a student member of the University…
Charities need leadership, too
Daniel Valentine, MLitt Management Economics & Politics 2000, describes his new role as Executive chair of Lovey Foundation UK, and how the problem-solving skills he developed at St Andrews have…
From History graduate to story gatherer
Anne Power, MA 1979, describes how a degree in History at St Andrews ultimately led to a career in psychotherapy.
Journey to the ends of the earth – and back to St Andrews
Ben Weber, MA 2004, describes how he has come full circle from graduating in 2004 to starting a PhD here in 2023 – via China, Brazil, India and an expedition…
From Gaza to St Andrews
In 2022 Isra’a Hatem Al-Jaish enrolled at St Andrews to study an MSc in International Education thanks to the support of a St Andrews Education for Palestinian Students (STEPS) scholarship.…