The history of exams at St Andrews- Part II
Last semester we looked at the former methods of examination and some of the past exam papers. This semester we take a further look at… Read More »The history of exams at St Andrews- Part II
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Rectors of the University of St Andrews, 1993 to present
Here we conclude our mini-series on Rectors of the University, in this Rectorial installation season, covering the most recent occupants of the role. Donald Findlay… Read More »Rectors of the University of St Andrews, 1993 to present
Cricketer, Comedians, and Campaigners: Rectors, 1967-1993
This post continues our mini-series on former Rectors of the University of St Andrews. Sir Learie Constantine (1967-70) Son of a sugar plantation worker and… Read More »Cricketer, Comedians, and Campaigners: Rectors, 1967-1993
Rectors of the University of St Andrews, 1938 to 1967
This week sees the installation of a new Rector at the University. The office of Rector is as old as the medieval University but took… Read More »Rectors of the University of St Andrews, 1938 to 1967
International Women’s Day: Dame Ethel Mary Smyth
In celebration of International Women’s Day, here’s a follow up to last year’s post on Trailblazing Women and the recent series on the campaign for… Read More »International Women’s Day: Dame Ethel Mary Smyth
Votes for Women 2018: Part IV – The suffragettes
Emmeline Pankhurst (1858-1928) and her daughters Sylvia and Christabel, were committed members of the suffrage movement. Emmeline was on the executive committee of the Manchester… Read More »Votes for Women 2018: Part IV – The suffragettes
Votes for Women 2018: Part III – The suffragists and anti-suffragists
Yesterday, we looked at Dame Millicent Fawcett who was the president of the National Union of Women’s Suffrage Societies (NUWSS) from 1897. After the failure… Read More »Votes for Women 2018: Part III – The suffragists and anti-suffragists
Votes for Women 2018: Part I – Background to the Women’s Movement
2018 is an important year for the commemoration of the struggle for women’s suffrage. A number of anniversaries of key events in the history of… Read More »Votes for Women 2018: Part I – Background to the Women’s Movement
Friends for Life: letters home from an 18th century St Andrews alumnus
Ro Spankie, Principal Lecturer, School of Architecture and the Built Environment, University of Westminster, shares with us her recent search to find out about her… Read More »Friends for Life: letters home from an 18th century St Andrews alumnus
The exam season is upon us!
Saturday, 9th December, was the beginning of St Andrews’ first semester examination diet. In this blog we thought we would examine the examination practices of… Read More »The exam season is upon us!
Visualising the Biographical Register of the University of St Andrews (1747-1897) Part II: Students, Degrees and L.L.A.’s
In the second part of Tomas Vancisin’s blog ‘Visualising the Biographical Register of the University of St Andrews (1747-1897)’ we take a look at the visualisations… Read More »Visualising the Biographical Register of the University of St Andrews (1747-1897) Part II: Students, Degrees and L.L.A.’s
Visualising the Biographical Register of the University of St Andrews (1747-1897) Part I: Where Did St Andrews Alumni Come From?
Tomas Vancisin shares his recent work creating a visual representation of the Biographical Register of the University of St Andrews, 1747 – 1897 in a… Read More »Visualising the Biographical Register of the University of St Andrews (1747-1897) Part I: Where Did St Andrews Alumni Come From?