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Scientist's warning over mpox spread

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.

Beaver survey gets underway

Beaver survey gets underway

University researchers partner with NatureScot on a public beaver count

'University village' unveiled

'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

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.

Finalists for the 2024 St Andrews Prize announced

Finalists for the 2024 St Andrews Prize announced

From a pool of 125 submissions, finalists from Scotland, India and Australia will be presenting their work for a chance to take home US$100,000 to support their work.

Making Waves - the campaign for St Andrews

Making Waves - the campaign for St Andrews

The University launches its ambitious "Making Waves" campaign to raise £300 million to support scholarships, research, academic programmes, and sustainability initiatives.

Race Equality Charter

Race Equality Charter

The University of St Andrews has achieved a Race Equality Charter Bronze Award in recognition of its work to advance race equality.

Ever evolving evolution

Ever evolving evolution

A new understanding of adaptive evolution is emerging, thanks to an international team of scientists, led by the School of Biology.

Sustainable sensors

Sustainable sensors

New research into organic semiconductor materials paves the way for more sustainable temperature sensors for use in everyday technology.

The Times are a-changing

The Times are a-changing

St Andrews is the Scottish University of the Year and University of the Year for Student Experience in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025.

St Andrews x Corrour

St Andrews x Corrour

Historic partnership in the Highlands combines data driven land management practices with the transformative power of a St Andrews education.

Glen Roy a Geological Heritage Site

Glen Roy a Geological Heritage Site

Glen Roy, a special geological area in the Highlands of Scotland, has gained recognition from The International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS) Geological Heritage Sites

Award shortlist for Dina

Award shortlist for Dina

Award-winning author Dina Nayeri, Reader in Creative Writing in the School of English at the University of St Andrews, is a finalist in the non-fiction category of the Dayton Literary Peace Prize.

Lasers look at tumour growth

Lasers look at tumour growth

New 'squishy' lasers could help solve the mystery of the biological forces that control the development of embryos and cancerous tumours.

University Court Discharges Rector

University Court Discharges Rector

Statement from the Court of the University of St Andrews - University Court Discharges Rector

St Andrews Organ Week 2024

St Andrews Organ Week 2024

Organists of all ages from around the world will gather at the Laidlaw Music Centre this weekend for St Andrews Organ Week (Sunday 28 July to Thursday 1 August).

UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship

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

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.

Chair in Energy for St Andrews

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.

Most positive students in UK

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 launched

New report on climate curriculum hailed "essential reading for new ministers" by Dr James Rae from the University of St Andrews.

The great egg caper that could save the capercaillie

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

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.

Alison's drawing the difference

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