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New discovery could transform the use of glowing properties in organic materials
New research from the University of St Andrews has uncovered how hydrogen bonds can enhance the phosphorescence efficiency and versatility of organic luminescent materials,.
Celebrated young musicians to make UK debut at St Andrews
Two celebrated young musicians from Germany are set to make their UK debut at the University of St Andrews Laidlaw Music Centre later this month.
Finalists for the 2024 St Andrews Prize announced
From a pool of 125 submissions, finalists from Scotland, India and Australia will be presenting their work for a chance to take home US$100,000 to support their work.
Making Waves - the campaign for St Andrews
The University launches its ambitious "Making Waves" campaign to raise £300 million to support scholarships, research, academic programmes, and sustainability initiatives.
Race Equality Charter
The University of St Andrews has achieved a Race Equality Charter Bronze Award in recognition of its work to advance race equality.
University tees off new golf partnership
Saints Golf receives a boost thanks to a new partnership with iconic local hotel Rusacks St Andrews.
Ever evolving evolution
A new understanding of adaptive evolution is emerging, thanks to an international team of scientists, led by the School of Biology.
Sustainable sensors
New research into organic semiconductor materials paves the way for more sustainable temperature sensors for use in everyday technology.
The Times are a-changing
St Andrews is the Scottish University of the Year and University of the Year for Student Experience in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025.
Rooftop renewables plan for Scotland's oldest (and sunniest) university
The sunniest university in Scotland is considering a major project to fit its rooftops with solar panels in a bid to cut carbon and cash and reinvest savings in an ambitious bid to be net zero by 2035.
St Andrews x Corrour
Historic partnership in the Highlands combines data driven land management practices with the transformative power of a St Andrews education.
St Andrews is the top University in Scotland in new league table
The University of St Andrews is the top in Scotland and second in the UK in the Guardian University Guide 2025.
St Andrews researcher in political ecology awarded prestigious £1.3 million funding Grant
Dr Jessica Hope, Lecturer in Sustainable Development, has been awarded a European Research Council Starting Grant worth £1.3 million for her Roads2SUSTAINABILITY project.
Hundreds of students take part in the traditional start of semester Pier Walk with a twist
Students gathered on the East Sands in a foggy St Andrews as part of the 'new' Pier Walk.
St Andrews named University of the Year for Student Experience in the Daily Mail University Guide
St Andrews was singled out for its sustained performance at the top of the National Student Survey which measures student satisfaction with the quality of teaching and academic support.
Avian architects: Sparrows work together to build grand designs
Birds of a feather really do flock together, or build together as the case may be, incorporating their unique architectural style when building nests, according to new international research.
Legacy of wind farms probed amid green energy expansion
Pioneering scientists to explore the impact of British wind farms on the seabed amid plans to build up to 25,000 more offshore turbines.
Glen Roy a Geological Heritage Site
Glen Roy, a special geological area in the Highlands of Scotland, has gained recognition from The International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS) Geological Heritage Sites
New appointments cement strategic St Andrews partnership
The second round of the joint appointment scheme between the Universities of St Andrews and Bonn has welcomed four distinguished researchers.
Award shortlist for Dina
Award-winning author Dina Nayeri, Reader in Creative Writing in the School of English at the University of St Andrews, is a finalist in the non-fiction category of the Dayton Literary Peace Prize.
Cheaper than couples counselling: take a five-second break
Researchers from the University of St Andrews have found that couples who take a five-second break during an argument could stop their row from escalating.
Lasers look at tumour growth
New 'squishy' lasers could help solve the mystery of the biological forces that control the development of embryos and cancerous tumours.
University Court Discharges Rector
Statement from the Court of the University of St Andrews - University Court Discharges Rector
MRSA enzyme could help tackle antibiotic tolerance timebomb
Scientists from the School of Biology will spend the next two years researching whether an enzyme found in MRSA bacteria from the 1950s could help solve today's problem of antibiotic tolerance.
St Andrews Organ Week 2024
Organists of all ages from around the world will gather at the Laidlaw Music Centre this weekend for St Andrews Organ Week (Sunday 28 July to Thursday 1 August).
St Andrews student scoops top social mobility award
A St Andrews Business School student with caring responsibilities has had his academic success recognised at a ceremony in London
Scientists find similarities between chimpanzee and human communication
Wild chimpanzees share humans' snappy conversational style, a new study shows.
St Andrews professor elected Fellow of the British Academy
Professor Tim Greenwood (School of History) has been elected into the British Academy's prestigious international Fellowship of leading scholars from the humanities and social sciences.
UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship
Dr Daphné Lemasquerier has been awarded £1.4m by UKRI's Future Leaders Fellowship for a project looking at Jupiter and its icy satellites.
St Andrews to welcome new Global Fellows
A total of 21 internationally recognised academic colleagues have been awarded Fellowships through the University's prestigious Global Fellowship Scheme.
Organic compounds show promise as cheaper alternatives to metal photocatalysts
Organic compounds that can be sustainably and affordably mass-produced show promise as replacements for expensive metal photocatalysts, according to a new report.
Chair in Energy for St Andrews
The University, in partnership with the Faraday Institution, has appointed Professor Venkataraman Thangadurai as its new Chair in Energy.
Royal Society of Edinburgh awards for St Andrews academics
Five world-leading research projects led by academics at St Andrews receive Royal Society of Edinburgh Research Awards funding.
Most positive students in UK
St Andrews students are the most positive about their education, according to the National Student Survey 2024.
New report on climate curriculum launched
New report on climate curriculum hailed "essential reading for new ministers" by Dr James Rae from the University of St Andrews.
St Andrews student wins prestigious international golf tournament
University of St Andrews postgraduate student Trevor Binau secured a remarkable victory in the 74th Boyd Quaich Memorial Golf tournament, the first time a St Andrews student has won the tournament since 2016.
Astronomers find potentially habitable 'super-Earth' exoplanet
An international team of researchers have discovered three potential "super-Earth" exoplanets orbiting a relatively nearby orange dwarf star, marking an important development in the search for habital planets.
The great egg caper that could save the capercaillie
A trial project in the Cairngorms which involves the strategic placement of artificial nests filled with chicken's eggs has led to an increase of 83% in capercaillie nest survival.
AI supports breakthrough ALS research
New research from the University of St Andrews and the University of Copenhagen has harnessed the power of AI to generate new insight into the progression of ALS.
St Andrews think-tank receives international honors
The Third Generation Project received an honor for the MacJannet Prize in recognition of exceptional student engagement
Alison's drawing the difference
Graphic novelist Alison Bechdel was awarded an honorary degree by the University of St Andrews this week in recognition of her major contribution to the comic art form and her advancement of diversity
Fife siblings celebrate medical degree success
Fife siblings Douglas and Lauren Christie shared a special moment of academic achievement in St Andrews this week.
Robbie shares advice for other young carers
This year, our graduations have coincided with Carers' Week, and we spoke to Robbie Gunn, who graduated on Thursday with an MA in Modern History, about their experience balancing studies with caring responsibilities.
Sustainable fashion leader graduates
Holly Houston, leader of the Sustainable Fashion student group, graduated with an MA from the university
Geography graduate Emilio looks ahead to a sparkling future
Earning money while sleeping is a dream for many students, but it's become a way of life for Emilio Rimini, who graduated with a 2:1 in Geography from the University of St Andrews.
Triple success for trio of St Andrews scientists in King's Honours
A trio of world-leading scientists who are playing pivotal roles in the fields of chemistry, energy materials and biomedical research from the University of St Andrews have had their expertise recognised by the King.
Pandemic, pregnancy and now a PhD for St Andrews' Amy
Executive officer to the Principal Amy McTurk-Starkie faced an extra challenge in her final year, giving birth to baby Ruairidh two days after she submitted the final copies of her thesis.
"Exceptional" student awarded Principal's Medal
An outstanding student who was awarded a First-Class degree and the prestigious Principal's Medal, has praised lecturers including the late Professor John Burnside, who made their time at St Andrews a "pure joy"