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St Andrews keeps top spot
St Andrews is the top university in the UK, according to The Guardian University Guide 2024 published today (Saturday 9 September).
Big fish are getting smaller, and little fish are replacing them
Organisms are becoming smaller through a combination of species replacement, and changes within species, according to new research.
Housing milestone marked
The University and Kingdom Initiatives have marked the handover of 22 new affordable homes in the town as part of 'university village'.
Walking on sunshine
Hundreds of students at the University of St Andrews took part in the traditional Pier Walk along the harbour walls of St Andrews before the start of the new academic year.
St Andrews fund providing support to communities across Fife
A Fife-wide fund which aims to support local community groups and charities, opened for applications this week (Thursday 31 August).
University hosts major scientific expedition
A major scientific expedition to understand biodiversity and ecosystems along Europe's coastlines comes to the University of St Andrews this week.
University project takes centre stage at Edinburgh International Book Festival
A University of St Andrews project which explores the importance of 'a sense of place' and the impact it has on our thinking, creativity, and human relationships, took centre stage at a sell-out event at the Edinburgh In
St Andrews students most positive in UK
Students at the University of St Andrews are more positive about their education than students at any other mainstream university in the UK, according to the results of the National Student Survey 2023.
Bach to Bach for St Andrews Organ Week
St Andrews Organ Week returns to the award-winning University of St Andrews Laidlaw Music Centre this week.
Grant for imaging project
A new project at the University of St Andrews has been selected for a prestigious European Research Council Proof of Concept grant.
Rare manuscript unveiled
A never-before seen 17th century manuscript by Scottish-based artisan Esther Inglis was unveiled at the University.
The code breakers
Cutting-edge machine-learning tools could provide transformative insights into the hidden lives of animals.
Art showcases Ukrainian unity
A St Andrews student is staging a series of fundraising art exhibitions showcasing the resilience and determination of the Ukrainian people and their culture since Russia's full-scale invasion last year.
New deep light imaging could improve disease diagnosis
An international team of researchers have made a technology breakthrough for one of the most important forms of light imaging, which could improve the early diagnosis of diseases.
Animals who mate during heatwave less likely to reproduce successfully, new study shows
Animals who mate during a heatwave are less likely to reproduce successfully, according to new research led by the Universities of St Andrews and Aberdeen.
Breakthrough peptide research to combat bacterial biofilms
Researchers have developed peptides that can help combat bacteria growing in biofilms, which occur in up to 80% of human infections.
Long-term future of St Andrews Botanic Garden secured
The long-term future of St Andrews Botanic Garden has been secured following the signing of a 40-year lease agreement with the University of St Andrews.
3D hologram research could lead to improved IVF success
In a world first, 3D holographic images of an embryo have been developed as part of a collaborative research project between the University of St Andrews and University of Adelaide.
St Andrews leads the way with second Scottish brain health summit
St Andrews is set to host the second international brain health summit, securing Scotland's place as a hub for neurodegenerative disease research.
Fife children share their views on food fairness in pioneering project
The School of Medicine and the Children's Parliament have been collaborating to understand food and fairness from the perspective of children living in Fife.
University of St Andrews alumnus honours Principal
Professor Dame Sally Mapstone DBE FRSE receives Damehood at Windsor Castle.
St Andrews in world's top 100
The University of St Andrews is one of the world's top 100 universities, according to the QS World University Rankings 2024.
Laidlaw Music Centre's award-winning run continues
The state-of-the-art Laidlaw Music Centre at the University of St Andrews has been recognised by two prestigious architectural awards.
Festival showcase for Scotland's Future Series project
A project exploring 'sense of place' and the impact it has on thinking, creativity, and human relationships is to take centre stage at the Edinburgh International Book Festival.
Study reveals insights into young people's mental health since pandemic
A national report, carried out every four years in collaboration with the World Health Organisation (WHO), presenting data on adolescent health and wellbeing has provided insight into young people's mental health.
Research partnership with GoHenry app promotes financial literacy in young people
The University of St Andrews has launched a research collaboration with prepaid debit card and financial education app GoHenry to promote financial literacy in young people.
St Andrews medicine student encourages disadvantaged pupils to 'go for it'
A former Balwearie High School pupil, who is amongst the first in his family to attend university, graduated with a BSc (Hons) in Medicine.
British diplomat at centre of safeguarding UK Mission in Kyiv awarded degree in terrorism studies
A St Andrews Masters student who has spent the last year working as a diplomat safeguarding the British embassy team in Kyiv was finally awarded an Terrorism and Political Violence.
There's more to life... sciences
Pupils from across Fife visited the University of St Andrews last week (Thursday 8 June) for a hands-on life sciences discovery day like no other.
Double degree success
It was a day of double delight in St Andrews as several sets of twins celebrated being awarded their degrees today (Wednesday 14 June).
Sun shines as golfer Sam receives degree from top UK university
The Home of Golf offered a warm welcome to legendary Scottish golfer Sam Torrance today (Wednesday 14 June).
Celebrations in the air
Graduates celebrated their success in the glorious St Andrews sunshine on the fourth day of summer graduation ceremonies.
Kirsty's rollercoaster ride
A Fife woman who has attended five universities during a "12-year rollercoaster" of health issues graduated from St Andrews today.
Top award for experts' work to preserve vulnerable Ukrainian heritage
Experts in Ukrainian history and culture at St Andrews have been awarded one of Europe's top heritage awards for their work to preserve vulnerable archive collections in Ukraine.
Sun shines on graduations
The sun shone on St Andrews today (Tuesday 13 June) as graduates in English, Maths and Statistics, and International Relations celebrated their success.
Class of 2023
More than 2000 Class of 2023 students from across the world will gather at in St Andrews this week for summer graduation ceremonies (Monday 12 to Friday 16 June).
Reaching for the stars
Physics students were amongst those reaching for the stars alongside a Fife astronomer who was recognised with an Honorary degree.
St Andrews top in new university rankings
The University of St Andrews is Scotland's top university and one of the top four universities in the UK, according to a new league table published today (Wednesday 7 June).
Fife young stars set for grand bandstand weekend
Young musicians are taking over bandstands across Fife this weekend as part of an award-winning music outreach programme run by the University.
First Beach Sprints Rowing Coach takes up oars at St Andrews
One of the first dedicated Beach Sprints rowing coaches in the world will join the University of St Andrews later this year.
CSTPV launches Global History of Terrorism Archive
CSTPV has unveiled a new Global History of Terrorism Archive, an extensive record that brings together historic newspaper reports relating to terrorism, political violence and security threats around the world.
Ethnic minorities most affected by long-term pollution in the UK, study suggests
A new study by researchers at the University of St Andrews suggests that ethnic minorities non-UK-born individuals are more affected by higher exposure to air pollution than the rest of the UK population.
St Andrews to host one of its biggest-ever academic conferences
More than 800 leading academic minds in religion and theology are set to visit St Andrews for what will be one of the largest academic conferences ever held in the town.
Former Polish soldier's studies at St Andrews recognised
The University welcomed back a special guest to tell the story and celebrate the life of Polish soldiers stationed in North East Fife during World War II.
Interactive summer exhibition explores the traits we share with animals
Visitors are being encouraged to talk like a chimpanzee, sing like a whale and think like a dog at the University of St Andrews' Wardlaw Museum this summer.
Long shadow of war
A haunting new art installation inspired by a Polish family's wartime odyssey across three continents will open on Thursday 25 May at the Wardlaw Museum.
Life on Earth quickly became independent from lightning as a nitrogen source, says new study
Lightning's role in making nitrogen available for life on Earth may have been relatively short-lived, according to a new study led by researchers at the University of St Andrews Centre for Exoplanet Science.
Alien species visits St Andrews
Byre Theatre show highlighted the devastating effects of plastic waste on the planet.
Stay Young
The University welcomed Scotland's brightest young researchers and professionals for the 2023 RSE Young Academy Scotland (YAS) Spring Plenary meeting.
Graduation ceremonies June 2023
Leading figures from science, sport and journalism will join St Andrews' summer graduation celebrations.