Contact the Principal

The Principal welcomes correspondence from all students and staff and is happy to meet with those who contact her upon request. Telephone calls and emails to the Principal will usually go via the Principal's private office.

Email: principal@st-andrews.ac.uk
Phone: +44 (0)1334 46 2544
Address: College Gate, North Street, St Andrews, Fife, KY16 9AJ

The Principal's private office

Personal Assistant to the Principal and Vice-Chancellor

Sheona McIntosh is the Personal Assistant to the Principal and Vice-Chancellor. Telephone calls and emails to the Principal will usually go via Sheona.

Sheona can be contacted directly with any enquiries regarding:

  • requests to meet with the Principal
  • diary availability and travel arrangements
  • the Chancellor, the Rt Hon Lord Campbell of Pittenweem
  • organisational and administrative duties.

Email: pa-principal@st-andrews.ac.uk
Phone: +44 (0)1334 46 2544

Executive Officer to the Principal and Vice-Chancellor

Dr Paolo Savino and Natalie Pereira are the Executive Officers to the Principal and Vice-Chancellor.

Paolo can be contacted with any enquiries regarding:

  • requests for information about the Principal
  • requests for information about, or involvement with, the Principal's projects
  • invitations to participate in external events
  • public speaking enquiries.

Email: eo-principal@st-andrews.ac.uk
Phone: +44 (0)7771 384751

Natalie can be contacted with any enquiries regarding:

  • the Principal’s role as President of Universities UK (UUK)
  • invitations to participate in external events
  • external public speaking enquiries.

Email: eo-principal@st-andrews.ac.uk
Phone: +44 (0)7423 763459

Executive Officer to the Principal’s Office

Dr Fiona Thompson is the Executive Officer to the Principal’s Office. Fiona can be contacted directly with any enquiries regarding:

  • the Principal's Office and the senior management team
  • graduation and other ceremonial events
  • honorary degrees, University lectures, and VIP visits
  • the Principal's Medal.

Email: fiona.thompson@st-andrews.ac.uk
Phone: +44 (0)1334 46 7212

The Principal's Office

The Principal is supported by the Principal's Office comprising several Vice-Principals and Assistant Vice-Principals. The Principal and the Principal's Office collectively manage each part of the institution, and each member possesses a distinct portfolio. More information on the Principal's Office, including information on how to contact members, is available on the Principal's Office web pages.

Academic schools and professional services

The University has more than 2,900 academic and professional staff members who work for Schools or service units. More information on how to contact colleagues outwith the Principal's Office is available through the staff directory.