James D. Forbes Collecting Prize 2018
Bibliophile? Photography lover? Tell us about your collection and you could win £500 plus the chance to help select a new Special Collections item. The Special Collections Division of the […]
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After working as User Experience and Communications Manager for the University's Library, Beth joined Digital Communications as Senior Web Content Editor in 2023. As a content editor, Beth will work with colleagues across the University to develop online information and improve user experience. She has an avid interest in travel, art and golden retrievers.
160th Anniversary of the University of St Andrews Rugby Club
The 160th Anniversary Celebrations of the St Andrews University Rugby club takes place this weekend (1-3 June 2018). Alumni and friends of Saints Rugby have been invited back to St […]
Special Collections Teaching 2017-2018 Candlemas Semester
At the University of St Andrews Library we are keen that Special Collections materials are used to support teaching through workshops, seminars and show and tell events. We have had […]
Following the Family: Creating a Genealogical Index to the St Andrews Burgh Records, c. 1550-1700
A new genealogical resource based on 5 early volumes from the St Andrews Burgh Collection (B65) (held at the University of St Andrews Library under charge and superintendence arrangements on […]
Opening times over summer
Image by Lightbox Creative Summer opening hours will begin on Thursday 24th May. The Main University Library and the Martyrs Kirk Thomson Reading Room will continue to be open 7 days a week, here are details: Main…
Edward Jenner and the smallpox vaccine
On this day, the 14th May, in 1796, the first documented case of cowpox inoculation was carried out by Dr Edward Jenner. This blog looks at Dr Jenner and the […]
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 the history of exams at […]
Helpdesk Services Survey winner!
Pret, a familiar face from the Library Service Desk, presents Will with his prize. Congratulations to our survey prize draw winner! Will, 2nd year History student, has won the £200 Amazon gift card prize. He was picked…
FREE coffee and doughnuts in Main Library 7-11 May
To help support those working into the night in the Main Library, we have joined forces with the Library Cafe to offer you FREE coffee (and tea) and doughnuts. The snacks will be available from 7-11 May inclusive, from…
For those taking the plunge…
On the 1st of May many St Andrews students choose to take part in the tradition of the May Dip. Taking a dip in the freezing North Sea at dawn […]