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Ancient khipu string writing discovery upends history of Inka literacy
University of St Andrews research has discovered that khipus, the mysterious string writing of the Inkas, was used by commoners, in findings which turn previous wisdom about their societal structure on its head.
The last 'women of the sea'
New research has found that the Haenyeo, a group of women who free dive for seafood without oxygen, spend more time under water than some diving mammals.
St Andrews named Scottish University of the Year
The University of St Andrews has been named Scottish University of the Year in the Daily Mail University Guide.
Celebrating 20 years of transforming lives through sport
A pioneering collaboration of seven UK universities, including the University of St Andrews, has marked 20 years of impactful partnership with Zambian NGO Sport in Action.
St Andrews projects receive prestigious funding awards
Seven research projects from the University of St Andrews have been selected for funding by the RSE Research Awards Programme.
Scrumped fruit key to chimpanzee life and a major force of human evolution.
New research examines the crucial, but until now, overlooked, role of 'scrumped' fruit in the lives of great apes and the origins of human feasting.
Giant free-floating planets may form their own planetary systems
New research has found that giant free floating planets have the potential to form their own miniature planetary systems without the need for a star.
Historic gold for St Andrews student at 2025 FISU World University Games
Undergraduate scholar Sophia Issberner has made history for the University of St Andrews, claiming gold as part of the Great Britain Women's Eight (W8+) crew at the 2025 FISU World University Games in Germany.
Sophia represents Great Britain at World University Games
Undergraduate rower Sophia Issberner will represent Great Britain this weekend (25-27 July 2025) at the 2025 FISU World University Games in Germany.