Archive
A sulphurous death for unlucky dinosaurs
Climate cooling associated with sulphur gases directly contributed to the extinction of the dinosaurs, research at St Andrews has found.
Covid update March 2022
Email to all staff and students from University Principal and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sally Mapstone FRSE, on Thursday 17 March 2022.
Major grants of €4 million for St Andrews
Two St Andrews researchers have been awarded major European Research Council (ERC) grants aimed at tackling big questions.
What Were You Wearing?
The University is hosting an exhibition that aims to shatter the myth that sexual assault can be attributed to a person's choice of clothes.
War could see Ukraine's population fall by a third
Ukraine's population could decline by a third over the next two decades as a result of the Russian invasion, researchers at the University of St Andrews suggest.
Scientists prepare for 'anthropulse' as Covid-19 travel restrictions ease
Leading St Andrews ecologist calls for coordinated action to investigate the environmental impacts of humanity's emergence from the Covid-19 pandemic.
Principal's Ukraine update
Email from the Principal to all staff and students on how the University is responding to the war in Ukraine.
Ukraine Hardship Appeal
An appeal to raise funds to support St Andrews students affected by the war in Ukraine raised £75,000 in just a few hours.
Living in more polluted areas increases risk for poor mental wellbeing
People in the UK who live in more polluted areas, such as near busy roads, are at a higher risk of poor mental wellbeing, new research has found.
International Women's Day
St Andrews interviews some of its academic women as part of International Women's Day.
St Andrews Environment Prize
The University launches its annual global Prize for the Environment today (Monday 7 March).
St Andrews poet shortlisted for prestigious prize
An award-winning University of St Andrews lecturer has had her debut collection of poetry shortlisted for a major prize.
Arctic seal pups learn to live on the edge
Young harp seals diving for the first time can adapt their behaviour depending on local environmental conditions, according to new research at the University of St Andrews.
Vigil for Ukraine
Members of the University community stand together in unity against aggression and violence.
Community Fund opens
The University has launched Round 2 of this year's Community Fund to support groups and community activities across Fife.
Tax abuse research
New research led by the University of St Andrews reveals that millions of lives around the world could be improved by tackling global tax abuse.
Love in the time of conflict
Putting love at the heart of research could help shift our understanding of conflict and peace, according to new research co-led by the University of St Andrews.
Important Covid Update for Staff and Students
Email to all staff and students from the Master and the Proctor on Wednesday 23 February 2022.
Violin 'surgery sessions'
A leading Scottish violinist is to lend his expertise to local musicians following his upcoming concert at the University of St Andrews.
Map of Scotland on display
The first map of Scotland detailing the Kingdom of the Scots is on display at the University of St Andrews.