Let us embody Black joy!
If society does not appreciate my value, how can I? Black History Month is a time for earnest reflection, and for joyous celebration of our ancestors. It was these people…
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Mississippi Will: celebrating 15 years at the helm of Hunt Marketing
Will Hunt (MA Hons 2004) has always been ambitious. Here, he describes the influence of his St Andrews years on his marketing career as Hunt Marketing is named by Adweek…
The science of distilling: an evolving career with Eden Mill
A chance tour of Eden Mill opened the doors to a dream job in brewing and distilling for Scott Ferguson (MPhys 2011). He shares the highlights of his journey from…
From MLitt to NCAP
Sheila Masson (MLitt 2013) describes how a postgraduate degree from St Andrews ultimately led to her current role as Photographic Preservation Manager of the National Collection of Aerial Photography (NCAP)…
Season’s greetings: December celebrations from around the world
Amid all the Christmas cheer we’re also thinking, joining in with and celebrating other religious and cultural festivities that take place in December. African American, Jewish, Buddhist and Pagan communities…
A distiller’s dream: taking the leap
Alex MacDonald (BSc 2015) describes his path from the corporate world to owning an award-winning Highland distillery in Thurso. He has fond memories of his time at St Andrews –…
Kaleidoscope Alumni Network – what’s in our name? Everything
Catherine Dunford (BSc 2007, PhD 2012) is the Alumni Relations and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Engagement Coordinator. Here, she reflects on the foundation of the Kaleidoscope Alumni Network, from…
Reconnect with us and each other! An update from STAMSA
Raahim Zafar (MA Hons 2020) is a Strategic Communications and Development Consultant who works with organisations and communities across the UK, particularly with The Faith and Belief Forum. Sara Ahmed…
Challenge, drive change, be unstoppable
Julie Barry is a Family Programme and Kaleidoscope Alumni Network member and is Senior Director of Development at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Julie was among the first…
Black History Month 2023 – Panel of Power: Saluting our sisters
Isaac Pickrum is a third-year studying International Relations, focusing on decolonial theory and revolutionary ecology (indigeneity and biocentricity). Born and raised Black in Washington DC, he is passionate about…