# Global Connections
**Source**: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/study-abroad/global-connections/
**Parent**: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/study-abroad/
The University has established innovative, multifaceted partnerships with institutions worldwide, fostering world-class research, education, and professional development. The Global Office co-ordinates these collaborations, as well as the University’s participation in leading international networks and associations, continually seeking new opportunities to connect students and staff across the world. Keep up to date with the most recent global connections news by following the [Global Office's blog](https://studyabroad.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk/category/global-connections/).
[Strategic partnerships](https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/study-abroad/global-connections/strategic-partnerships/)
The University has built multi-dimensional strategic partnerships with five key universities around the world.
[Networks and associations](https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/study-abroad/global-connections/networks-and-associations/)
The University is an active and engaged member of a several leading leading international networks and associations.
[Global Partnerships Travel Grant](https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/study-abroad/global-connections/travel-grant/)
Funding for staff interested in supporting the development of new and existing international partnerships.
[Professional Staff Week](https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/study-abroad/global-connections/professional-staff-week/)
The University welcomes professional staff from its partner universities to learn, network and share ideas.
[Scholarship Partners](https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/study-abroad/global-connections/scholarship-partners/)
The University of St Andrews values our scholarship programme collaborations with a range of partners in the UK and internationally.