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…
Category: Alumni Stories
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…
Snow light and shadows: reflections on learning and loss
Dr Samantha Clark (PhD 2017) is a visual artist, writer and artist’s writing coach based in the Orkney Islands and working internationally. She was supervised throughout her PhD at St…
Threads of time: curating a career in historical clothing
Charlotte Engel (BA International Honours 2019) is a global finalist in the Study UK Alumni Awards. She is also a clothing historian, professional makeup artist and has racked up over…
From the St Andrews sands to saving sea turtles
Arabella Willing (BSc Hons 2009) explains how a degree in Marine Biology from St Andrews opened doors to an international career in nature conservation, for which she was awarded the…
Driving change: the St Andrews ‘Refugee Rickshaw’ project
Since graduation, Joseph Ehrlich (MA Hons 2021) has supported over 500 refugees affected by the war in Ukraine through his employment-focused NGO. He shares his story from ‘student on the…
Empowered by education: from MLitt to management success
Wei Wan (MLitt 2010) explains how the supportive academic community at St Andrews inspired a successful career in English language teaching, teacher training and management. I came to St Andrews…