Belong together at St Andrews
At the University of St Andrews, we belong together as one.
Belonging as Researchers:
Researchers have long worked in synergy with the University to amplify its innovation and impact. The University has long imbibed researchers at the very core of its strategy to deeply drive the community. In complimentary synergy, the research done strengthens the University. Together, this camaraderie ensures excellence.
What the University is doing | What Researchers are doing |
| Entrepreneurial Drive and support the development of an increasing volume of research from across all our disciplines that delivers the innovation that supports entrepreneurial success. Enable research that links strongly with external partners from industry, government, and the third sector to deliver research with societal impact. | https://innovation.st-andrews.ac.uk/case-studies/nucana-plc/ |
| Digital Encourage academics to lead their disciplines in setting research questions and agendas that integrate digital research. Accelerate research by embedding digital opportunities into resources and methodologies. | https://impact.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk/learning-through-immersive-experiences-simulating-cerebral-visual-impairment/ [HK1] |
| Sustainable Develop a context for world-class research which acknowledges its environmental impacts and seeks to minimise them. Enable delivery more world-leading research that targets crucial themes in the climate and natural emergencies, and invest in key interdisciplinary perspectives that take on the complexity of acting on this challenge. | https://impact.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk/a-deep-dive-into-history-viewing-heritage-through-the-lens-of-climate-change/ |
| Diverse Embed an inclusive research culture that recognises everyone’s contribution and values and incentivises collaboration. Enhance structures and processes that support a diverse range of rewarding career paths and enable everyone to achieve their full potential. | https://impact.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk/visualising-war-and-peace-six-different-ways/ [HK2] |
| World-leading Invest in research which is world-leading within our disciplines and in interdisciplinary potential where it enhances our response to major challenges.Build sustainable, funded collaborations with global strategic partners | https://research.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk/2024/02/02/recovering-waste-recovering-voices-recycling-and-empowerment-in-latin-america-and-scotland/[HK3] |
Belonging as Individuals
The University has a portfolio of networks that attends to your individual needs, be it wellbeing or infrastructure. Here are some networks that will help you find an inclusive space.
Parents and carers staff network
The network provides a community hub for members to share knowledge, experiences and resources, as well as representation at institution level on issues impacting the lives of parents and carers both inside and outside the workplace.
Reach out to [email protected] to know more.
LGBTQI+ employee network
First established in 2016, the University’s LGBTQI+ employee network is a member-run affinity group that works to support, advocate for, and celebrate the lives and experiences of LGBTQI+ colleagues. The network works to develop an inclusive and equitable workplace for people of all genders and sexualities working at the University.
Reach out to [email protected] to know more.
Staff with Disabilities or Neurodiversity Network
This network provides a safe and supportive space to meet, share experiences, opinions and concerns, and take action to promote equality for staff with disabilities.
Reach out to [email protected] to know more.
The Staff BAME Network:
The staff Black, Asian and Minority Ethnicity (BAME) Network offers an opportunity for minoritised staff to access a safe and supportive space to meet, network, celebrate and share experiences of being a person of colour at St Andrews.
Reach out to [email protected] to know more.