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Chimpanzee drumming shares the building blocks of human musicality
A study co-led by the University of St Andrews has shown that wild chimpanzees drum with rhythm, and that chimpanzee drumming shares some rhythmic properties with human music.

Groundbreaking new detail in population trends is a gamechanger for ecology
Groundbreaking work from the University of St Andrews in partnership with Cornell University has, for the first time, developed fine scale information on ecological population changes at a continental scale.

Blue Carbon Academy launches summer programme
The University of St Andrews, through its Blue Carbon Academy, is launching a new summer programme in July 2025 with a unique focus on field and laboratory training in blue carbon research.

Business School economist named Royal Economic Society Fellow
The Royal Economic Society (RES) has named Professor David A. Jaeger a Founding Fellow in recognition of his contribution to economics and its impact on society.

How understanding animal culture can transform conservation
Pioneering research from the University of St Andrews will be the focus of a themed journal issue published today

Billion-year-old impact in Scotland sparks questions about life on land
New research from the University of St Andrews has revealed that a meteorite which struck northwestern Scotland occurred about 200 million years later than previously thought.

Performance golf team reclaim national championship title
The University of St Andrews Performance Golf Team has been crowned British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) national matchplay champions for the third time in four years.

Adopting AI could boost the productivity of small businesses by up to 133%
New research from the University of St Andrews has found that Artificial Intelligence (AI) has a significant positive impact on productivity levels for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) compared to non-adopters.

Mapping beetle's wiggle could help battle global food security issues
Researchers from the University of St Andrews have uncovered the surprising mechanics behind the wriggle of the red flour beetle, findings which could help combat infestation and threats to food security.

Golf scholars historic double
University of St Andrews golf scholars Judd Sundelson and Judy Joo have made history by claiming both the Men's and Women's Order of Merit titles in the 2024-25 R&A Student Tour Series.