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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"
Grey whales are shrinking
Gray whales that spend their summers feeding in the shallow waters off the Pacific Northwest coast have undergone a significant decline in body length since around the year 2000, a new University of St Andrews study has
A-ha moment for Armando
Award-winning writer and satirist Armando Iannucci spoke to new graduates about his impostor syndrome after receiving an Honorary Degree today.
Pathways to success for evening degree graduates
Distinction awarded to five part time degree graduates of the University of St Andrews today.
Nicole Entin receives Principal's Medal
Nicole Entin, who graduated with a MA (Hons) in Art History and English was the recipient of a Principal's Medal, awarded by Professor Dame Sally Mapstone in a ceremony on Wednesday, June 13.
William navigates obstacles to academic success
Completing a degree at the University of St Andrews is no mean feat, but William McMullan's journey has been exceptional. Like many others in his cohort, William's studies were disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic...
Painting by major Ethiopian artist uncovered by Scottish art historian - in Oklahoma
One of the last artworks by a major Ethiopian artist has been uncovered by an art historian from the University of St Andrews in Scotland during a research trip to Oklahoma.
Peter Piper graduates
St Andrews student Peter Meiklejohn is a familiar face at graduation ceremonies, having served in the role of Chancellor's Piper since 2023.
The sky's the limit
A pioneering project led by a University of St Andrews academic to help pupils explore the Universe using retired telescope equipment is celebrating the milestone of supporting 100 Scottish schools.
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.