Manuscript available to the public for first time in 500 years
One of the most important histories of Scotland, which sheds new light on William Wallace and the Stone of Destiny, has found its permanent home at the University of St Andrews.
Researchers have shed new light on the fundamental role played by carbon dioxide (CO2) in Earth’s geological warming and cooling.
Date 6 January 2025
Category Research
Dr Peter Mackay, a Senior Lecturer at the University of St Andrews, has been named Scotland’s new Makar – the National Poet for Scotland.
Date 3 December 2024
Category Public interest stories
The mystery location of a giant volcanic eruption that has puzzled scientists for almost 200 years has finally been solved.
Date 30 December 2024
Category Research
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New RSE Fellows
Two professors at the University of St Andrews have been elected as Fellows of the Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE), Scotland’s national academy.
Golfing great returns to St Andrews
Trailblazing American golfer and Honorary graduate Dr Renee Powell returned to the Home of Golf this week
St Andrews claim double national titles
The University of St Andrews Women’s Football 1st Team were crowned British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) national champions this week (Wednesday 19 March) in the Champ
Why seals don't drown - a fundamental question, answered
New research from the University of St Andrews shows that seals are uniquely capable of cognitively sensing how much oxygen is in their blood - shedding light on why marine mammals don’t drown.
Zambian children benefit from new stove thanks to Athletic Union donation
Children at the Fountain of Hope orphanage in Lusaka, Zambia will benefit from a new five-plate gas stove thanks to a generous donation from the University of St Andrews Athletic Union and students from St Andrews.