Alison's drawing the difference
Graphic novelist Alison Bechdel was awarded an honorary degree by the University of St Andrews this week in recognition of her major contribution to the comic art form and her advancement of diversity
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Nicole Entin receives Principal’s Medal
Nicole Entin, who graduated with a MA (Hons) in Art History and English was the recipient of a Principal’s Medal, awarded by Professor Dame Sally Mapstone in a ceremony on Wednesday, June 13.
Pathways to success for evening degree graduates
Distinction awarded to five part time degree graduates of the University of St Andrews today.
A-ha moment for Armando
Award-winning writer and satirist Armando Iannucci spoke to new graduates about his impostor syndrome after receiving an Honorary Degree today.
“Exceptional” student awarded Principal’s Medal
An outstanding student who was awarded a First-Class degree and the prestigious Principal’s Medal, has praised lecturers including the late Professor John Burnside, who made their time at St Andrews a "pure joy"
Pandemic, pregnancy and now a PhD for St Andrews’ Amy
Executive Officer to the Principal Amy McTurk-Starkie faced an extra challenge in her final year, giving birth to baby Ruairidh two days after she submitted the final copies of her thesis.
William navigates obstacles to academic success
Completing a degree at the University of St Andrews is no mean feat, but William McMullan’s journey has been exceptional. Like many others in his cohort, William’s studies were disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic...
Peter Piper graduates
St Andrews student Peter Meiklejohn is a familiar face at graduation ceremonies, having served in the role of Chancellor’s Piper since 2023.
From First Chances to First-Class Honours for Kate
A Kirkcaldy school pupil who said she wouldn’t have considered university had it not been for St Andrews’ introducing her to the ‘First Chances’ widening access programme, celebrated graduating with a First Class degree
Honour for Armando
The award-winning The Thick of It director, a former PM of New Zealand, and the first Native American Indian will join more than 2500 students celebrating graduation in St Andrews next month.