Art, identity, and the business of belonging
On arriving at St Andrews from Eton College, Crispian Riley-Smith (MA 1989) was looking for a blank canvas – a chance to write his own story after a childhood surrounded … Read more
Alumni Relations
Notes from the bottom of the world
Rebecca Crawford (MA 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 ‘the … Read more
The power we need: why nuclear matters
Elizabeth Reed (MA 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 the … Read more
Students, sanctuary and supporting mothers in South Sudan
University of St Andrews alumna Elika Ansari (MA 2014) led a workshop for members of Enactus St Andrews, part of the global Enactus organisation that brings together students and business … Read more
A different approach to immigration policy?
St Andrews alumnus Peter Cummings (MA 1970) argues for a shift in refugee policy within the concept of sanctuary, proposing a university education-style approach to achieving a settled status. Since … Read more
Pablo Herrera Veitia: Rap Cubano in the Archive: The Immaterial Paradox
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) … Read more
Jazz, joy and making music: KAN graduation and alumni events
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 … Read more
A new year of cultural connection and celebration
With each new year comes new beginnings: a sense of renewal, of hope and of a fresh start. In many cultures people come together to dust off the cobwebs and … Read more
Empowered by education: scholarships for Palestinian students
Following an approach from student groups including Amnesty St Andrews, the Middle East and North African Society, the St Andrews Muslim Students’ Association and the BAME Student Network, the University … Read more
World Bee Day: beyond the hive
To mark World Bee Day 2024, alumnus Gavin Ballantyne (PhD 2011) reflects on the importance of appreciating pollinators and all that they do for us. He also highlights the many … Read more