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Finding a balance in antibiotic medicine
A study led by scientists at University of St Andrews finds that antibiotics used to treat tuberculosis kill other potentially useful bacteria.
New photos of abandoned island on display
A new series of images by 2021's World Photographer of the Year will allow visitors to the University's Wardlaw Museum to explore a long-abandoned Scottish wilderness.
Dyslexia linked to mixed-handedness
Researchers from the University of St Andrews have collaborated with a multinational team of researchers from Greece, the Netherlands, Germany, and the UK to explore the intriguing connection between hand preference and
Top spot again for St Andrews
The University of St Andrews is again the leading university in the UK, according to The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024.
Have you had jamais vu?
A study into the phenomenon of looking at a familiar word until it seems strange has won a scientific research award.
World-leading research boost
Two new global research centres (GRCs) at St Andrews will harness the power of interdisciplinary research excellence.
St Andrews keeps top spot
St Andrews is the top university in the UK, according to The Guardian University Guide 2024 published today (Saturday 9 September).
Big fish are getting smaller, and little fish are replacing them
Organisms are becoming smaller through a combination of species replacement, and changes within species, according to new research.
Housing milestone marked
The University and Kingdom Initiatives have marked the handover of 22 new affordable homes in the town as part of 'university village'.
Walking on sunshine
Hundreds of students at the University of St Andrews took part in the traditional Pier Walk along the harbour walls of St Andrews before the start of the new academic year.
St Andrews fund providing support to communities across Fife
A Fife-wide fund which aims to support local community groups and charities, opened for applications this week (Thursday 31 August).
University hosts major scientific expedition
A major scientific expedition to understand biodiversity and ecosystems along Europe's coastlines comes to the University of St Andrews this week.
University project takes centre stage at Edinburgh International Book Festival
A University of St Andrews project which explores the importance of 'a sense of place' and the impact it has on our thinking, creativity, and human relationships, took centre stage at a sell-out event at the Edinburgh In
St Andrews students most positive in UK
Students at the University of St Andrews are more positive about their education than students at any other mainstream university in the UK, according to the results of the National Student Survey 2023.
Bach to Bach for St Andrews Organ Week
St Andrews Organ Week returns to the award-winning University of St Andrews Laidlaw Music Centre this week.
Grant for imaging project
A new project at the University of St Andrews has been selected for a prestigious European Research Council Proof of Concept grant.
Rare manuscript unveiled
A never-before seen 17th century manuscript by Scottish-based artisan Esther Inglis was unveiled at the University.