Archive
Scotland lifts trophy at inaugural beach rowing event
The Scotland Rowing Team lifted a much-coveted trophy at the first HIR Beach Sprints event, hosted by the University and Scottish Rowing.
University Community Fund
A North East Fife charity that changes the lives of disabled people has been supported by the University Community Fund.
New exhibition tackles legacies of empire
A new exhibition exploring the legacies of the British empire has opened at the University of St Andrews' Wardlaw Museum.
New research could help protect our vulnerable shelf seas
Researchers from the University of St Andrews have collaborated with Scottish Government scientists to develop a new predictive approach that will help assess the vulnerability the UK's seabed carbon stores.
HIR coastal regatta
The inaugural Home International Rowing (HIR) Beach Sprints will be hosted in St Andrews on Saturday 20 August at the East Sands.
Dark matter halos
A new study challenges a previously accepted view of the universe by showing that the Fornax Cluster is free of dark matter halos.
Accommodation update 4 August
Email to students who were unsuccessful in gaining a place in University Halls this year, or who have contacted us about a shortage of accommodation in St Andrews.
Origin of volatile elements
A study into the zinc isotope composition of meteorites suggests that material from the outer solar system was an important source of volatile elements during the formation of the Earth.
Vaquita porpoises escape extinction longer than expected
Critically endangered vaquita porpoises are escaping extinction longer than expected, leading to speculation they may have found ways to evade deadly fishing nets, according to a new study.
Poet brings new energy to research centre
Award-winning poet and writer Rebecca Sharp will be taking up the position of Artist-in-Residence at the University of St Andrews' Centre for Energy Ethics (CEE).
Golf scholars to represent home nations
Two golf performance scholars from the University of St Andrews have been selected to represent their home nations in the upcoming Home Internationals in Ireland.
Fairtrade University status
St Andrews has achieved a Fairtrade University award in recognition of its commitment to sustainability.
New Director of Rugby
David Morris has been appointed Director of Rugby at Saints Sport.
Fellows of the British Academy
Two St Andrews academics have achieved the rare distinction of being elected Fellows of the British Academy.
Chemistry students' discovery could help treat Alzheimer's
Four chemistry students have helped to discover a class of molecules that can help accelerate DNA repair which could help in the treatment of Alzheimer's.
Chimpanzee mothers may grieve loss of their young
New observations from the Budongo Forest in Uganda help us to understand why chimpanzee mothers carry their dead infants.
Sam's taking pride
Student entrepreneur, Sam Winton, attended London Pride with ten other finalists of this year's LGBT Undergraduate of the Year Awards.
Celebrating golfing greats
St Andrews and its ancient university honoured legendary golfer Jack Nicklaus alongside some of the world's best-loved golfers.
St Andrews public procession to celebrate golfing greats
Townspeople and visitors to St Andrews are expected to line the streets of the town when golfing great Jack Nicklaus is made an Honorary Citizen of the Royal Burgh.
Principal's promise
A promise made to hold in-person graduation ceremonies for the Classes of 2020 and 2021 came to pass last month.