Historic first for St Andrews
Students and honorary graduates are set to celebrate summer graduation, during which the University will install its first woman Chancellor.
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Summer graduation celebrations begin in St Andrews
A week-long series of graduation celebrations got underway in St Andrews today (Monday 30 June 2025).
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.
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.
All set for winter graduation
A famous author, a Scots percussionist, a theatre director, and a highly regarded greenkeeper will be honoured at winter graduation.
British diplomat at centre of safeguarding UK Mission in Kyiv awarded degree in terrorism studies
A St Andrews Masters student who has spent the last year working as a diplomat safeguarding the British embassy team in Kyiv was finally awarded an Terrorism and Political Violence.