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Students take part in traditional St Andrews Pier Walk
Hundreds of students took part in the traditional Pier Walk along the harbour walls of St Andrews before the start of the new academic year.
University develops wildflower meadows
A collaborative project, led by the University, will manage hectares of land in and around St Andrews more sustainably.
Student vaccinations high
Almost all University students arriving in town for the start of the new academic year have been vaccinated against Covid-19.
Crucial climate change report
A leading climate scientist at the University has described a major UN climate change report as crucial for the future of the planet.
From steaming swamp to blanket bog: peatlands exhibition
A touch of the tropics will be coming to St Andrews this month with an exhibition of photographs featuring the peatlands of the Amazon.
WBH wins award
A University of St Andrews building in Guardbridge has won an award in the Scottish Design Awards.
Rowers celebrate medals with new boat fleet
The University Boat Club took gold and silver medals in its first coastal rowing event and is set to purchase a fleet of new boats.
World leading historian elected fellow of the British Academy
Professor Andrew Pettegree, of the School of History, has achieved the rare distinction of being elected Fellow of the British Academy.
People at heart of brain and dementia research
Researchers at St Andrews have been instrumental in creating Scotland's first national brain health and dementia research strategy.
St Andrews scientists unite for Tuberculosis
Scientists from the School of Medicine will play a key role in a global partnership to accelerate the development of new TB drug regimens.
St Andrews top for student experience
Students at Scotland's first University vote it the best in the UK for student experience.
Launch of Round 3 of University of St Andrews Community Fund
The University has launched Round 3 of the Community Fund to support groups and community activities in St Andrews and the surrounding area.
St Andrews music awards success
An innovative music collaboration project, led by the University of St Andrews, triumphs at the Scottish Awards for New Music 2021.
Glacial melt in Asia accelerating as summers warm
Glaciers in High Mountain Asia have been melting more quickly in recent years due to rising summer temperatures, new research reveals.
BAME Action Plan
The University's BAME Students' Network has today (1 July 2021) published its first Action Plan Report.
Lifelong learning success for St Andrews graduates
Lifelong learning students celebrate graduation success this week.
Cupar graduate wins Fife Provost's Prize
Samantha Letham has been rewarded for her achievements with the Fife Provost's Prize.
Divers beat seals during deep dives
Elite freedivers who dive unaided in open sea have brain oxygen levels even lower than seals during their deepest dives.
Rare planet found in space telescope photobomb
A rare planet has been found by a team of researchers while exploring the Nu2 Lupi planetary system.