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Chimpanzee drumming shares the building blocks of human musicality
A study co-led by the University of St Andrews has shown that wild chimpanzees drum with rhythm, and that chimpanzee drumming shares some rhythmic properties with human music.
Groundbreaking new detail in population trends is a gamechanger for ecology
Groundbreaking work from the University of St Andrews in partnership with Cornell University has, for the first time, developed fine scale information on ecological population changes at a continental scale.
Billion-year-old impact in Scotland sparks questions about life on land
New research from the University of St Andrews has revealed that a meteorite which struck northwestern Scotland occurred about 200 million years later than previously thought.
How understanding animal culture can transform conservation
Pioneering research from the University of St Andrews will be the focus of a themed journal issue published today
Business School economist named Royal Economic Society Fellow
The Royal Economic Society (RES) has named Professor David A. Jaeger a Founding Fellow in recognition of his contribution to economics and its impact on society.
Blue Carbon Academy launches summer programme
The University of St Andrews, through its Blue Carbon Academy, is launching a new summer programme in July 2025 with a unique focus on field and laboratory training in blue carbon research.
Performance golf team reclaim national championship title
The University of St Andrews Performance Golf Team has been crowned British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) national matchplay champions for the third time in four years.
Adopting AI could boost the productivity of small businesses by up to 133%
New research from the University of St Andrews has found that Artificial Intelligence (AI) has a significant positive impact on productivity levels for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) compared to non-adopters.
Mapping beetle's wiggle could help battle global food security issues
Researchers from the University of St Andrews have uncovered the surprising mechanics behind the wriggle of the red flour beetle, findings which could help combat infestation and threats to food security.
Golf scholars historic double
University of St Andrews golf scholars Judd Sundelson and Judy Joo have made history by claiming both the Men's and Women's Order of Merit titles in the 2024-25 R&A Student Tour Series.
New RSE Fellows
Two professors at the University of St Andrews have been elected as Fellows of the Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE), Scotland's national academy.
Why seals don't drown - a fundamental question, answered
New research from the University of St Andrews shows that seals are uniquely capable of cognitively sensing how much oxygen is in their blood - shedding light on why marine mammals don't drown.
St Andrews claim double national titles
The University of St Andrews Women's Football 1st Team were crowned British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) national champions this week (Wednesday 19 March) in the Champ
Golfing great returns to St Andrews
Trailblazing American golfer and Honorary graduate Dr Renee Powell returned to the Home of Golf this week
Zambian children benefit from new stove thanks to Athletic Union donation
Children at the Fountain of Hope orphanage in Lusaka, Zambia will benefit from a new five-plate gas stove thanks to a generous donation from the University of St Andrews Athletic Union and students from St Andrews.
University Community Fund enters fifth year of supporting Fife projects
The University of St Andrews' Community Fund is now open to applications, continuing its commitment to supporting grassroots organisations and community initiatives
Five St Andrews appointees to Scottish Science Advisory Council
Five academics have joined the Scottish Science Advisory Council (SSAC), supporting the Scientific Adviser for Scotland
Students celebrate international sporting success
Student athletes are gaining international honours across the sporting spectrum with the support of the Saints Sport performance programme.
Nessie loves a sunny summer's day - how anecdotes become data
New research from the University of St Andrews has used a database of Loch Ness Monster reports to translate anecdotes into data.
New Performance Curriculum launched to help sports scholars reach top of their game
Saints Sport at the University of St Andrews has launched a new Performance Curriculum - an online course developed in partnership with sports medics and a professional footballer.