Spotlight on… The Chaplaincy
Students encounter the Chaplaincy in many different ways throughout their time at St Andrews. In this Spotlight feature, University Chaplain Revd Dr Donald MacEwanexplores the Chaplaincy’s role in supporting students,…
Category: Staff Stories
From the faculty…Dr Mike Byrne
Mike Byrne is a Reader and Deputy Head of the School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, where he leads the Climate Dynamics Lab. His work focuses on how the climate…
Saints Spotlight: Professor Alice König
Professor Alice König is a lecturer and Director of Impact in the School of Classics. In this month’s Saints Spotlight, she discusses mentoring students through Honours modules and the Vertically…
Saints Spotlight: Professor Lars Kotthoff
Professor Lars Kotthoff is the Johann and Gaynor Rupert Chair in Artificial Intelligence (AI) at the University of St Andrews; an endowed post funded by donors to the Making Waves Campaign. In this…
The accidental geologist
Catherine Rose (BSc Hons 2005), Director of Teaching and Senior Lecturer in the School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, reflects on her ‘pleasingly accidental’ career path. What began as a…
Saints Spotlight: Dr Fergus Neville
Dr Fergus Neville is the Director of Postgraduate Research for the University of St Andrews Business School. In this month’s Saints Spotlight, he discusses his research on crowds, examining how people…
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…
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.…
Saints Spotlight: Professor Rita Tojeiro
In this month’s Saints Spotlight, Professor Rita Tojeiro of the School of Physics and Astronomy discusses her research, which recently helped to make the most extensive map of the Universe…
Spotlight on: the Careers Centre
The University of St Andrews Careers Centre supports students at every stage of their journey, helping them explore career pathways, gain experience and connect with professional opportunities around the world.…