University of St Andrews

Early day motion 1620, tabled 18 September 2023 by Wendy Chamberlain (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 7 members.

That this House congratulates the University of St Andrews on its historic achievement in coming top of both the UK’s main university rankings; notes that the University took top place in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024 and the Guardian University Guide 2024; understands that this is the first time that any UK university other than Cambridge and Oxford has led both major higher education league tables in the same year; further understands that this is the fourth time in the last three years that the University of St Andrews has disrupted the long-standing Oxford and Cambridge duopoly in university rankings; believes that the University of St Andrews’ top place is a testament to the hard work and dedication of its staff and students; welcomes the University’s success in the two rankings and the contribution which the University makes to North East Fife, Scotland, and the UK; and wishes the staff and students of the University well in their continued efforts.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 3, Scottish National Party 2, Alba 1, DUP 1.