It’s a kind of magic …
Sue Hill (MA 1982) has written over 120 Alumni Stories, co-edited ten issues of Chronicle, and produced countless Development publications to support fundraising campaigns in a decade as Publications Officer…
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Time for the next chapter
Elaine Whiteford (née McPherson) (MA 1986) had aspired to be a writer since her first year at St Andrews. After a successful career in local government – and a few…
In memory of Malika Aly-Khan
Fiona Hill (MA 1989) is a leading foreign affairs advisor, academic and author, and has served as Chancellor of Durham University since 2023. She received an honorary degree from the…
Honouring an institutional memory
We were sad to hear of the death of Sheila Taylor (MA 1968) in August 2024. Sheila dedicated her life and career to the University of St Andrews and was…
A sweet start: from medieval history to Mars. Inc
Rebecca Snow (MA 1995) is Head of People & Organization at Mars, Incorporated. In a prescient move by her academic mother, she and her friends were dressed up as M&M’s®…
A series of unbelievable coincidences
We were sad to hear of the death of Dr Frank Steven, (BSc 1955, PhD 1958) in December. Here his daughter Barbara Kirby (PhD 1987) describes how a series of…
‘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 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 her…
The fields look even greener now: reflections from a footballers’ reunion
Richard Hayhurst, MA 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 to…
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…