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Khatami to receive honorary degree

His Excellency Seyed Mohammad Khatami, former President of Iran, will visit the UK next month to receive an Honorary Degree and deliver a lecture at the University of St Andrews.

St Andrews medical school best in UK

The Bute Medical School at the University of St Andrews has been voted the best in the country, according to the results of the 2006 National Student Survey.

University pays tribute to Deputy Principal

The University yesterday paid tribute to Deputy Principal David Corner with an honorary degree. David, who has worked for the University since 1975, was made a Doctor of Letters alongside golfer Charlie Sifford (Doctor of Laws) and Professor of Physics, Theodor Hansch (Doctor of Science). The laureation address (below) was given by Principal Dr Brian Lang.

OOP PhD

A 78 year old lady epitomised the phrase 'lifelong learning' when she received her PhD from the University of St Andrews today (Friday 23 June 2006).

Honorary graduates 23rd June (am)

The University this morning conferred degrees upon Professor of Physic Sir Keith Peters and the writer William Dalrymple. They are pictured (left-right) with John Mackie, who was awarded the University medal.