This week we mark the centenary of the death of Andrew Carnegie, Scottish-American steel magnate and philanthropist, who gave away almost 90% of his fortune… Read More »Philanthropist Andrew Carnegie and the University of St Andrews
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
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
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
John Stuart Mill, arguably the most important British philosopher of the 19th century, and principal architect of philosophical utilitarianism, was elected Rector of the University… Read More »150th anniversary of John Stuart Mill’s rectorial address
