First in the family
For first-generation students arriving at St Andrews, the experience marks more than the start of a degree: it’s a decisive moment that can open doors. The opportunities it presents can…
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KAN Conversations: Professor Akira O’Connor
Professor Akira O’Connor of the School of Psychology and Neuroscience was appointed Assistant Vice-Principal (Diversity) in March 2026, joining the University’s Senior Management Team and helping to shape its strategic…
Chance, community and a career in diplomacy
Chance brought Bilal Zahid (MA Hons 2007) to St Andrews after a last-minute change to his UCAS application. Here, he forged lasting friendships and deepened his passion for giving back…
From shortage to simulation
How AI at St Andrews is supporting the next generation of doctors Scotland is renowned for producing clinically adept, pioneering medics, and the University of St Andrews has a key…
Every dog has its day
Jonny Madderson (MA Hons 2003) and Jono Stevens (MA Hons 2003) reflect on their filmmaking beginnings at St Andrews following their recent BAFTA win for their documentary, Hustle and Run.…
Beyond ‘the Bubble’
Laura Beveridge (MA Hons 2022) was recently named The Washington Post’s 2026 Stern-Bryan Fellow, a role that will see her covering this year’s midterm elections in Washington, DC. She reflects…
Club news
We are pleased to share reports submitted by some of our Alumni Clubs for Chronicle 2026. We currently have over 50 active Special Interest Clubs and Alumni Clubs, providing networks…
The right place at the right time
When Bede Williams (PhD 2018) first visited St Andrews in 2002 while touring with the New Zealand Army Band, he couldn’t have predicted that it would one day become the…
A pioneer of accessibility in the arts
Bridget Stevens (MA Hons 1965) was on a path set for St Andrews since her first toddle around St Salvator’s Quad as a young child. Here, she shares fond memories…
Saints Spotlight: Dr Niall Sreenan
Dr Niall Sreenan is a lecturer in the School of Modern Languages, which is ranked number one in Scotland and second in the UK in The Guardian University Guide 2026.…