Students, sanctuary and supporting mothers in South Sudan
University of St Andrews alumna Elika Ansari (MA Hons 2012) led a workshop for members of Enactus St Andrews, part of the global Enactus organisation that brings together students and…
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‘Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime’: one alumna’s contribution to global health
Professor Sonia Buist (née Chapman) (MB ChB 1964) is one of the world’s leading experts in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Born in India and educated in Scotland, the US…
From Freshers’ Fayre to The Polar Academy: inspiration through exploration
Fiona McPherson (MA Hons 1990) met and married a fellow mountaineer at St Andrews. After a rewarding career in teaching, she recently led an inspirational group of young people from…
The fields look even greener now: reflections from a footballers’ reunion
Richard Hayhurst, (MA Hons 1979) and 1st XI football captain 1978-79, reflects on a reunion to remember, which saw former University of St Andrews players travel from across the globe…
The Malhotra Brothers: from the ‘Bubble’ to Forbes’ 30 Under 30
We were saddened to hear of the death of Rohan Malhotra (MA Hons 2010) in October 2024. Rohan and his brother Arjun (MA Hons 2012) featured in Chronicle in 2018.…
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 Hons 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…
Lessons on revolution: the road from St Andrews to the Edinburgh Fringe
Gabriele Uboldi (MA Hons 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…