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…
Every year, after Remembrance Sunday, the UK celebrates Inter Faith Week. It is a time devoted to highlighting diversity, engaging in interfaith dialogue, encouraging unity, and promoting understanding. Over the…
After founding her own non-profit, Special Needs Initiative for Growth (SNIG), Racheal Inegbedion (MSc 2023) pursued a postgraduate degree in Sustainable Development to equip her with the tools she needed…
On arriving at St Andrews from Eton College, Crispian Riley-Smith (MA Hons 1989) was looking for a blank canvas – a chance to write his own story after a childhood…
Rebecca Crawford (MA Hons 2003) shares her journey of adventure from Scotland to New Zealand and reflects on her choice to always do something interesting over the relentless search for…
Elizabeth Reed (MA Hons 2024) graduated in Geography and works at the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority. She’s also a parliamentary influencer for the Next Gen Nuclear Industry Council. Here, Elizabeth discusses…
Dr Jane Pettegree, a lecturer at the Laidlaw Music Centre, shares a reflection on a talk given by Cuban music producer and St Andrews alumnus Pablo Herrera Veitia (PhD 2022)…
St Andrews alumnus Peter Cummings (MA Hons 1970) argues for a shift in refugee policy within the concept of sanctuary, proposing a university education-style approach to achieving a settled status.…
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…
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…