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A little while back as part of a Document Scotland and University of St Andrews collaborative project, Jeremy Sutton-Hibbert was was invited to spend time photographing at the University. From the staff who keep the buildings, gardens and formal events functioning, through to the students who make up the choirs and committee, these images are part of the behind-the-scenes look at the life of the university.

Heather cleans Younger Hall, prior to the installation ceremony of Professor Sally Mapstone as Principal and Vice-Chancellor – Behind the scenes at the University of St Andrews, in St Andrews, Scotland, 2016.

In Younger Hall, prior to the installation ceremony of Professor Sally Mapstone as Principal and Vice-Chancellor – Behind the scenes at the University of St. Andrews, in St Andrews, Scotland, 2016.

St Salvator’s Chapel Choir rehearse and warm-up – Behind the scenes at the University of St. Andrews, in St Andrews, Scotland, 2016.

Preparations for a ceremonial dinner at Lower College Hall – Behind the scenes at the University of St. Andrews, in St Andrews, Scotland, 2016.

The ceremonial Mace-bearers take the ancient and valuable mace’s from the safe, in the Vestry of St Salvator’s Chapel, prior to the installation ceremony of Professor Sally Mapstone as Principal and Vice-Chancellor – Behind the scenes at the University of St Andrews, in St Andrews, Scotland, on 2016.

‘Bedellus’ Alistair Black prepares his ceremonial uniform for the installation ceremony of Professor Sally Mapstone as Principal and Vice-Chancellor – Behind the scenes at the University of St. Andrews, in St Andrews, Scotland, on 29 November 2016.
Prior to the installation ceremony of Professor Sally Mapstone as Principal and Vice-Chancellor – Behind the scenes at the University of St. Andrews, in St Andrews, Scotland, on 29 November 2016.
St Salvator’s Chapel Choir rehearse and warm-up, prior to the installation ceremony of Professor Sally Mapstone as Principal and Vice-Chancellor – Behind the scenes at the University of St. Andrews, in St Andrews, Scotland, on 29 November 2016.
The ceremonial Macebearers take the ancient and valuable mace’s from the safe, in the Vestry of St Salvator’s Chapel, prior to the installation ceremony of Professor Sally Mapstone as Principal and Vice-Chancellor – Behind the scenes at the University of St. Andrews, in St Andrews, Scotland, on 29 November 2016.
Setting up the marquee, food and drinks – Behind the scenes at the University of St. Andrews, in St Andrews, Scotland, on 29 November 2016.
The ceremonial Macebearers take the ancient and valuable mace’s from the safe, in the Vestry of St Salvator’s Chapel, prior to the installation ceremony of Professor Sally Mapstone as Principal and Vice-Chancellor – Behind the scenes at the University of St. Andrews, in St Andrews, Scotland, on 29 November 2016.
Behind the scenes at the University of St. Andrews, in St Andrews, Scotland, on 29 November 2016.
Reception following the installation of Professor Sally Mapstone as Principal and Vice-Chancellor – Behind the scenes at the University of St. Andrews, in St Andrews, Scotland, on 29 November 2016.
St Salvator’s Chapel Choir rehearse and warm-up, prior to the installation ceremony of Professor Sally Mapstone as Principal and Vice-Chancellor – Behind the scenes at the University of St. Andrews, in St Andrews, Scotland, on 29 November 2016.
St Salvator’s Chapel Choir rehearse and warm-up, prior to the installation ceremony of Professor Sally Mapstone as Principal and Vice-Chancellor – Behind the scenes at the University of St. Andrews, in St Andrews, Scotland, on 29 November 2016.
Reception following the installation of Professor Sally Mapstone as Principal and Vice-Chancellor – Behind the scenes at the University of St. Andrews, in St Andrews, Scotland, on 29 November 2016.
Dawn Lindsay cleans Younger Hall, prior to the installation ceremony of Professor Sally Mapstone as Principal and Vice-Chancellor – Behind the scenes at the University of St. Andrews, in St Andrews, Scotland, on 29 November 2016.
St Salvator’s Chapel Choir rehearse and warm-up, prior to the installation ceremony of Professor Sally Mapstone as Principal and Vice-Chancellor – Behind the scenes at the University of St. Andrews, in St Andrews, Scotland, on 29 November 2016.
Bagpiper Nicole Schanche, from Dakota, USA, prepares to play the bagpipes outside Younger Hall following the installation ceremony of Professor Sally Mapstone as Principal and Vice-Chancellor – Behind the scenes at the University of St. Andrews, in St Andrews, Scotland, on 29 November 2016.
Behind the scenes at the University of St. Andrews, in St Andrews, Scotland, on 29 November 2016.

All text and images Copyright © Jeremy Sutton-Hibbert, 2016.

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