Completing the cycle
It was thanks to a scholarship that Charis Kozel (BSc Hons 2011) was able to come here to pursue a career in Medicine. She describes what St Andrews gave her,…
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A series of unbelievable coincidences
We were sad to hear of the death of Dr Frank Steven, (BSc Hons 1955, PhD 1958) in December. Here his daughter Barbara Kirby (PhD 1987) describes how a series…
‘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 Hons 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…
The fields look even greener now: reflections from a footballers’ reunion
Richard Hayhurst, (MA Hons 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…
The Malhotra Brothers: from the ‘Bubble’ to Forbes’ 30 Under 30
We were saddened to hear of the death of Rohan Malhotra (MA Hons 2010) in October 2024. Rohan and his brother Arjun (MA Hons 2012) featured in Chronicle in 2018.…
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…
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…
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…