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The University has been in the news again because it continues to achieve high rankings, not only at home but also internationally. It has gained its highest ever placing in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2015–16.
Meanwhile, St Andrews has been ranked top university in Scotland and fourth in the UK by the Times and Sunday Times University Guide 2016. |
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More good news for the University as its students have swept the boards at the 2015 Undergraduate Awards, often referred to as the 'Junior Nobel Prize'. This is the world's largest academic awards programme and recognises excellence in research and original work across the sciences, humanities, business and the creative arts. |
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Sir David Edward, Vicky Featherstone and Professor Cheryl Praeger will all be awarded honorary degrees during the St Andrew's Day Graduation ceremonies taking place on Monday 30 November.
These three honorands from the worlds of academia and the arts will join hundreds of students participating in the three ceremonies taking place at the University's Younger Hall. |
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The University of St Andrews Hong Kong Foundation will be formally launched at an event hosted by the Consul General to Hong Kong and Macau, Caroline Wilson, on Thursday 29 October. We look forward to welcoming alumni and friends of the University to the launch event. For further information about the University's Hong Kong Foundation please contact 600@st-andrews.ac.uk |
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Dates for your diary
General Council of the University of St Andrews
The next meeting of the General Council takes place on Saturday 28 November 2015 at 10.30am in Parliament Hall, South Street, St Andrews. Tea and coffee are available from 10am.
Further information about the General Council
Alumni Carol Service
Join in the carol service at St Salvator's Chapel on Wednesday 2 December 2015 at 7pm. A mulled wine and mince pie reception follows the service. More information coming soon.
Alumni Festival Weekend 2016: 15–17 April 2016
Put this date in your diary and prepare to relive your student days with a wide range of sports, social and arts activities. Further information will be available soon. |
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Do your bit and host a student at your place of work for a day! To find out more about the Worldwide Shadowing Programme and what this involves, register your interest and availability here by Sunday 1 November.
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Calling all international alumni! Interested in coming back to the UK? Immigration Lawyer Jamie Kerr is running a virtual seminar on Wednesday 18 November exclusively for St Andrews alumni. For more information register here. |
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Do you recognise yourself or any peers in this photo? We have recently been sent a selection of team photos from the 1964–65 academic year and would love to build up an archive of more. We might even display some in our new Sports Centre. You can share any photos you may have with us either by post (to Alumni Officer, University of St Andrews Sports Centre, St Leonard's Road, St Andrews, KY16 9DY) or by email. |
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London
Save the Date for this year's candle-lit Alumni Carol Service at St Columba's Church, Pont Street, on Wednesday 16 December at 7pm. Further ticket information coming soon.
Baltimore
Attend an exclusive screening of Ever to Excel, the University's 600th Anniversary film, Sunday 8 November: Baltimore MD21204. Register at 600@st-andrews.ac.uk by Friday 30 October to confirm your attendance. Full location details will be provided upon registration.
New York
Join us on Thursday 29 October at 7pm to discuss 'Martin Luther, the Reformation, and the Creation of a Media Phenomenon' with Professor Andrew Pettegree of the School of Modern History. The discussion will take place at the Strand, 826 Broadway, New York City, NY 10003. Contact sarah.boyle@st-andrews.ac.uk with any queries. Tickets are available online.
The New York Alumni Club would like to invite you to The Scottish Ball 2015 on Saturday 7 November at 7pm – a black-tie evening of reeling, whisky-tasting, dinner and a raffle. The Ball is being held at Abigail Adams Smith Ballroom on 417 East 61st Street, New York. Contact contact@alumniclubny.com or scottishball@aol.com. Tickets are available online.
Washington DC
Join the Washington DC Alumni Club at our happy hour on Tuesday 3 November at James Hobans – an Irish pub on the Red Line. Meet at the DuPont Circle metro stop from 6pm.
Dubai – UAE
The UAE Alumni group will be meeting for a casual drinks evening in Dubai on Wednesday 4 November from 7–9pm in Moods Bar at the Sheraton Dubai Marina Resort. Director of Development, Robert Fleming, will be joining us to give an update on all things St Andrews. Please register to attend: 600@st-andrews.ac.uk. |
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As a key supporter of the University, we are delighted that the Wolfson Foundation celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2015 and has marked the occasion by holding a series of lectures across the UK. These are now available to listen to online. |
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