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Students take part in traditional St Andrews Pier Walk
The Pier Walk is one of the oldest traditions in St Andrews and is the first event of the new academic year.
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.
Sperm Whales blow bubbles to achieve restful, vertical sleep
Sperm whales are the only whale known to rest vertically. However, until now, it's been unclear how they maintained their position just below the sea surface.
Moon Baboon - new insight into the mind of ancient Egyptians
Researchers solve babooninfication mystery of ancient Egyptian god.
PhD researcher helps bring global symposium on Indigenous knowledge and museums to St Andrews
Academics, curators and artists from four continents gathered at the University of St Andrews for an international symposium co-organised by a Museums and Heritage Studies PhD researcher.
St Andrews earns top sustainability food award
The University of St Andrews earned the highest three-star Food Made Good Standard, recognised for local sourcing, plant-forward menus, solar-powered prawn farming and strong environmental and social initiatives.
St Andrews' Dr Kirsty Ross recognised for advancing open knowledge
Dr Kirsty Ross of the School of Computer Science has received a Wikimedia UK Silver Jubilee Award for her work widening access to open knowledge through teaching, research and outreach.
A week to remember: Celebrating the Class of 2026
From proud moments in Younger Hall to celebrations in St Salvator's Quad, our summer graduation ceremonies have brought together students from around the world to mark the culmination of their University journey.
Rector of the University of Bonn Awarded Honorary Doctorate by St Andrews
St Andrews awards honorary degree to Professor Dr Michael Hoch, Rector of the University of Bonn, in recognition of his distinguished contributions to molecular biology.