Undergraduate Updates2 min read2026-06-01

St Andrews University Removes Rector Over Gaza War Crimes Statement

A Scottish university has removed its rector from the institution’s governing body after she issued a statement condemning Israel’s actions in Gaza. On Thursday, the University of St Andrews announced that Stella Maris has been re...

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Azeez

1 Jun 2026

St Andrews University Removes Rector Over Gaza War Crimes Statement
Key takeaways
  • A Scottish university has removed its rector from the institution’s governing body after she issued a statement condemning Israel’s actions in Gaza.
  • On Thursday, the University of St Andrews announced that Stella Maris has been removed from her position on the university court following an investigation that found she exercised “poor judgment.” Background Incident : In November 2023, Stella Maris, an alumnus and elected rector of the University of St Andrews, sent an email to all 10,000 students calling for an urgent ceasefire in Gaza and condemning Israel’s actions as “genocidal attacks,” “apartheid,” “siege,” and “illegal occupation” in Palestinian territories.
  • Investigation : Following th...

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