New voices from the Vault
Our teams are changing, and so is our blog! Over the last couple of years, we have been working more closely with colleagues from the… Read More »New voices from the Vault
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Rewrite the Future?
In this blog, Matthew Sheard, Head of Experience and Engagement at the University of St Andrews Libraries and Museums, introduces the new exhibition ‘Rewrite the… Read More »Rewrite the Future?
International Women’s Day: The First Women in Medicine at St Andrews and Dundee
Tomorrow (8th of March) is International Women’s Day – a day to celebrate women’s achievements and raise awareness of the issues women still face. In… Read More »International Women’s Day: The First Women in Medicine at St Andrews and Dundee
Poisonous books – Dangers from the past
An exhibition looking at hazardous substances found in historic bindings is currently on display at the Research Studio in the Wardlaw Museum. This blog highlights… Read More »Poisonous books – Dangers from the past
University of St Andrews Prize Books
This blog was first issued as an article in St Andrews in Focus. Students at the University of St Andrews in the 19th century aspired… Read More »University of St Andrews Prize Books
PudFest 2024: a feast of flavour
Are you tired of the same old parade of treats on your festive table? Bored stiff by yet another Bûche de Noel? Are you looking… Read More »PudFest 2024: a feast of flavour
New acquisition for Libraries and Museums: the St Andrews Chronicles
One of the most important histories of Scotland, which sheds new light on William Wallace and the Stone of Destiny, has found its permanent home… Read More »New acquisition for Libraries and Museums: the St Andrews Chronicles
History of disability – student experience
In continuation of UK Disability History month, we take another look at the University archive for stories of students living with disabilities in previous generations. In… Read More »History of disability – student experience
Bobby Jones, the Declaration of Independence and Tom Duncan: Celebrating St Andrew in Savannah
What do you get if you mix a famous golfer, an organ-paying medievalist and the Declaration of Independence? The improbable though entirely true tale of… Read More »Bobby Jones, the Declaration of Independence and Tom Duncan: Celebrating St Andrew in Savannah
Disability History – new narratives in old records
November marks the start of UK Disability History month and the opportunity to discover and learn new narratives within the University’s archives. Archivists Sarah Rodriguez… Read More »Disability History – new narratives in old records
A pound of raisins
It is that time of year again – costumes, raisins receipts and foam fights! The earliest records in the University’s archive relating to Raisin celebrations… Read More »A pound of raisins
Unbe-leaf-able! A Thynne-ly disguised secret appears in a library book
In this blog PhD candidate Phoebe Macindoe discusses leaf books and a new acquisition for the Library. All the volumes in the library are made… Read More »Unbe-leaf-able! A Thynne-ly disguised secret appears in a library book