Governance of The University of St Andrews - Office of The Principal

Office of The Principal

The Principal is the chief executive of the University and is assisted in that role by several key officers.

The current make of the Office of the Principal is:

  • Principal: Dr Louise Richardson
  • Deputy Principal and Vice-Principal(Research): Professor Christopher Hawkesworth FRS
  • Master of the United College: Professor Neville Richardson
  • Proctor: Professor Peter Clark
  • Vice-Principal (Governance and Planning): Professor Ronald Piper
  • Vice-Principal (Learning and Teaching): Professor Pat Wilmer
  • Vice-Principal (External Relations): Stephen Magee
  • Quaestor and Factor: Derek Watson
  • Special Advisor to the Principal: David Corner - It is unclear if former Deputy Principal Corner holds this position. He was appointed under former Principal Brian Lang and served at his pleasure.

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