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Summer Graduation 2023

We were delighted to welcome over 2,000 new graduates to our alumni community during a gloriously sunny week. This year - in addition to the traditional celebrations - graduates could opt in to receive a bespoke video clip of the moment they crossed the stage and take photos with friends and family at our photo booth. We also welcomed new members of our Kaleidoscope Alumni Network to daily courtyard parties and invited Family Programme members who have supported the University during their student's degree programme to join our special cocktail parties. 

If you know anyone who didn't get their Stageclip then please contact us at: alumni@st-andrews.ac.uk.

Thanks to everyone for making this a week to remember. We're already looking forward to our winter graduation later this year!

Laidlaw Music Centre – architectural awards

The University’s Laidlaw Music Centre has recently been recognised by two prestigious architectural awards.

(RIBA) announced this week that the Laidlaw had won a in recognition of its significant contribution to architecture.

Earlier this month, the building was named as one of seven 2023 Scottish Architecture Award winners by the (RIAS), while the University was also named Client of the Year at the RIAS awards in recognition of its close relationship with Jason Flanagan of - the project architects. 

This award-winning building would not have been possible without the support of so many generous donors.

You can read more about the awards .

Alumni Weekend

Alumni from all over the world came back to ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø at the end of graduation week to socialise, reconnect and participate in a weekend of activities ranging from a wine tasting and a barbeque to an exhibition and discussion about 'What Makes us Human?' to a behind-the-scenes look at the Laidlaw Music Centre (including lunch with the cast of Byre Opera's ). We also hosted a welcome drinks reception, the General Council meeting, the University's Public Meeting, a chapel service, a pier walk and a fizz night.

We hope alumni and friends enjoyed it as much as we did! 

Save the date for next year's Alumni Weekend between Friday 14 and Sunday 16 June 2024. Details of the full programme will be announced later in 2023.

The Complete University Guide 2024

 has ranked St Andrews as the top university in Scotland and top in the UK for student satisfaction for the fifth year running.

Read more about The Complete University Guide 2024 .

Chronicle Extra

Chronicle Extra is available online now. This digital companion to the printed version of Chronicle gives you access to webpages, blogs, videos and news archives wherever you see the Chronicle Extra logo in the printed magazine.

You can access Chronicle Extra here.

Saint Connect

Calling all University of ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø alumni, students, staff and parents! Saint Connect is your exclusive University of ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø global online community for networking, career mentoring and keeping up to date with what’s happening in ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø.

We have recently upgraded and moved to the more user-friendly Aluminati Community Builder, and this is now open for you to register. We are looking forward to working for you and with you to develop the potential of this programme.  

Find the link to the new Saint Connect .

If you have any queries and/or feedback, please feel free to get in touch with us on saintconnect@st-andrews.ac.uk.

Winners of the 2023 Arnold Palmer Invitational: Manny Sangha and Lucas Lasagna del Val with the trophy – presented by Ian Muir, the University's Director of Golf

The Arnold Palmer Invitational 2023

Around 80 alumni, parents, students and friends of the University joined us at the Torrance Course for a great day of golf at this year's tournament. Alumnus Manny Sangha and his playing partner Lucas Lasagna del Val ultimately emerged as the worthy winners. Prizes were awarded and the day's round discussed at a barbeque dinner that evening.

View a photo gallery 

Save the date for next year's Arnold Palmer Invitational on Saturday 15 June 2024. Details coming soon!

Beach Sprint rowing coach joins the University

Iain Docwra will take up the post of Scottish Rowing Beach Sprints Pathway Coach at the University on 1 August 2023. This post is funded by and aims to identify and prepare athletes for the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

New Fellows induction day at the RSE on 30 May

Photo credit: Stuart Attwood Photography

The University of ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø contingent enjoyed the new Fellows’ induction day at the Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE) on 30 May. From left to right: Professor Phillips O’Brien (Head of School of  International Relations); Professor Sasha Hooker (School of Biology); Professor Lorna Milne (School of Modern Languages); Professor Frank Gunn-Moore (Head of School of Biology) and Dr Margaret McCartney (NRS Fellow, School of Medicine).

Global History of Terrorism Archive launches

The University’s renowned Handa Centre for the Study of Terrorism and Political Violence celebrates the launch of its new Global History Terrorism Archive, which contains records of historic newspaper reports relating to terrorism, political violence and security threats around the world.

Read more about the launch of the archive .

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 ‘honorary alumnus’ .

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

Free rainbow lanyard for pride month

To celebrate the last weekend of pride month the University shop is running a special promotion.

Find out more

SaintsFunder

This month’s SaintsFunder project – the Guardian Saints Appeal – is a collaborative project between the University and the University of ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Students’ Association. The project 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 – Silvia Paracchini

Our latest Saints Talk – ‘From genes to brains: multidisciplinary approaches to understand dyslexia and specific learning difficulties’ – was by Dr Silvia Paracchini, School of Medicine.

If you missed this or 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

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