School of Art History

04/06/2026

University of St Andrews top in Scotland!

2027 Complete University Guide

The University of St Andrews has been ranked best university in Scotland and fourth across the UK in the 2027 Complete University Guide league table https://www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk/league-tables/rankings

The School of Art History was placed second in the Guide’s UK subject rankings, which take into account entry standards, student satisfaction, research quality, and graduate prospects
https://www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk/league-tables/rankings/history-of-art-architecture-and-design

The Complete University Guide league tables are compiled from data taken from the 2025 National Student Survey, the 2021 Research Excellence Framework, and the Higher Education Statistics Agency (2024-25).

The University of St Andrews is ranked as the top university in Scotland and fourth in the UK in the newly released 2027 Complete University Guide.

At subject level, St Andrews’ School of Mathematics and Statistics is top in UK, with a further 10 subjects in the top three – Art History, Chemistry; Divinity, English; Earth and Environmental Sciences; French, German; Italian; Physics and Astronomy; and Psychology and Neuroscience. A total of 24 subjects rank in the top 10.

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03/06/2026

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01/06/2026

Inspiring School of Art History Teaching Away Day in Wardlaw Museum's Learning Loft today, chatting about our experiences and examples of good practice.

First up Billy Rough on 'MA Combined Studies Art History: Hybrid Teaching and Pre-Recorded Lectures', then Emily Savage on 'Digital Art History: Update and Digital Mapping Module'. Lisa McDonald talked on 'AH5608 Colonial Collections and Critical Displays: Provenance Research Report' whilst Alistair Rider spoke on the School's Ballater Reading Weekend.

Later, Catherine Spencer talked on her module 'AH4253 Decolonial, Feminist Q***r: Histories of Art in Britain since 1945', winner of the 1413 Inclusive Teaching Award, and Elsje van Kessel discussed 'Schooling Background and Inclusivity in Art History', winner of the 1413 Teaching Award, Outstanding Partnership in Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.

Thanks to Natalia Sassu Suarez Ferri for organising and to Museums of the University of St Andrews for hosting!

29/05/2026

New PhD funding scheme launched! The University of St Andrews Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) Postgraduate Research Scholarship encourages applications from UK‑domiciled 'Home' fee students from BAME backgrounds, with the aim of widening access to doctoral study and promoting greater representation in postgraduate research. The Deadline is Monday 29 June 2026.

This scheme supports the University's commitment to advancing race equality by helping to increase the representation and success of UK‑domiciled BAME students, and forms part of the University's Race Equality Charter Action Plan to address barriers and create more inclusive academic pathways.

Please visit the University of St Andrews Scholarship (link below) pages to view more details on this Scholarship. Applicants for the PhD programme in the School of Art History are eligible to apply for this scholarship: applications will be accepted from both from new PhD applicants and from existing offer holders for 2026/27 entry.

Applicants are encouraged to reach out to prospective supervisors in the School of Art History about their projects (see the staff pages on our website), and can also contact the Director of Post-Graduate Research, Dr Catherine Spencer, with any questions or queries about the application process at: [email protected]

https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/study/scholarships/scholarships-catalogue/postgraduate-scholarships/university-of-st-andrews-black-asian-and-minority-ethnic-bame-pgr-scholarship/

27/05/2026

Interested in Evening Study, including Art History?

Learn more here: https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/education/5023655/st-andrews-evening-study/?dct_cid=native_ORD0341868

Open now for September 2026 entry!
https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/subjects/combined-studies-ma/

Study part-time in the evening and work towards a degree. Apply now to start in January.

08/05/2026

Call for Papers: Revisiting the Canon

08/05/2026

📢 Call for papers! ⁣
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'In Her Words: women artists and life writing before 1920⁣'
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Conference at The National Gallery, London, on 2 October 2026⁣
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👉 Proposal deadline 1 June; we'd love to hear from you!⁣ Submission form below

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This event follows the symposium "In Her Words: women artists and life writing" at The Women's Art Collection, Murray Edwards College, Cambridge, on 19 June.⁣
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🎨 Self Portrait in a Straw Hat, by Elisabeth Louise Vigée Lebrun National Gallery

07/05/2026

The EDI social event, Fold & Sip: Springtime Origami and Japanese Tea, was successfully held at the Old Union Diner on 29 April 2026. The School of Art History thanks @79 Makerspace for its funding support, as well as staff and students, including Risa Pelot, Dr Michelle Huang, Graeme Hyland, Linke Lei, and Sakura Mogami, for their valuable contributions.

With over 30 participants from across the University and wider community, the event provided a welcoming space for creative and cultural exchange. Participants valued the opportunity to connect with people from diverse backgrounds, and many expressed interest in attending similar events in the future.

Together with the earlier Write & Sip: Lunar New Year Calligraphy and Chinese Tea event in mid-February, Fold & Sip has helped strengthen awareness of and engagement with EDI initiatives.

06/05/2026

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06/04/2026

Fold and Sip: Springtime Origami & Japanese Tea
Following the success of "Write and Sip: Lunar New Year Calligraphy and Tea", the School of Art History’s EDI Committee invites you to another creative social event.

Date: Wednesday, 29 April 2026
Time: 4:00–5:00 pm
Venue: Old Union Diner

Join us in welcoming spring and the blooming of cherry blossoms with Japanese tea, snacks, and origami. Risa Pelot (School of Chemistry) will introduce origami and its cultural significance, while a slideshow showcases kimono paper dolls created by students in AH3196 Modern Art Beyond the West.

Art materials will be provided for you to craft kimono figures, boats, plants, animals and other imaginative designs. This is the perfect way to relax, get creative and enjoy cultural exchange during Revision Week.

Book your ticket now!
https://events.st-andrews.ac.uk/events/fold-sip-springtime-origami-japanese-tea/ #:~:text=Organised%20by%20the%20School%20of,relaxing%20activities%20during%20Revision%20Week.