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The Herald Scotland
01-07-2025
- Business
- The Herald Scotland
University submits plans to redevelop historic building
This follows the submission of an application for Listed Building Consent earlier this year. Subject to approval, £6 million of works will begin in summer this year on stonework and roof repairs as well as window replacement. READ MORE: Once completed, 'New College' will be home to the new St Andrews Business School, comprising the Schools of Economics and Finance, and Management, as well as accommodating the University's world-renowned School of International Relations. The development will retain the façade of the building as well as the former school quad which will be protected by a glass roof to preserve the sandstone pillars beneath. In addition to classrooms, meeting rooms and conference areas, New College will also feature community spaces including a café and changing places toilet facilities. Demolition works to remove dilapidated 1960s and 1970s buildings to the rear of the former Madras College building in South Street site were undertaken in 2022 and early 2023. University submits plans for 'New College' (Image: University of St Andrews) In December 2022 award-winning architectural firm WilkinsonEyre was appointed to produce designs for the flagship project. The £140m development will in large part be resourced via the University's 'Making Waves' fundraising campaign amongst St Andrews alumni and supporters. Philanthropic leadership has already committed £42m to help St Andrews realise this once-in-a-lifetime project, with the Garfield Weston Foundation making the largest cash gift to 'New College' to date thanks to a £5m donation. Principal Professor Dame Sally Mapstone, who is spearheading the project, said: 'New College is part of our £300 million Making Waves fundraising campaign in support of our world-leading ambitions. "Despite the challenging financial circumstances currently facing the Higher Education sector, St Andrews recognises the importance of investing in projects like New College that will not only create an inclusive and inspiring educational space but also bring tangible benefits for the St Andrews and Fife community, as well as wider society.' The former secondary school building and grounds were acquired from Fife Council in 2021 and Madras College relocated to a new purpose-built building at Bell Brae, on the outskirts of St Andrews, in August of that year.
Irish Independent
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Wexford trio set to make waves at Welsh jazz festival this summer
The group is led by Sharon Clancy on vocals, along with her sister Vicky Barron on sax/clarinet/flute, and composer and pianist Tony Rex. Their latest project Making Waves is set to unite two historic ports across the Irish sea, Rosslare in Wexford and Fishguard in Wales. With the support of Culture Ireland, the trio will celebrate and commemorate the heart of both towns, where for generations, people have gathered, welcoming locals and visitors from near and far.. Sharon and her group are no strangers to the Aberjazz festival, having appeared several times in the past, and said they are 'honoured' to have been chosen to headline at St Mary's, one of the festival's largest venues. 'Making Waves' has been many months in the making. Earlier this year, Sharon recorded and released her song Maybe to celebrate International Women's Day, and this composition is a key part of the Making Waves project. For those would like to see the group sooner than August, they will be appearing at Franks Place 1860, North Main Street Wexford on May 30 where they will be joined by Dave Mooney on double bass and drummer Andre Antunes. Tickets for the Franks Place show are on sale at Wexford Arts Centre box office 053 912 3764 and for pre- show dinner reservations contact Frank's directly on 053 918 9109. For details on Aberjazz, please contact
