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Knowledge Exchange Hero win for St Andrews-led Alliance
St Andrews-led Research Alliance for Homes, Energy, and Livelihoods wins national award for Knowledge Exchange excellence.
St Andrews welcomes Professor Sir Jim Skea during Sustainability Week
Chair of the IPCC, Professor Sir Jim Skea highlighted led keynotes, panels, and student Q&As, offering wide-ranging engagement on climate science, policy, and collaboration.
South Rupununi Conservation Society Wins St Andrews Environment Prize
uyana's South Rupununi Conservation Society wins the St Andrews Prize for the Environment, earning $95,000 for its education project empowering youth with science and Indigenous knowledge across 20+ communities.
Systemic financial risk increases during election years
On average, systemic risk is about 3.7% higher in election years compared to normal periods.
Bright pink insect stands out to blend in
Tropical bush cricket changes colour from vivid hot pink to green within a fortnight, which scientists believe may mimic the young leaves of rainforest plants.
University was correct to dismiss Rector over breaches of governance
The University of St Andrews was correct to remove its Rector from University Court, its supreme governing body, after she refused to follow its governance rules.
St Andrews Professor Gurchathen Singh Sanghera elected Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences
School of International Relations Professor Gurchathen Singh Sanghera has been elected a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences, recognising his research on social justice, discrimination, and human rights
New research maps the breadth of St Andrews relationship with colonialism
A unique visualisation identifying, charting and exploring the colonial connections of over 900 students who were at the University in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.
The 'Rough Wooing' is offensive and wrong: Argues leading historian
The term 'the rough wooing' is used to refer to the first eight years of Mary's reign, Dr Amy Blakeway argues that it legitimizes sexual violence and distorts historical facts.
St Andrews Prize for the Environment finalists announced
Three global finalists have been selected for the 27th St Andrews Prize for the Environment - the University of St Andrews innovative sustainability initiative.
Dame Anne Pringle elected Chancellor of the University of St Andrews
Dame Anne, a trailblazing diplomat who was formerly British Ambassador to Moscow, won a majority of support in the recent election.
The University of St Andrews teams up with the R&A in a unique collaboration
A new series of lectures explores the relationship between sport and art.
New research shows how to challenge the rising tide of global hate
A global team of researchers have produced a new World Bank Working Paper offering an innovative and innovative and integrative analysis of how collective hate develops and the strategies that can be used to counter it.
Unique 'inside out' planetary system discovered
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.