Global Fellowship Scheme welcomes leading international researchers to St Andrews

Since 2019, the University has welcomed outstanding international researchers through its Global Fellowship Scheme. In 2025–2026, this tradition continues, with 21 new Fellows joining our academic community. Representingcountries including Burkina Faso, Japan, Norway, and Vietnam, these scholars will contribute innovative research, fresh perspectives, and global expertise to the University. 

The scheme comprises three distinct strands, each designed to attract outstanding talent. The Global Fellowship welcomes international academics who are recognised as significant contributors to their fields or as emerging leaders. The Senior Global Fellowship is aimed for eminent scholars with an established international reputation, nominated by University Schools. Meanwhile, the Global Fellowship (Education) highlights leading researchers and practitioners in education and pedagogy, also nominated internally, ensuring that excellence in teaching and learning is celebrated alongside research achievements. 

Speaking about the new awards, Professor Tom Brown, Vice-Principal (Research, Collections and Innovation), said: “Now in its seventh year, the Global Fellowship Scheme has attracted distinguished international scholars to St Andrews since 2019, and with this new cohort the University will have hosted more than 90 Fellows. Each year, the scheme supports individuals who advance our world-class research and education while reinforcing St Andrews’ position as a vibrant intellectual hub for global scholars. This year’s exceptional cohort, drawn from six continents, will enrich our community with their diverse perspectives and expertise, and we look forward to building lasting friendships and collaborative partnerships with them.” 

Adding to this, Professor Claire Peddie, Vice-Principal Education (Proctor), speaking specifically about the Global Fellowship (Education) strand, said: “Global Fellowships serve to facilitate the exchange of pedagogical development and curriculum innovation, expediating the professionalisation of educational excellence and developing international networks.

These fellowships enable academics to engage in meaningful discourse with international experts, fostering cross-disciplinary collaboration and the dissemination of best educational practices. Furthermore, they contribute to our scholarly community by enriching dialogue through many activities such as seminars and workshops, where pioneering ideas and advancements in educational methodologies are shared and, where relevant, integrated into our curriculum.” 

2025-2026 Global Fellows 

• Dr Maria Aimaretti, Lecturer, University of Buenos Aires (hosted by the School Philosophical, Anthropological and Film Studies) 

• Dr David Brosset, Associate Professor and Naval Cyber Defence Chair Holder, French Naval Academy (hosted by the School of Computer Science) 

• Dr Daniel Foley, Senior Lecturer, University of Canterbury (hosted by the School of Chemistry 

• Dr Britta Jensen, Associate Professor, University of Alberta (hosted by the School of Earth and Environmental Sciences) 

• Dr Aline Lee, Researcher, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (hosted by the School of Mathematics and Statistics) 

• Dr Bodunrin Ottu, Lecturer II, University of Lagos (hosted by the School of Biology)  

• Dr Edwige Some, Assistant Lecturer, University Centre of Kaya / University Joseph Ki-Zerbo (Hosted by the School of Psychology and Neuroscience) 

• Professor Robert Wood, Professor of Behavioural Decision Theory, Macquarie University (hosted by the Business School) 

2025-2026 Senior Global Fellows 

• Professor Marc Brightman, Professor of Anthropology, University of Bologna (hosted by the School of Philosophical, Anthropological and Film Studies) 

• Professor Sarah Fraser, Chair Professor and Head of the Institute of East Asian Art History, Heidelberg University (hosted by the School of Art History) 

• Professor Bamini Gopinath, Cochlear Chair in Hearing and Health, Macquarie University (hosted by the School of Medicine) 

• Professor Simon Haberle, Professor of Paleoecology and Natural History, Australian National University (hosted by the School of Geography and Sustainable Development) 

• Professor Joel Harrington, Centennial Professor of History, Vanderbilt University (hosted by the School of History)  

• Dr Adrian Moore, Laboratory Head, RIKEN Center for Brain Science (hosted by the School of Psychology and Neuroscience) 

• Professor Dame Fiona Murray, Professor of Technological Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Strategic Management, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (hosted by the Business School)  

• Professor Dan-el Padilla Peralta, Associate Professor, Princeton University (hosted by the School of Classics) 

• Professor Laurence Talairach, Professor of English, University of Toulouse Jean Jaurès (hosted by the School of English) 

• Professor Roser Valenti, Professor, University of Frankfurt (hosted by the School of Physics and Astronomy) 

• Professor Antje Wiener, Chair of Political Science and Global Governance, and Professor of Law, University of Hamburg (hosted by the School of International Relations)  

• Professor Gregory Yaxley, Professor of Experimental Petrology, Australian National University (hosted by the School of Earth and Environmental Sciences)  

2025-2025 Global Fellow (Education)  

• Dr Mike Perkins, Associate Professor and Head of the Centre for Research & Innovation, British University of Vietnam (hosted by the School of Medicine) 

 The 2026/2027 call of the Global Fellowship scheme is scheduled to open in November 2025. Queries about the scheme can be directed to the Global Office ([email protected]).