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Ethnic groups likelier to experience death of someone close during Covid, says study
Ethnic groups in Scotland were over two times more likely to experience the death of someone close to them during Covid-19 than the white population, according to a groundbreaking report released today
St Andrews crew make waves in prestigious European coastal regatta
A rowing team from the University of St Andrews finished just outside the top ten in the First European Coastal Regatta in Monaco, featuring some of the top rowers from across the globe.
New name for historic manuscript made available to the general public for the first time in 500 years
One of the most important histories of Scotland, which sheds new light on William Wallace and the Stone of Destiny, has found its permanent home at the University of St Andrews.
St Andrews neuroscientist joins prestigious Young Investigators Programme
Dr Ilary Allodi from the School of Psychology and Neuroscience at the University of St Andrews has been awarded a place on the prestigious EMBO Young Investigators programme.
Winter graduation celebrations
St Andrews has celebrated its first day of winter graduation with students from across the globe, and their friends and families, coming together to mark their academic achievements.
University honours leading Scottish sports presenters
Trailblazing Scottish sports presenter Hazel Irvine and Fife-based former Royal Marine turned TV presenter JJ Chalmers were both awarded honorary degrees at the University of St Andrews today (Wednesday 4 December).
Dr Peter Mackay appointed Scotland's New Makar
Dr Peter Mackay, a Senior Lecturer at the University of St Andrews, has been named Scotland's new Makar--the National Poet for Scotland.
Statement in response to claims made by Stella Maris
It is disappointing that Ms Maris has chosen to focus on herself on a day on which the University and everyone associated with it is celebrating the achievements of our graduates.
Bus deal drives £1.7m savings
Cost-of-living initiative makes record savings for St Andrews staff and students
St Andrews experts call for 'decolonisation' of infant eye test
Researchers from the University of St Andrews School of Medicine are calling for the renaming of eye examination terminology to help promote racial equality in healthcare.
Stars swap studio for stage at St Andrews graduation ceremonies
A Strictly Come Dancing star, an award-winning sports presenter, a former Chief Scientific Adviser for Scotland, and a prize-winning race and racism theorist will be honoured at winter graduation.
UKRI funding boost for postdoctoral scholars at St Andrews
NETGAIN, a multi-institutional proposal led by Dr Chris Sutherland, received NERC funding through a new doctoral focus award scheme
Heart rate variability not a reliable marker of aggression
New research from the University of St Andrews debunks the theory that Heart Rate Variability (HRV) is linked to aggressive behaviour.
St Andrews researchers discover 'King Arthur's Hall' is five times older than thought
A historic site in Cornwall linked to King Arthur has been found to be 4,000 years older than previously thought after a new survey was carried out by a team of researchers.
Scientist's warning over mpox spread
The world could be sleepwalking into another pandemic if it does not take the risks of mpox seriously, according to a global health expert at the University of St Andrews.
Kham River Restoration Mission wins St Andrews Prize
The Kham River Restoration Mission, which takes a socio-ecological approach to waterway management won the 2024 St Andrews Prize for the Environment
No place like foam - St Andrews Raisin Monday
Students gathered on Lower College Lawn to take part in the annual Raisin Monday foam fight on Monday 21 October 2024.
Beaver survey gets underway
University researchers partner with NatureScot on a public beaver count
'University village' unveiled
A pioneering project with Kingdom Initiatives offering much-needed affordable and sustainable housing for postgraduate students and staff.
St Andrews researchers discover unknown tomb
A ground-breaking discovery of a secret tomb at one of the new seven wonders of the world has been made by a team of researchers, including academics from the University of St Andrews.