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University news in brief
Our Universitywas founded in 1413 and in February this year our 600th Anniversary celebrationswere launched by Patron of the Campaign HRH PrinceWilliamwho returned to the University with his fiancée Catherine. PrinceWilliamsaid that St Andrews was “…far and away the best university in theworld…”
www.st-andrews.ac.uk/600
Academic The Guardian University Guide 2012 has placed St Andrews third in the UK and the only Scottish institution in the Guardian’s top ten. The Guide is compiled by assessing key indicators, fromteaching quality and staff-student ratios to graduate job prospects and student satisfaction.
In October 2011 the University and the
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http://biology.st-andrews.ac.uk/pageset.aspx?psr=90
The University of St Andrews is one of the leading research- intensive universities in theworld. The Research section of our website features all aspects of research news, publications and recent activitieswithin the academic Schools and Departments aswell as a research blog.
www.st-andrews.ac.uk/research/
Scholarships Comprehensive and up-to-date information about scholarships and funding is on page 14. Newweb pages are being developedwhich, it is hoped,will bring allmoney- related information together in one place for the first time.
www.st-andrews.ac.uk/scholarships
The University participates in the newScotland Saltire Scholarships Scheme, in partnershipwith the British Council Scotland. These awards, open to Canadian, Chinese, Indian and US nationals, areworth £2,000 towards the cost of tuition fees for full-time taughtMasters programmes. 15 awardsweremade last year.
Santander is providing sponsorship for postgraduate student scholarships of over £50,000.
St Leonards School Associate Researcher This fellowship is awarded by a local school and is open to doctoral students fromall disciplines. It offers an excellent opportunity for interactionwith bright young people studying for their International Baccalaureate and helps themto develop an appreciation and knowledge of research. The Associate Researcher,who receives payment of £400, also provides a point of contact for students interested in following an
St Leonards School Associate Researcher, Juan Pablo Sarmiento Barletti
academic career. Juan Pablo Sarmiento Barletti is the current St Leonards Associate Researcher. He is studying for his PhD in Social Anthropology and Amerindian Studies.
Facilities The new School ofMedical and Biological Sciences Building is nowin use and the InterdisciplinaryMedical Research Institute was opened by FirstMinister Alex Salmond in November 2010.
Refurbishment of theMain Library is taking place over this summer. All applicants are advised tomonitor the Library web pages for updated information.
http://libraryredevelopment.wordpress.com/
Significantwork has been carried out on our indoor and outdoor sports facilitieswith a recent investment of over £1M. Workwill start soon on a new, full size, floodlit Artificial Turf Pitch and also the development of newcricket nets. Amulti- million pound indoor refurbishment and extension is also being planned. The 62 Athletic Union Clubs, playing as Saints Sport, are also having another fantastic season; currently ranked 3rd in Scotland and 26th in the UK.
www.st-andrews.ac.uk/sport
Student Life St Leonard’s Collegewas one of the originalmediaeval colleges of St Andrews, and became a postgraduate institute in 1972. It has recently been given added impetus as the University develops a growing, vibrant and intellectually demanding environment for advanced study. Further information overleaf.
St Andrews is aiming to gain ‘Winning Students’ Network Status fromthe Scottish Further and Higher Education Funding Councilwith an Academic Flexibility Agreement to alloweligible students time off fromtheir studies in order to participate in key sporting tournaments and competitions.
Charitable activity is a huge part of student life,with volunteering opportunities, charity events and creative fundraising. Last year, the St Andrews Charities Campaign raised over £63,000 for its six nominated charities.
The student-run Half Cut film festival has emerged as an annual highlight. Winning entries are screened in the town’s New Picture House. The judging panel for the last three years has included two prominent Pixar animators.
The On The Rocks arts festivalwas staged again in April 2011. It is run on a limited budget entirely by St Andrews’ students. The event has the support of honorary graduates Sir Sean Connery, Dame Judi Dench, Dame HelenMirren and Joanna Lumley. Alumni Crispin Bonham-Carter and Siobhan Redmond have oncemore given their backing.
www.ontherocksfestival.com
For all the news about the University see:
www.st-andrews.ac.uk/news/
© Ben Goulter
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