Stella Maris has been reinstated as Rector of the University of St Andrews, following a dispute over stances on governance rules.

When Gemma Collins said, "It’s hell in there. It’s horror. You have to be a certain type of person to survive," you’d think she was talking about the dating scene in St Andrews. Hell, horror, and a pained existence encapsulate what many singletons experience here – a trilogy of suffering born not just from abstinence, but from actually going on dates. The issues are obvious. Sixty percent of students are female, so there are simply more women than men. As one student noted,

The St Andrews Reform Society seeks University affiliation despite vehement resistance from fellow students.

by Millie Tougher Image Credit: Getty We have all felt it at some point or another, or at least that’s what I tell myself as I spiral deeper and deeper into my LinkedIn feed. Imposter syndrome, which is prevalent in universities across the country, produces feelings of inadequacy in sufferers because of the perception that they are not clever, qualified, or good enough for a particular role. Recent studies have highlighted that up to 70% of the population feel this way at l

Sophie Rose Jenkins Image credit: St Andrews Charity Fashion Show If you meet a university student in the wild, you’ll meet the topic of money sooner rather than later - they’ve probably gone into their overdraft just greeting you. Money talks, but in St Andrews it shouts. And with tabloid headlines often putting the words ‘St Andrews’ and ‘billionaire’ in the same breath, it’s easy to assume these “broke student” stereotypes don’t exist in the bubble. In Candlemas especially

Sophie Rose Jenkins Balls in St Andrews are a perfect representation of the bewildering nature of The Bubble – amongst hundreds of people crammed on a dance floor, you will still bump into everyone you know. But back in November, we were enchanted out of the winter drizzle and down an even wilder rabbit hole into the curiouser and curiouser world of Wonderland for the Mermaids Christmas Ball. Six impossible things hanging from the rafters in the Forest and Gardens. Photo c

When I told my friends from home that I was going to university in a tiny Scottish town, their reactions ranged from disbelief to mild horror. Why would anyone, they asked, choose to spend three years trapped in a bubble where daylight barely breaks through the clouds and the temperature never reaches double digits? To them, St Andrews sounded less like a university and more like a remote outpost, picturesque, maybe, but surely dull. The most common concern was nightlife: “Wh

In 2022, St Andrews saw a shift in its cultural scene with the opening of the Laidlaw Music Centre. What came along was a passion and community for all types of music, diversifying the student life and bringing a strong sense of creativity to the town. Laidlaw is the first building dedicated to music in the university’s history. Music modules and lessons are offered there, causing an increased appreciation for music as an academic subject. It has provided many opportunities f

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By Marni Hill Forgive me if this is a scattered read. This article is a true reflection of my deliberating opinion: Is true human connection getting rarer as I get older? Source: WeHeartIt on Pinterest I am lucky to have such wonderful people in my life, people I love so deeply. But this doesn’t take away from what I seem to be observing around me: a slight case of a ‘nonchalance epidemic.’ Stay with me… Not caring about anything. Not caring too much, so others catch on.