St Andrews community recognised in King’s Birthday Honours
The University of St Andrews is celebrating the achievements of members of our community who have been recognised in the 2026 King’s Birthday Honours.
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Scotland's highest order for Sir James MacMillan
Sir James MacMillan, acclaimed Scottish composer and St Andrews professor, has been appointed to the Order of the Thistle by His Majesty the King, recognising his outstanding contributions to music and culture.
Professor Mark Chaplain elected to Fellowship of the Royal Society
Professor Mark Chaplain, Gregory Chair of Applied Mathematics in the School of Mathematics and Statistics at St Andrews, has been elected to the Fellowship of the Royal Society, the UK’s national academy of sciences.
Renowned professor elected Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science
Professor Kishan Dholakia has been elected a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science.
RSE welcomes five new Fellows from St Andrews
The prestigious accolade recognises the advancement of learning and useful knowledge, which is at the centre of public life, across the arts, business and technology and science sectors.
Knowledge Exchange Hero win for St Andrews-led Alliance
St Andrews-led Research Alliance for Homes, Energy, and Livelihoods wins national award for Knowledge Exchange excellence.
South Rupununi Conservation Society Wins St Andrews Environment Prize
uyana’s South Rupununi Conservation Society wins the St Andrews Prize for the Environment, earning $95,000 for its education project empowering youth with science and Indigenous knowledge across 20+ communities.
St Andrews Professor Gurchathen Singh Sanghera elected Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences
School of International Relations Professor Gurchathen Singh Sanghera has been elected a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences, recognising his research on social justice, discrimination, and human rights
Four St Andrews physicists scoop top national honours
he University of St Andrews is celebrating after four members of its community – including current staff, a visiting professor and a distinguished alumnus – were recognised in the 2025 Institute of Physics (IOP)Awards.
St Andrews Welcomes 21 New Global Fellows for 2025–2026
St Andrews welcomes 21 new Global Fellows for 2025–2026, representing countries worldwide. They will bring expertise, fresh perspectives, and innovative research to strengthen the University’s global academic community.