University of St Andrews Highest-ranked in UK
- Submitted by: Liz Smith, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party.
- Date lodged: Monday, 20 September 2021
- Motion reference: S6M-01278
That the Parliament offers its warmest congratulations to Vice Chancellor, Professor Sally Mapstone, and all the staff and students of the University of St Andrews, following the University's placing as the highest-ranked university in the UK in the Times and Sunday Times University Guide; understands that this is the first occasion on which a UK university other than Oxford or Cambridge has won such an accolade, and recognises the strength of support for the University across all communities in Fife.
Supported by:
Clare Adamson, Miles Briggs, Alexander Burnett, Donald Cameron, Jackson Carlaw, Katy Clark, Sharon Dowey, Russell Findlay, Murdo Fraser, Meghan Gallacher, Pam Gosal, Jamie Greene, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Rachael Hamilton, Stephen Kerr, Dean Lockhart, Douglas Lumsden, Michael Marra, John Mason, Edward Mountain, Douglas Ross, Alexander Stewart, Paul Sweeney, David Torrance, Sue Webber, Annie Wells, Tess White, Brian Whittle