Physicist named top 50 in the world
Professor Ulf Leonhardt, recipient of a Scientific American 50 award.
Professor Ulf Leonhardt, recipient of a Scientific American 50 award.
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.
CAPTION: Kirk Graham and Manuel Morales Perez after graduating from the evening degree in June.
The University of St Andrews has been named Scottish university of the year by the Sunday Times University Guide. The University was rated top in Scotland and 10th in the 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.
CAPTION: David Russell Apartments, recipient of the Green Tourism Business Scheme's Gold Award.
* Pic caption - left-to-right - Carol Smillie; the University's Hamish Johnston; Dr George Paterson, Director of the Food Standards Agency. *
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.
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).
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.