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Universities of Bonn and St Andrews announce new joint professors
The Bonn-St Andrews Joint Academic Appointments Scheme, now in its third year, continues to strengthen the strategic alliance between the University of Bonn and the University of St Andrews.
Funding for innovative technology protecting endangered salmon from seals
This will enable further development of a new 'detect and deter' system on the lower part of the River Dee, aimed at detecting and then deterring seals from the river and preventing predation on salmon
New analysis confirms details of massive pit structure surrounding Durrington Walls henge, Wiltshire
Researchers have confirmed the details of the pit circle and to provide more precise dating and environmental information
Orangutans' complex diets are down to cultural knowledge, new research suggests
Researchers combined 12 years of meticulous fieldwork with computer modelling
Leading women in justice and journalism to be honoured
A former Lord Justice Clerk, a former Commissioner of the US Food and Drug Administration, and one of the most respected broadcasters in the UK will be awarded honorary degrees at winter graduation.
Endangered penguins competing with fishing boats
African penguins are significantly more likely to forage in the same areas as commercial fishing vessels during years of low fish abundance
University honours paediatric pioneer and war hero
The newly named Dr John Forfar Clinical Study Room celebrates the life and achievements of the notable St Andrews alum
St Andrews rowers help power Team GB to sprint success
Team GB celebrated a successful campaign at the 2025 World Rowing Beach Sprint Finals, returning from Antalya with gold, silver and bronze medals across multiple events, with the University playing a significant role.
St Andrews scoops Nature Positive win in the UK Green Gown Awards
The University of St Andrews has won a 2025 Green Gown Award for its Nature Networks project, restoring and connecting habitats along 16km of the Fife coastline to boost biodiversity, resilience and community engagement.
Ukrainian play debuts in St Andrews
The UK debut of a theatre project designed to rehabilitate veterans and people internally displaced by the war in Ukraine, will take place in St Andrews' on Tuesday (11 November) as part of Ukrainian Week.
New agreement 'game-changer' for staff cancer support
St Andrews' trade union representatives and the University have had their efforts to extend cancer support for staff recognised in the Scottish Parliament.
Saints Football partner with Chanrossa Group
The University of St Andrews Saints Football has signed a major new partnership with Chanrossa Group, signalling a significant investment in the University's football programme.
Hiding in plain sight: How leafy costumes evolved to trick predators
New research uncovers a surprising evolutionary mechanism behind some animals' trick of hiding in plain sight from predators
St Andrews graduate wins Young Software Engineer of the Year Award
St Andrews graduate Verity Powell wins Young Software Engineer of the Year for her project using computer vision to improve rugby training, uniting sport and tech to support women's athletics.
Observatory's starring role in KT's anniversary video
KT Tunstall returns to her roots as St Andrews Observatory stars in her new video for Eye to the Telescope, celebrating the 20th anniversary of the album inspired by her childhood nights under its dome.
Hidden receipts, unknown printers and gold-tipped funeral poems
The University of St Andrews celebrates 30 years of global book hunting project
Saints Golf and Rusacks extend partnership
The University of St Andrews has renewed its partnership with Rusacks St Andrews, extending a collaboration that celebrates the heritage, community, and competitive spirit of golf at the Home of Golf.
Eden Mill x Saints Golf partnership renewed
Eden Mill St Andrews has renewed its 2025-26 partnership with Saints Golf, with branding on team kits. The renewal follows a landmark season and aligns with the opening of Eden Mill's new Distillery and Visitor Centre.