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Principal's start of semester message

Principal's start of semester message

Principal Professor Dame Sally Mapstone FRSE wrote to all staff and students on Monday 8 January ahead of the start of the Candlemas Semester.

African raptors in decline

African raptors in decline

An international team of researchers has found that Africa's birds of prey are facing an extinction crisis.

New Year Honours

New Year Honours

Three St Andrews academics have been recognised in the King's New Year Honours List 2023 for their services to education, mathematics and literature.

The quest for enlichenment

The quest for enlichenment

While Rudolph's red nose may help guide Santa's sleigh, it's a reindeer's excellent night vision that allows them to locate their dinner.

Statement from the Court of the University of St Andrews

Statement from the Court of the University of St Andrews

The University Court is to commission an independent external investigation to address questions raised about the role and recent actions of the University Rector, Stella Maris.

Optics Ambassadors announced

Optics Ambassadors announced

A St Andrews early career researcher has been named as an emerging leader in the optics and photonics community.

St Andrews ranked in top 100 in sustainability report

St Andrews ranked in top 100 in sustainability report

The University has been recognised for its sustainability work in the QS World University Rankings: Sustainability report, leaping an impressive 57 places to rank joint 86th.

Graduations celebrations

Graduations celebrations

More than 1000 students from 68 different countries walked across the stage in Younger Hall during winter graduation ceremonies.

Message from the Principal and the Rector

Message from the Principal and the Rector

University of St Andrews Principal, Professor Dame Sally Mapstone FRSE, and Rector of the University, Stella Maris, issued an update to all staff and students today (Monday 27 November).

Alizanza Ceibo take Prize

Alizanza Ceibo take Prize

A non-profit alliance of Indigenous nationalities has won the $100,000 St Andrews Prize for the Environment.

Rapid Prototyping Centre opening

Rapid Prototyping Centre opening

University of St Andrews Quaestor and Factor (COO) Derek Watson MBE today officially opened the Rapid Prototyping Centre (RPC) at Eden Campus (Wednesday 22 November 2023).

Winter graduation celebrations in St Andrews

Winter graduation celebrations in St Andrews

The scene is set for celebrations in St Andrews next week as students and honorary graduates gather for winter graduation ceremonies.

Travel scheme saves £700,000

Travel scheme saves £700,000

A pioneering project between St Andrews and bus giant Stagecoach offering 75% off bus travel has cut costs and cut carbon.

All set for winter graduation

All set for winter graduation

A famous author, a Scots percussionist, a theatre director, and a highly regarded greenkeeper will be honoured at winter graduation.

Are we alone in the Universe?

Are we alone in the Universe?

Researchers from St Andrews, Germany and the USA join forces in a European Research Council funded project searching for life-friendly exoplanets..

The eyes have it

The eyes have it

"You are what you wear" is actually true, according to new research led by the School of Psychology and Neuroscience.

Update on conflict in Gaza and Israel

Update on conflict in Gaza and Israel

University of St Andrews Principal, Professor Dame Sally Mapstone FRSE, and President of the Students' Association Barry Will, issued a joint message on the conflict in Gaza and Israel.

New molecule detects viruses

New molecule detects viruses

A PhD researcher studying microbes in the human gut has discovered a new molecule that acts as a 'distress signal' when viruses are detected.

No place like foam

No place like foam

Students gather to take part in the traditional Raisin Monday foam fight.

Finding a balance in antibiotic medicine

Finding a balance in antibiotic medicine

A study led by scientists at University of St Andrews finds that antibiotics used to treat tuberculosis kill other potentially useful bacteria.

New photos of abandoned island on display

New photos of abandoned island on display

A new series of images by 2021's World Photographer of the Year will allow visitors to the University's Wardlaw Museum to explore a long-abandoned Scottish wilderness.

Dyslexia linked to mixed-handedness

Dyslexia linked to mixed-handedness

Researchers from the University of St Andrews have collaborated with a multinational team of researchers from Greece, the Netherlands, Germany, and the UK to explore the intriguing connection between hand preference and

Top spot again for St Andrews

Top spot again for St Andrews

The University of St Andrews is again the leading university in the UK, according to The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024.

Have you had jamais vu?

Have you had jamais vu?

A study into the phenomenon of looking at a familiar word until it seems strange has won a scientific research award.

World-leading research boost

World-leading research boost

Two new global research centres (GRCs) at St Andrews will harness the power of interdisciplinary research excellence.

St Andrews keeps top spot

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).

Housing milestone marked

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

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.

University hosts major scientific expedition

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.