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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.
Celebrated young musicians to make UK debut at St Andrews
Two celebrated young musicians from Germany are set to make their UK debut at the University of St Andrews Laidlaw Music Centre later this month.
New discovery could transform the use of glowing properties in organic materials
New research from the University of St Andrews has uncovered how hydrogen bonds can enhance the phosphorescence efficiency and versatility of organic luminescent materials,.
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
The University launches its ambitious "Making Waves" campaign to raise £300 million to support scholarships, research, academic programmes, and sustainability initiatives.
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.
University tees off new golf partnership
Saints Golf receives a boost thanks to a new partnership with iconic local hotel Rusacks St Andrews.
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
New research into organic semiconductor materials paves the way for more sustainable temperature sensors for use in everyday technology.
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.
Rooftop renewables plan for Scotland's oldest (and sunniest) university
The sunniest university in Scotland is considering a major project to fit its rooftops with solar panels in a bid to cut carbon and cash and reinvest savings in an ambitious bid to be net zero by 2035.
St Andrews x Corrour
Historic partnership in the Highlands combines data driven land management practices with the transformative power of a St Andrews education.
St Andrews is the top University in Scotland in new league table
The University of St Andrews is the top in Scotland and second in the UK in the Guardian University Guide 2025.
St Andrews researcher in political ecology awarded prestigious £1.3 million funding Grant
Dr Jessica Hope, Lecturer in Sustainable Development, has been awarded a European Research Council Starting Grant worth £1.3 million for her Roads2SUSTAINABILITY project.
Hundreds of students take part in the traditional start of semester Pier Walk with a twist
Students gathered on the East Sands in a foggy St Andrews as part of the 'new' Pier Walk.
St Andrews named University of the Year for Student Experience in the Daily Mail University Guide
St Andrews was singled out for its sustained performance at the top of the National Student Survey which measures student satisfaction with the quality of teaching and academic support.
Avian architects: Sparrows work together to build grand designs
Birds of a feather really do flock together, or build together as the case may be, incorporating their unique architectural style when building nests, according to new international research.
Legacy of wind farms probed amid green energy expansion
Pioneering scientists to explore the impact of British wind farms on the seabed amid plans to build up to 25,000 more offshore turbines.
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
New appointments cement strategic St Andrews partnership
The second round of the joint appointment scheme between the Universities of St Andrews and Bonn has welcomed four distinguished researchers.