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New life-saving tuberculosis treatment revealed

Scientists from the University of 58³Ô¹Ï have revealed new tuberculosis (TB) therapeutics that could shorten the treatment of the disease by up to two months and potentially save millions of lives.

Madras demolition

Kevin McMullan, a project manager at the University of 58³Ô¹Ï and former pupil of Madras College, has played a leading role in taking the wrecking ball to his old school. The demolition is being undertaken by Safedem and is making way for the development of ‘New College’, which will ultimately be home to the School of International Relations and the new 58³Ô¹Ï Business School.

World premiere of ‘The Man in the Submarine’

The Byre Theatre, Playwrights’ Studio, Scotland, Perth Theatre and the University of 58³Ô¹Ï have collaborated to create a new Playwriting Award to support the next generation of playwrights living in Scotland. The world premiere of the winning submission – ‘The Man in the Submarine’ [Y Dyn yn y Llong Danfor] by Laila Noble – was performed on Thursday 9 February.

58³Ô¹Ï Sanctuary Lecture 2023

Wednesday 5 April from 6pm BST, Parliament Hall, South Street
This year’s 58³Ô¹Ï Sanctuary Lecture is being delivered by Councillor Roza Salih, Scotland’s first refugee Councillor. Join us online or in person.

Alumni stories

We welcome stories from alumni about your time here, your journey since leaving and what the University of 58³Ô¹Ï has contributed to that journey.

This month, we feature (BSc (Hons) Maths 2018) who describes how he became an entrepreneur while studying at 58³Ô¹Ï.

Email the editor at sem28@st-andrews.ac.uk if you would like to share your story.

Annual James Wilson Lecture in Law and Government

Tuesday 7 March at 5.30pm (GMT), School III and online (via live-stream)
This year's annual James Wilson Lecture in Law and Government – "Rallies, Riots, and Representation: Constituent Power at Home and Abroad" – will be given by Anthony F. Lang Jr., Professor in International Political Theory at the University's School of International Relations.

Attendance is free and open to all. The event will also be live-streamed via MS Teams. Contact ilcrsta@st-andrews.ac.uk for the online joining link.

Arnold Palmer Invitational 2023

Book your place now for the 2023 Arnold Palmer Invitational taking place on Saturday 17 June 2023. This one-day tournament brings together alumni, parents, students and friends of the University in support of – our performance golf programme.

Find out more and book early to avoid disappointment

Alumni Weekend: Friday 16 to Sunday 18 June 2023

Some of this year's exciting events include a Browse with Fizz at Toppings & Company Booksellers and a Welcome Drinks Reception in Sandy's Bar with live music on Friday. Join us on Saturday for the - a friendly golf tournament on the Torrance Course at the Fairmont Hotel. There's also a wine tasting event later that day with wines from around the world (and cheeses to match) in the Beacon Bar, followed by a barbecue. Finish off the weekend on the Sunday with the traditional Chapel Service and pier walk. 

 now – there's a special alumni discount at David Russell Apartments or McIntosh Hall.

Look out for the full programme and booking form in next month's issue. 

Contact the Alumni Relations Team at alumni@st-andrews.ac.uk if you have any questions or need help to contact old friends and classmates.

Sands International Film Festival

Following last year's successful inaugural edition, Sands is back with a diverse selection of exciting new fiction and non-fiction work by promising filmmakers from around the world, along with talks and events featuring movers and shakers from the film industry.

This year's festival takes place from Friday 14 to Sunday 16 April 2023 â€“ save the date now, and visit the website below for programme announcements in the coming weeks.

SaintsFunder: Junior Hockey

This month’s spotlight falls on the project. The University’s Hockey Club wants to reduce barriers to sport in North-East Fife by developing hockey in the local area and making it more accessible for Junior players.

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SaintsFunder is open to all students, alumni and University staff, so send your ideas to SaintsFunder@st-andrews.ac.uk

Saints Talk 

Dr Sarah Marsden of the School of International Relations will be giving the next Saints Talk – Remembering Resistance: Protest, power and place in women's activism â€“ on International Women's Day, Wednesday 8 March at 5.15pm (GMT). 

Please note that the Saints Talk by Professor Kirstie Ball of the School of Management advertised in the January issue of 58³Ô¹Ï in the News has been rescheduled for Tuesday 28 March at 5.15pm (BST).

Details and information about registration to follow for both talks. 

Meanwhile, if you have missed this or any previous Saints Talks, you can watch them again the alumni .

Alumni Authors

Laidlaw Live

Look out for the latest Laidlaw Music Centre concerts and watch live-streamed concerts â€“wherever you are in the world.
Read more about Laidlaw Music Centre events.

The Dog Walking Society hosting a special outdoor cuddllng event in the Quad. (Photo credit: Gayle McIntyre)

Reconnect!

If you know someone who would like to reconnect and sign up for 58³Ô¹Ï in the News, they can do so using the links below:

alumni: Update your contact information.

parents/guardians of undergraduate students: Register to join the Family Programme.

email: alumni@st-andrews.ac.uk for more information.