The Warsaw Concerto

Tonight the students were treated to a concert at The Byre Theatre in St Andrews, by famous international pianists, Worbey and Farrell. Worbey and Farrell are famous for their musical acrobatics, turning much loved orchestral pieces into duets for two hands on one piano. The students were treated to arrangements of Bohemian Rhapsody, excerpts from Saint-Saëns’ ‘Carnival of The Animals’, and the world premiere of their special arrangement of ‘The Warsaw Concerto’.  After the performance, the duo were keen to talk to the students, and share stories about performing all over the world. 

Arthur is a very patient Program Assistant!

Today in medicine the students performed an ECG (electrocardiographic) recording. They will analyse recorded ECG in tomorrow’s classes.

Anatomy Organ Study

The anatomy major students studied the surface anatomy of the abdomen this morning, and explored the position of organs in relation to anatomical landmarks by drawing on each other. As always, much fun was had, and the actual position of some of the organs caused a lot of surprises in class!

Creative Writing Comics

 

Comics courtesy of our creative writing majors!

Surface Anatomy

The anatomy major students studied the surface anatomy of the abdomen this morning, and explored the position of organs in relation to anatomical landmarks by drawing on each other. As always, much fun was had, and the actual position of some of the organs caused a lot of surprises and wow moments in class!

 

Evening of Basketball and Tennis

This evening some of our students took a trip to the university’s sports centre. They played Basketball and Tennis, making the most of St Andrews’ new sports facilities!

 

Sandcastles in the Sand

Today members of our three clans competed in a sandcastle building competition on East Sands. All the groups battled the weather, changing tides and giant mythical beasts (dogs who tried to plough down their foundations). Luckily, all groups reigned supreme, producing admirable architecture worthy of any national prize!

    

Visit to Kingsbarns Testing Center

Students visited the testing centre headquarters of the R&A, the governing body of golf for most of the world, at Kingsbarns this afternoon. The students learned about how the evolution of the equipment in the game of golf and even saw a robotic golfer in action.

 

Dundee Shopping Spree

Last week we took a group of students to Dundee to explore and enjoy the beautiful city.  Everyone enjoyed shopping, eating and posing (!) in the sun. Some lovely pictures here!

Thursday 12th July: Dissections in Medicine

Warning: not for the squeamish!

In our combined Anatomy and Medicine class, led by Dr Predrag and Larissa, our students identified and dissected animal thoracic viscera. They then performed simple interrupted suturing skills. Not always a pleasant experience, but a vital part of medicinal training.