The Malhotra Brothers: from the ‘Bubble’ to Forbes’ 30 Under 30
We were saddened to hear of the death of Rohan Malhotra (MA 2010) in October 2024. Rohan and his brother Arjun (MA 2012) featured in Chronicle in 2018. In the…
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Saints Spotlight: Professor Mark Brewer
Professor Mark Brewer, Dean of the University of St Andrews Business School How did your St Andrews story start? I arrived in St Andrews in 1995 to pursue an MPhil…
Medicine without borders: from global adventures to giving back
Alison Payne (BSc 1982) followed in her father’s footsteps to study medicine at St Andrews. Here she shares his story and describes her own medical career, what it’s like to…
Saints Spotlight: Professor Dame Sally Mapstone
Professor Dame Sally Mapstone, Principal and Vice-Chancellor How did your St Andrews story start? I first came to the University as a researcher in the 1980s, working in Special Collections…
Inspired by Italy
Kitty Vickers (MA 2023) was so inspired by the history, art, culture and language of Italy that she became the first single honours student to participate in an exchange programme…
Lessons on revolution: the road from St Andrews to the Edinburgh Fringe
Gabriele Uboldi (MA 2020) has recently completed a successful run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe with his highly acclaimed show Lessons On Revolution. Here, he reflects on his journey from…
God, guns and inspiration: shaping a career in counterterrorism
Alumnus and author Jacob Ware (MA 2017) was inspired by a lecture at St Andrews to embark on a career in counterterrorism. He returned to the University earlier this year…
A Highland Welcome for ‘una pionera’ wheresoever she lies
We were sad to learn of the death of Dr Sheila Wilyman (later Bowyer) (PhD 2006) in June 2024. We are grateful to her daughter – Professor Susan Edwards of…
Shaping the future: from classroom to climate and Arctic security
Katarina Kertysova (MA 2012) channelled her expertise in languages and international security to secure a sought-after position at NATO’s headquarters in Brussels. She explains how she found inspiration at St…
Jazz, joy and making music: KAN graduation and alumni events
Alumni Weekend 2024 – from 14-16 June – concluded a vibrant week of graduation celebrations in St Andrews. We hosted five Kaleidoscope Alumni Network (KAN) courtyard receptions outside the Development…