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Astronomers discover unique 'inside out' planetary system
St Andrews researchers have found four planets which break the usual convention of how solar systems are composed
Sakura cherry trees bring colour, culture and biodiversity to St Andrews
The University has planted its first Sakura cherry blossom trees as part of a nationwide initiative celebrating the longstanding friendship between Japan and the UK.
University welcomes approval for cutting-edge investment
The Digital Nexus building will provide collaborative research spaces designed to help tackle major global challenges, such as climate change and dementia.
Fife groups invited to apply to University Community Fund
The University of St Andrews has opened a new round of applications to its Community Fund, marking the sixth year of the Fund supporting community groups and charities across the whole of Fife.
University of St Andrews appoints first Orthodox theologian to historic Chair of Divinity
Professor Plested's research focuses on the Christian East, modern Orthodox theology, and on the dialogue between the Orthodox tradition and Western Christian thought.
Ranking success for St Andrews Arts and Humanities
St Andrews is 35th in the Arts and Humanities World University Rankings 2026, published by Times Higher.
St Andrews' student crowned golf champion
Golf Scholar and Business School student Judd Sundelson triumphs at the 2026 South African Amateur Championship
St Andrews to elect new Chancellor
The University of St Andrews has confirmed that four candidates are to stand for election to be its next Chancellor.
Aacademic supports UN disaster response
Lecturer in Physical Geography, Dr TJ Young, is travelling to Mozambique as part of an emergency UNDAC mission responding to severe flooding.
New AI tool removes bottleneck in animal movement analysis
New tool reads animal movement from video and turns it into clear, human-readable descriptions, making behavioural analysis faster, cheaper, and scalable across species.
Karen Solie wins prestigious poetry prize
Karen Solie, poet and Reader in Creative Writing at the University of St Andrews, is the winner of the prestigious T.S. Eliot Prize 2025.
AI model to predict neural network degeneration in ALS
Computational models allow researchers to make predictions about how neural circuits may respond to treatment and they can inform future preclinical studies in mice.
Council green light for 'New College'
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.
St Andrews Rector Removed from Court role over breach of governance rules
The Rector of the University of St Andrews has been removed from her role as President of University Court after she refused to follow its governance rules.
Statement from the Court of the University of St Andrews - Removal of the Rector from University Court
University Court issued the following message to all staff and students on Friday 9 January.
St Andrews awarded £950,000 to decarbonise New College buildings
The University of St Andrews has been awarded £950,000 from Scotland's Public Sector Heat Decarbonisation Fund to support a pioneering conservation and sustainability project at New College in the heart of the town.
