St Andrews Grad School
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St Andrews Grad School
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"A vibrant collaborative postgraduate academic community excelling in interdisciplinary education and scholarship"
Congratulations to Craig Myles (Digital Health MSc) on passing his PhD viva with minor corrections. His research on medical image and text analysis, including cancer biomarker prediction, is an exciting contribution to health data science. 💫

January 14, 2026 at 11:03 AM
On the twelfth day of Christmas, the GSIS gave to me…

🌎 Twelve+ countries represented (in our 2026 cohort) 🌍

One cohort, over twelve countries (30 to be exact), bringing global perspectives to the GSIS this year!

#interdisciplinary #global #ForeverSaints
December 23, 2025 at 10:02 AM
On the eleventh day of Christmas, the GSIS gave to me…


🗣️ Eleven institutions sharing 🗣️

Eleven institutions, one conversation: sharing ideas at the Graduate Advisor Workshop 2025.
December 22, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Our GSD MSc students visited the St Andrews Aquarium on 1 Dec, thanks to support from the GSIS Community Fund. They participated in a Sharks & Rays session, explored the exhibits, and finished the day with pizza and good conversation. Photo credit: Amber Farram.
December 22, 2025 at 8:06 PM
On the tenth day of Christmas, the GSIS gave to me…

☕️ Ten postgraduate socials 🎯


Ten postgraduate socials bringing our community together!

December 21, 2025 at 9:39 PM
On the ninth day of Christmas, the GSIS gave to me…

🎓 Nine GS graduates 🎓

Nine of our 2025 student cohort graduated with a MLitt in Gender Studies. Congratulations to them!
December 20, 2025 at 8:30 PM
On the eighth day of Christmas, the GSIS gave to me…

🌱 Eight years of the GSIS 🪴

Eight years of interdisciplinary thinking, community, and collaboration.

#interdisciplinary #EvertoExcel #ForeverSaints
December 19, 2025 at 11:00 PM
On the seventh day of Christmas, the GSIS gave to me…

🏖️ Seven minutes to East Sands 🏖️

Seven minutes from the study desk at the OBS to the beach!
December 18, 2025 at 10:47 PM
On the sixth day of Christmas, the GSIS gave to me…

✨ Six Community Funds activities ✨

Six Community Funds were awarded for activities to support student-led ideas and events. This year students enjoyed numerous socials, trips, and guest speakers!
December 17, 2025 at 10:57 AM
On the fifth day of Christmas, the GSIS gave to me…

🚀 Five staff supporting 🚀

Five dedicated GSIS staff supporting our students every step of the way. A huge thank you to Donna, Lisa, Claire, Walter, and Morven!
December 16, 2025 at 9:08 PM
On the fourth day of Christmas, the GSIS gave to me…


☕️ Four votes for Taste ☕️ (as the best coffee spot according to the poll from our summer End of Term celebrations!)

#LocalCoffee #EvertoExcel

December 15, 2025 at 3:56 PM
On the third day of Christmas, the GSIS gave to me…

🏞️ Three cohorts at The Burn 🏞️


Three Masters cohorts (EPF, SD, GS), one workshop, and countless conversations- all at The Burn.
December 14, 2025 at 9:55 AM
On the second day of Christmas, the GSIS gave to me…

🎄 Two trees in OBS
🎄

The two trees in the OBS have seen countless coffees, conversations, and interdisciplinary ideas grow.
December 13, 2025 at 3:37 PM
On the first day of Christmas, the GSIS gave to me…

⭐ One Graduate School for Interdisciplinary Studies ⭐

One of a kind. The only Graduate School for Interdisciplinary Studies of its kind in the world! @univofstandrews

#InterdisciplinaryStudies #EvertoExcel
December 12, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Wondering what it’s really like to do a PhD?
Find out what supervisors look for and how the process works at our “Is a PhD for Me?” panel!

📍 Old Burgh School | 🗓️ 18 Nov, 2–4pm
Register now on CareerConnect: https://ow.ly/G80H50Xpeg4
November 11, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Great to see our MSc HDS students representing St Andrews at #ScotHRIC25, hosted by NHS Research Scotland.

Federica Maestri, Dagim Amare Worku, and Hani Nasar joined researchers and professionals to explore health data innovation in Scotland.

#Interdisciplinary #EvertoExcel
November 10, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Next in our Interdisciplinary Seminar Series:
🎙️ Using nanotechnology to study motion in the brain
with Rhona Hamilton
📅 Thu 27 Nov 2025 | 📍 Room 201, Student’s Union

All welcome! Networking lunch to follow.

#GSISStAndrews #InterdisciplinaryResearch #PhDLife
November 10, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Postgraduate students at the University of St Andrews can now apply for the Santander Brighter Futures Grants. 10 awards of £1,000 available! Apply by 27 November 2025 at https://ow.ly/Buje50XmoJy
November 4, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Reminder that Talk No. 2 of the Seminar Series is this Thursday!
Join our Interdisciplinary Seminar Series!
🗓️ 30 Oct 2025 | 📍 Muir Seminar Room, Old Burgh School
🎙️ Yeshwanth Bakka Vemana- “The Psychological Persuasion in the Dead Sea Sectarian Scrolls”

All welcome! Lunch & networking included 🍴
#PhDResearch #Interdisciplinary
October 27, 2025 at 10:12 PM
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Professor Tom Shakespeare from London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine will give the 2025 Irvine Memorial Lecture, entitled 'Disability: what it is, and why it concerns everyone’. All welcome.

📍Booth Lecture, St Andrews
📅 Mon 3 Nov
🕰️ 5.30pm

https://ow.ly/Eikp50Xgko5

#EverToExcel
Irvine Memorial Lecture 2025: Professor Tom Shakespeare CBE FBA
The Irvine lectures were founded in 1954 by St Salvator’s College Council in memory of Sir James Colquhoun Irvine, Principal
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October 27, 2025 at 9:50 AM
☕ Join this week’s PG Café!

Planning your next steps after graduation? We’ll be welcoming the Careers Centre for an info session on Career Support for Postgraduate Students 💼

🗓️ 2pm | 29 Oct 2025
📍 Old Burgh School (Room TBC)
🔗 Book now: https://ow.ly/Khoa50XikIq
October 27, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Join our Interdisciplinary Seminar Series!
🗓️ 30 Oct 2025 | 📍 Muir Seminar Room, Old Burgh School
🎙️ Yeshwanth Bakka Vemana- “The Psychological Persuasion in the Dead Sea Sectarian Scrolls”

All welcome! Lunch & networking included 🍴
#PhDResearch #Interdisciplinary
October 16, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Our MSc Energy Policy and Finance students are diving into real-world tools with their first practical session using Bloomberg terminals in the Business School! 💻

Explore the programme 👉 https://ow.ly/Kr2s50XbQ9y

📸 Sean Field
#EnergyEthics #EnergyPolicy #GraduateSchoolStAndrews
October 15, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Have an idea that can bring interdisciplinary students together? Apply for our community fund!

#postgrad #interdisciplinary #standrews
October 14, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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Net zero will reshape how we live—so how do we move forward fairly and urgently?
Roundtable – Tues 14 Oct
Speakers: Lord Deben, Alex Sobel MP, Fiona Howarth, Prof Jillian Anable.
Opens with art from The Tabula Project.
Join the debate
👉 Sign up: https://ow.ly/Enm750XazIS
#EverToExcel
The Tabula Project | Energy Ethics
The Centre for Energy Ethics and Greener Vision are partnering on an exhibition of The Tabula Project, with a series of events and activities to explore innovative approaches to addressing anthropogenic climate change.
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October 13, 2025 at 2:47 PM