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Trawling threatens vital carbon stores in Scotland's sea lochs, St Andrews research finds
New research from the University of St Andrews shows seabed trawling could rapidly release carbon stored in Scotland's sea lochs, with the heads of lochs identified as particularly vulnerable to disturbance and trawling.
St Andrews to welcome first Fulbright Scholars under new partnership awards
Dr Samantha Allen and Professor Manuel (Manolo) Díaz-Ríos will join St Andrews for extended research visits, bringing expertise in environmental science and neuroscience and strengthening academic links with the US.
Five St Andrews colleagues join Young Academy of Scotland
Five St Andrews colleagues have joined the Young Academy of Scotland's 2026 cohort, representing around 10% of new members and highlighting the University's breadth of expertise and impact.
Fife and Tayside school pupils get a taste of studying at St Andrews
Over 140 pupils from schools in Fife and Tayside, as well as from further afield, have spent a week getting a taste of what studying and living in St Andrews would be like.
Four St Andrews projects backed to shape a sustainable Scotland
Four St Andrews projects receive Scotland Beyond Net Zero funding to tackle climate challenges through nature restoration, renewable energy, sustainable batteries and community resilience.
St Andrews first for National Teaching Fellow
Professor Sin-Wang Chong has become the first member of the University of St Andrews to receive a National Teaching Fellowship, one of the UK's highest honours for excellence in higher education teaching and leadership.
Don't believe the GenAI hype - learn from it
New research by Professor Anna Brattstrom of the University of St Andrews Business School aimed to understand the hype around generative AI.
Global Fellowship Scheme welcomes new international research and education leaders to St Andrews
The University is set to welcome more than 20 new award holders through its Global Fellowship Scheme for the 2026-27 academic year.
St Andrews and Dundee team to advance insulin research
Researchers at St Andrews and Dundee have won £1m to uncover how insulin molecules assemble and function inside pancreatic cells, opening new paths towards improved diabetes treatments.
St Andrews researchers secure prestigious RSE funding awards
Seven University of St Andrews researchers have been awarded funding through the Royal Society of Edinburgh's Spring 2026 Research Awards Programme.