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Saints Golf repeat BUCS success

The University’s Performance Golf Team recently won the British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) National Final for the second year in succession. Ian Muir - University of ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Director of Golf - said: "The team's dedication, hard work and teamwork have truly paid off, and they have set an inspiring example for future generations of golf scholars."

left to right: Stanley Tucci; Festival Director Ania Trzebiatowska; and key Festival supporter Joe Russo

Sands: International Film Festival of ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø 2023

This year's festival featured not just one but two Hollywood legends. Stanley Tucci was given a huge ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø welcome at the sell-out screening of his directorial debut, Big Night. This was followed by a Q&A featuring both Stanley and the festival's key supporter Joe Russo. 

University Annual Public Meeting 2023

All are welcome to join us at the University's Annual Public Meeting and at the reception afterwards. Please use the link below to register your attendance.

Date: Saturday 17 June 2023

Time: Meeting 3-4pm; Reception (tea and coffee) 4-5pm

Location: Meeting – Buchanan Lecture Theatre; Reception – Parliament Hall

Exhibition Somewhere to Stay

How can we understand what it’s like to be displaced from our homes by conflict? The Somewhere to Stay outdoor art installation coming to the Wardlaw Museum between 25 and 30 May 2023 helps us to do this by tracing the journey of the artist’s mother as a child from eastern Poland to a Soviet Labour camp during WW2.

Energy Ethics 2023: Financing the Future (6-8 June 2023)

This hybrid, interdisciplinary conference is organised around the themes of time, risk, investment, politics, and infrastructure. will bring together hundreds of scholars from around the world for three days of inspiring panels, thought-provoking discussions and fun extra-curricular activities.   

. Lunch and coffee breaks are included with in-person delegate packages, and in-person delegates will have the option of signing up for  at the time of registration (each room has an en-suite and includes breakfast). We are also arranging child-care options during the conference to enable participation for those with childcare responsibilities.

Alumni Weekend

Start the weekend on Friday with a Browse with Fizz at Toppings & Company Booksellers and a Welcome Drinks Reception in Sandy's Bar, followed by live music in the Main Bar. Join us on Saturday for a light lunch and tour of the Laidlaw Music Centre. There's also a wine tasting later that day with wines from around the world (and cheeses to match) in the Beacon Bar, followed by a barbecue. Finish off the weekend on the Sunday with the traditional Chapel Service and pier walk, followed by an interdisciplinary panel discussion about the 'What makes us human' exhibition at the Wardlaw Museum. Book your residential accommodation now with a special alumni discount, subject to availability.

See the programme and register now. Please note that for those events requiring payment, places are not secure until payment has been received.

Contact us at alumni@st-andrews.ac.uk if you would like us to help you reconnect with fellow alumni.

Diva Opera

Join the acclaimed Diva Opera at the Laidlaw Music Centre for their performances of Rigoletto on 3 May 2023 and L’elisir d’amore on 4 May 2023.

Students’ Association Strategic Plan 2023-2027

The Students’ Association has launched a new document outlining their goals and vision for the next four years.

ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø inTartan Week Parade 2023

The ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Alumni Club of New York joined the 25th Anniversary Tartan Week Parade in Manhattan over the weekend.

Alumni stories

We welcome stories from alumni about your time here, your journey since leaving and what the University of ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø has contributed to that journey.

This month, we feature and .

Email the editor at sem28@st-andrews.ac.uk if you would like to share your story.

Patrons’ Programme 2023

Experience ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø from a unique, behind-the-scenes perspective...

Since 2014 the University has invited parents, donors, alumni and friends to participate in the Patrons' Programme to take a 'behind-the-scenes' look at life in ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø. The Programme offers a chance to soak up the full ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø experience; meet and attend talks by some of our leading academics; receive exclusive updates on our many ongoing projects; and gain private access to local historic sites and residences. Join us this year on Thursday 7 and Friday 8 September to explore our beautiful town and ancient University. 

Find out more and book now

SaintsFunder

This month’s SaintsFunder project – the Guardian Saints Appeal â€“ is a collaboration between the University and the University of ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Students’ Association that aims to combat the cost-of-living crisis and high energy costs by raising funds for the Student Support Fund.

SaintsFunder is open to all students, alumni and University staff, so send your ideas to SaintsFunder@st-andrews.ac.uk

Saints Talk

Dr Robert Hammond, School of Medicine, is giving our next Saints Talk on Tuesday 9 May at 5.15pm (BST). Details to follow.

Meanwhile, if you have missed any previous Saints Talks, you can watch them again.

Alumni Authors

Laidlaw Live

Look out for the latest Laidlaw Music Centre concerts and live-streamed concerts and access high quality music – wherever you are in the world.
Read more about Laidlaw Music Centre events.
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Reconnect!

If you know someone who would like to reconnect and sign up for ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø in the News, they can do so using the links below:

alumni: Update your contact information 

parents/guardians of undergraduate students: Register to join the Family Programme

email: alumni@st-andrews.ac.uk for more information