The University of St Andrews and the Students’ Association are investigating Rector Stella Maris following complaints about her alleged behaviour during a dispute over her office in the Union building. A University spokesperson told The Saint: “The University has received a formal complaint in relation to the Rector’s alleged behaviour in the Students’ Association building on July 3.” The spokesperson added that “the complaint confirms that security were called and attended” and said the...

Newly elected Chancellor of the University of St Andrews, Dame Anne Pringle, sat down with The Saint on Thursday 17 April, 2026 to reflect on her illustrious diplomatic career and her return to what she calls “the most meaningful place on the planet.” Born and educated in Glasgow, Pringle is a St Andrews alumna and is the first woman to hold the position of Chancellor in the University’s 600-year history. Announced as the successful candidate on Tuesday 24 February, she will be formally...

The University of St Andrews is set to host the 2026 Holyrood Election Hustings for the North East Fife candidates in conjunction with the St Andrews Students’ Association and Women in Politics Society on Thursday 30 April, 2026. The event — which will be the main hustings for the Fife North East constituency — comes ahead of the Scottish Parliament elections due to be held on Thursday 7 May, which will see the election of 129 members of the Scottish Parliament in the biggest set of elections...