St Andrews academics recognised
Two academics from the University of St Andrews are among the recipients of awards in this year's Queen's birthday honours list.
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St Andrews plots novel developments in crime
The University of St Andrews will host a unique event that brings four celebrated crime writers together with distinguished academics to discuss the state of crime fiction as a genre.
Biography masterclass
A Biography Masterclass at the University of St Andrews this week (21 and 22 April 2006) will bring five prominent life-writers together to discuss the art and craft of literary biography.
Literary tribute to former student
The 14th Dan Hemingway Prize was presented last week (Friday 24 February 2006) at a reception hosted by the University of St Andrews.
Poetry reading marks St Andrew’s day
One of the greatest Gaelic voices of our time will give a special poetry reading to mark Scotland's national day.
The Gruffalo visits St Andrews
* Pic caption - Julia Donaldson with her husband Malcolm, and Lyall Constable *
Old Vic debut for English graduate’s play
A star-studded cast helped launch a play written by a St Andrews graduate, at The Old Vic Theatre in London last night (30th October 2005).
Stephen Fry awards writing prize to graduate
Actor and writer Stephen Fry has awarded a major writing prize to a University of St Andrews graduate.
St Andrews reader gives prestigious lecture
A University of St Andrews academic will deliver a prestigious British Academy lecture tonight (Thursday 20 October 2005).
Poetry through the ages
* Caption - Four of the poets involved - Professor Robert Crawford and John Burnside (back) and Kathleen Jamie and Don Paterson (front) *