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…
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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…
God, guns and inspiration: shaping a career in counterterrorism
Alumnus and author Jacob Ware (MA Hons 2017) was inspired by a lecture at St Andrews to embark on a career in counterterrorism. He returned to the University earlier this…
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 Hons 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…
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…
A new year of cultural connection and celebration
With each new year comes new beginnings: a sense of renewal, of hope and of a fresh start. In many cultures people come together to dust off the cobwebs and…
Empowered by education: scholarships for Palestinian students
Following an approach from student groups including Amnesty St Andrews, the Middle East and North African Society, the St Andrews Muslim Students’ Association and the BAME Student Network, the University…