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Art in the context of HIV
A new exhibition featuring art and literature by people affected by HIV and AIDS will appear across St Andrews this month, curated by a student from the University of St Andrews.
From First Chances to First-Class Honours for Kate
A Kirkcaldy school pupil who said she wouldn't have considered university had it not been for St Andrews' introducing her to the 'First Chances' widening access programme, celebrated graduating with a First Class degree
New partnership to boost climate science with artificial intelligence
The University of St Andrews joins the National Centre for Atmospheric Science to enhance climate change research and weather science with the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced computing.
Scotland's Speaker Series launch
The SFS launch event saw Former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon speak of her "innate optimism" about the "power of politics to change lives".
New Wardlaw exhibition seeks answers from the great beyond
A Dalek, a set of original sketches by science-fiction writer Iain M Banks, and a handwritten inscription by Galileo are among items on display in a new exhibition in St Andrews that is out of this world.
Honour for Armando
The award-winning The Thick of It director, a former PM of New Zealand, and the first Native American Indian will join more than 2500 students celebrating graduation in St Andrews next month.
3.6-million-year-old human footprint at risk from climate change
A project led by St Andrews to protect the site of a 3.6-million-year-old human footprint at risk from climate change to be supported by the British Council.
New research calls for the protection of UK saltmarshes
The UK's saltmarshes are under threat from climate change, coastal erosion, and sea-level rise, according to a new study led by the University of St Andrews and the University of York.
New ranking puts St Andrews top of the class in Scotland
The University of St Andrews is top in Scotland and one of the four leading universities in the UK according to The Complete University Guide 2025, which was published this week.
How elephants say hello
African elephants communicate in different ways depending on the social scenario, according to a new research collaboration.
Researchers identify fastest rate of natural carbon dioxide rise over the last 50,000 years
St Andrews and Oregon State researchers reveal stark findings of detailed analysis of ancient Antarctic ice
Statistics 'trailblazer' Professor Borchers to receive Barnett Award
Professor David Borchers from the University's School of Mathematics and Statistics is to be presented with the prestigious RSS Barnett Award for 2024 by the Royal Statistics Society (RSS).
Former First Minister to launch Scotland's Future Speaker Series in St Andrews
Former First Minister of Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon MSP, will give the inaugural address at the University of St Andrews' Scotland's Future Speaker Series on Monday 27 May.
Hundreds of students take part in traditional May Dip
Students gather at the East Sands to take part in the traditional May Dip, which is said to bring good luck in exams.
Geared up for sustainable travel
Researchers from the Sea Mammal Research Unit (SMRU) successfully completed a cycle challenge to raise awareness of climate change and the need to transition to a low carbon future.
Fife horticulture project heaps praise on University donation
A project set up to promote horticulture, heritage, arts, and education at Cambo Estate in Fife's East Neuk has been reaping the benefits of a donation from the University of St Andrews Community Fund.
Ellie takes Scottish Women's Open
St Andrews student Ellie Monk has won the 2024 Helen Holm Scottish Women's Open.
Scottish Brain Sciences opens new St Andrews research hub
Collaboration with University of St Andrews and Roche Diagnostics opens way to the first blood tests for Alzheimer's disease in its early stages, to be carried out in Scotland.
Arts and Humanities ranked within the world's top 50
Arts and Humanities subjects at the University of St Andrews are among the strongest in the world for teaching and research, according to a new international ranking.
St Andrews RSE Fellows
A mathematician, a sea mammal expert, a Professor of Greek, and a researcher in British culture are new RSE Fellows.