St Andrews

The Graduation Pledge

Jon Jachimowicz | Posted 02.05.2013 | UK Universities & Education
Jon Jachimowicz

I know that one person cannot change the world. But if other graduating students follow my lead and pledge their graduation presents to charity, we can truly make a difference. If we look deep inside our hearts, I'm sure most of us will realize we do not necessarily need the tokens of appreciation brought by our families.

How to Plan a TEDx Event

Yousra Elbagir | Posted 26.04.2013 | UK Universities & Education
Yousra Elbagir

From YouTube to universities all over the UK, TEDx events (x= independently organised event) have heightened in popularity amongst British students in recent years. The American organisation, TED (Technology, Entertainment and Design) has expanded its scope through the launch of the TED Talk Video site, making TED and TEDx talks accessible to all.

£9k 'Is Very Little' To Pay For A Degree

Huffington Post UK | Posted 01.04.2013 | UK Universities & Education

The principal of St Andrews university in Scotland has been condemned for being "out of touch" after claiming the £9,000 some students pay for a degr...

Lucy Sherriff

Dressed To Impress

HuffingtonPost.com | Lucy Sherriff | Posted 12.03.2013 | UK Universities & Education

At the weekend, a quiet town in Scotland was transformed into an international fashion hub - and it was done so by students. Fashion designers from...

Access Denied?

PA/The Huffington Post UK | Posted 27.11.2012 | UK Universities & Education

A university has called for widespread effort to boost attainment levels among applicants from poorer backgrounds as it warned of the "considerable ch...

Where is My Life?

Melissa Steel | Posted 07.01.2013 | UK Universities & Education
Melissa Steel

It was 'Raisin Sunday' in St Andrews not long ago. It is the town's annual apocalyptic drinking binge which sees Freshers wander the streets (often tied together) like inebriated zombies.

GALLERY: Olympic Torch Arrives At St Andrews

PA/The Huffington Post UK | Posted 13.06.2012 | UK Sport

The Olympic Flame has been taken across the famous Swilcan Bridge on the Old Course in the home of golf, St Andrews. It was also used to recreate a...

Chariots Of Fire Scene Recreated With Olympic Torch

PA/Huffington Post UK | Posted 13.06.2012 | UK

The Olympic Flame has been taken across West Sands beach in St Andrews in a recreation of the iconic scene from the film Chariots Of Fire. The torc...

Students Offered Helicopter 'Mile High Club' At May Ball

The Huffington Post UK | Lucy Sherriff | Posted 03.05.2012 | UK Universities & Education

The majority of students drunkenly stumble to their end of year balls. Some may even opt for the bus. Or, if you're feeling really flush, you might ev...

Baby Seal On St Andrews Beach Rescued From Freezing Scottish Weather

PA | Posted 05.12.2011 | UK

Staff from an aquarium came to the rescue of a seal pup as it struggled in freezing temperatures. St Andrews Aquarium in Fife said it was "inundate...

Masquerade Mayhem: What To Wear!

Christina Lindsay | Posted 04.02.2012 | UK Style
Christina Lindsay

T'is the season to be jolly! It certainly is, because this weekend I am attending the Masquerade Ball at five-star resort, the Old Course Hotel in St ...

Effigy Of President Obama Burned By Conservative Association At Scottish University

The Huffington Post UK | Paul Vale | Posted 22.01.2012 | UK Universities & Education

A Conservative student association at St Andrews University has sparked controversy by burning an effigy of President Barack Obama. The bonfire is...

Student Found Guilty Of Racism For Insulting Israeli Flag

Posted 24.10.2011 | UK

A Scottish student has been found guilty of a racist breach of the peace after he "insulted" an Israeli flag and called a Jewish student a terrorist, ...