Dame Anne Pringle elected Chancellor of the University of St Andrews
Dame Anne, a trailblazing diplomat who was formerly British Ambassador to Moscow, won a majority of support in the recent election.
St Andrews researchers have found four planets which break the usual convention of how solar systems are composed.
Date 13 February 2026
Category Research
New research highlights shared knowledge in whales that strengthens the population's resilience and may provide conservation benefits.
Date 22 January 2026
Category Research
Major plans by the University of St Andrews to redevelop one of the most significant buildings in the town have been given the green light.
Date 14 January 2026
Category University news
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St Andrews to host Scottish film premiere
St Andrews staff and students are being given a unique opportunity to attend a special screening of ‘Searching for Satyrus’, a film on the conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan
St Andrews astronomers help make the most extensive map of the Universe ever created
An international team of researchers observed more than 47 million galaxies and quasars and 20 million stars.
RSE welcomes five new Fellows from St Andrews
The prestigious accolade recognises the advancement of learning and useful knowledge, which is at the centre of public life, across the arts, business and technology and science sectors.
St Andrews climbs global rankings
St Andrews ranked in the top 20 of UK institutions in Arts & Humanities (9), and Natural Sciences (17) in the QS Subject Rankings.
Motivations behind violent extremism uncovered in groundbreaking global study
New findings carry profound implications for programmes aimed at countering violent extremism.