University of St Andrews History Society

University of St Andrews History Society History Society enhances the academic and social lives of St Andrews students interested in history.

We host a wide range of socials, lectures, conferences, and workshops and lead trips to sites of historical interest. Founded in 1979, the University of St Andrews History Society was created to enrich the lives of students of history and those with an interest in the subject alike.

Some pictures from our recent trip to the historic Cambo house and gardens! Thanks to everyone who came along.
20/04/2026

Some pictures from our recent trip to the historic Cambo house and gardens! Thanks to everyone who came along.

This Wednesday! Join us in Sandy’s for tea, biscuits, and great conversation on history opportunities!
20/04/2026

This Wednesday! Join us in Sandy’s for tea, biscuits, and great conversation on history opportunities!

This Thursday Professor Ansari will be lecturing on the Iranian historical imagination!! Come and listen in School II.
31/03/2026

This Thursday Professor Ansari will be lecturing on the Iranian historical imagination!! Come and listen in School II.

Tomorrow night in school II, Professor Emily Michelson will be lecturing on “A Non-Binary European Reformation”. Come al...
25/03/2026

Tomorrow night in school II, Professor Emily Michelson will be lecturing on “A Non-Binary European Reformation”. Come along for a fascinating discussion prior to our weekly social!

We will be hosting a screening of Brave on March 25 in School III! ...
13/03/2026

We will be hosting a screening of Brave on March 25 in School III!
Kingdom of the Scots students are particularly welcome to attend to appreciate the blend of the history and folklore of the Scottish Highlands in the Middle Ages! However, everyone is welcome and should bring friends!!

Join the History Society, the School of History and the School of Classics at the Ides Ceilidh! Dance away the Ides of M...
09/03/2026

Join the History Society, the School of History and the School of Classics at the Ides Ceilidh! Dance away the Ides of March with the Pentlands Ceilidh Band at Holy Trinity Church HALL on Friday, March 13 from 21:00-23:00. Dress code is black tie, or your finest toga! Find the ticket link in our bio

Interested in running for a position on committee? Come out to the AGM on March 27!! Prior to running, please fill out t...
09/03/2026

Interested in running for a position on committee? Come out to the AGM on March 27!! Prior to running, please fill out the google form linked in our bio. Positions available for the 26-27 academic year are: President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, Social Activities Officer, and Academic Activities officer. We hope to see you there!

Join us tonight for a fascinating talk with Prof. Colin Kidd!
26/02/2026

Join us tonight for a fascinating talk with Prof. Colin Kidd!

Some pictures from the IDQ last night. Thank you to everyone who participated and attended for making it such a great ni...
18/02/2026

Some pictures from the IDQ last night. Thank you to everyone who participated and attended for making it such a great night!

Next Monday, February 23, join History society and Chinese society for a screening of the film “Untold Herstory”!!
16/02/2026

Next Monday, February 23, join History society and Chinese society for a screening of the film “Untold Herstory”!!

This Thursday Professor Bernhard Struck will be lecturing on “Postcards, Translators and Esperanto Pioneers. An Alternat...
16/02/2026

This Thursday Professor Bernhard Struck will be lecturing on “Postcards, Translators and Esperanto Pioneers. An Alternative History of International Communication (that start in Dundee)”.

The lecture will take place at 19:00 in UCO: School II and will be followed by our usual social at Aikman’s. See you there!

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