Dr Peter Mackay appointed Scotland’s New Makar
Dr Peter Mackay, a Senior Lecturer at the University of St Andrews, has been named Scotland’s new Makar—the National Poet for Scotland.
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Award shortlist for Dina
Award-winning author Dina Nayeri, Reader in Creative Writing in the School of English at the University of St Andrews, is a finalist in the non-fiction category of the Dayton Literary Peace Prize.
Professor John Burnside wins David Cohen Prize for Literature
Poet, memoirist and novelist John Burnside, Professor of Creative Writing at the University of St Andrews, has been named the winner of the 2023 David Cohen prize for literature.
Sun shines on graduations
The sun shone on St Andrews today (Tuesday 13 June) as graduates in English, Maths and Statistics, and International Relations celebrated their success.
Medieval writers’ plagiarism resurrected by technology
Medieval authors have had their work brought back to life with 21st century technology in an unexpected collaboration at St Andrews.
Three major awards made to St Andrews
Three top research grants have been awarded to academics at the University of St Andrews by a major national funding body.
Frenchman praises Fife writer
An online resource celebrating acclaimed Fife writer Joe Corrie is launched by the University thanks to an enthusiastic young Frenchman.
Lear’s songs of the century
The music of literary maverick Edward Lear will be brought to life for the first time in almost 100 years, thanks to a St Andrews academic.
Poet portrait unveiled
The National Galleries of Scotland will unveil a portrait of renowned Scottish poet and University academic, John Burnside.
Debussy children's ballet
Over 200 local children to attend Great War pacifist concert to mark centenary of WW1.