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What caused the Great Dying?
New research helps answer one of the most asked questions in geoscience: what caused the Earth's biggest mass extinction?
Can Do launch
Today we are launching our Can Do initiative, supporting you to attend and develop educational and extracurricular activities in a safe way.
Ancient CO2 burps revealed
The fossilised remains of ancient deep-sea corals may provide new insights into the effect the ocean has on rising CO2 levels.
Covid-19 drug breakthrough
A new inhalation treatment for preventing the spread of Covid-19 is potentially far more effective than currently existing versions.
Principal launches 'Can Do'
University unveils new Can Do Initiative to support students, and staff, during the Covid-19 crisis - Tuesday 29 September.
Dolphin project seeks help from wildlife watchers
Wildlife watchers are being asked to help a University project gain knowledge about bottlenose dolphins by sending in their photographs.
New cases of Covid confirmed
Nine new cases of Covid have been confirmed amongst students at the University of St Andrews today (Friday 25 September).
Principal praises student Covid response
Principal Mapstone thanks students for their individual and collective action to prevent the further spread of Covid-19 in the community.
Principal's email: voluntary ban on parties
Principal thanks students and urges continued voluntary ban on parties.
Hotter than the sun
A team of scientists has discovered activity within the Sun's atmosphere which could explain how it reaches such high temperatures.
Preparing the ground for new student accommodation
Demolition work is under way in the east end of St Andrews to prepare the ground for new state-of-the-art student accommodation.
Message from the Principal
Principal Professor Sally Mapstone has emailed students asking them to lockdown this weekend, effective from 7pm, Friday 18 September.
St Andrews top in Scotland
St Andrews is the top university in Scotland and 3rd in the UK in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2021.
Research on surfaces to kill Covid-19
A team of physicists and virologists at St Andrews is testing different surfaces and coatings for their effectiveness in killing Covid-19.
Major funding boost to study imagination, theology and psychology
Researchers have received funding for field-defining work drawing on theology and psychology to seek insights into art and the imagination.
Shining a light on whisky
Researchers have developed a technique to measure the authenticity of some of the world's most exclusive whiskies without removing the cap.
Increased migration to Scotland from the rest of the UK
In the last 20 years, more people have been moving to Scotland from the rest of the UK, reversing the long-held trend of people leaving.
University challenged
St Andrews is the top university in Scotland and second to Oxford in the UK, according to the Guardian University Guide 2021.
New sources for rare metals vital in modern technology
Research reveals newly discovered sources for rare earth metals vital in modern technologies such as mobile phones and TVs.
In-person teaching
In an email to staff and students, Principal Professor Sally Mapstone outlined a phased approach to the introduction of in-person teaching.
St Andrews to take phased approach to in-person teaching
The University is to take a phased approach to the introduction of in-person teaching when the new semester starts on 14 September.
Covid response team and code
The University has established a Covid Rapid Response Team to respond to suspected incidence of coronavirus amongst staff and students.
Nooks, crannies and critters
Research reveals that complex habitats tend to contain more biodiversity, both in terms of more individuals and more species.
Regionally extinct dolphin has been found.
A dolphin species considered regionally extinct in the Adriatic has been spotted repeatedly off the Italian and Slovenian coast.
Major funding boost to study North Sea marine life
The SMRU has been awarded over £700,000 to investigate the impact of man-made structures on marine ecosystems in the North Sea.
Selfish genes take sides in the battle of the sexes
Men may have a surprising genetic advantage over women, according to new research carried out at the University of St Andrews.
Researchers unlock secrets of the past with new international carbon dating standard
Radiocarbon dating is set to become more accurate than ever after an international team of scientists improved the technique.
St Andrews and Michelin Scotland Innovation Parc look to the future
The University and MSIP will explore future collaborations in the fields of sustainable mobility and low carbon energy.
Sharing food aids monkey business
It may be only a shared banana in a tree, but new research suggests this sharing of food could be a 'date' for primates.
Viking waterway through the Orkney Mainland revealed
New research has revealed a lost Viking waterway running through the Orkney Mainland, connecting the North Atlantic and Scapa Flow.
ECLS trial shows reduction in late-stage diagnoses of lung cancer
A new medical trial has demonstrated a statistically significant reduction in late stage diagnoses of lung cancer.
Keeping St Andrews safe
The University has unveiled a detailed blueprint for students arriving in the town to keep themselves and the local community safe and well.
Doorstep Saints
Graduating St Andrews students are being 'doorstepped' by official photographers this week as part of their virtual degree celebrations.
Genetic secrets behind bat 'superpowers' revealed
For the first time, the raw genetic material that codes for bats' unique adaptations and superpowers has been fully revealed.
St Andrews virtual celebrations
More than 1900 University of St Andrews students from over 80 countries will take part in unique, virtual, online graduation celebrations.
Research identifies how doctor-patient interactions can increase physical activity
Patients are open to have conversations about physical activity programmes in the community to improve their health.
Revised plans for Albany Park student accommodation
The University of St Andrews has submitted revised plans to provide 748 student beds at Albany Park.
Top for student experience
Students at Scotland's first University vote it the best in the UK for student experience.
Equally Safe St Andrews
Working together to end gender-based violence.
Amazing academic journey
Laura Paterson from Leven has been awarded the Fife Provost Prize for Evening Student of the Year.
St Andrews awarded new Fairtrade status
The University of St Andrews is one of the first in the country to be awarded the new Fairtrade University two-stars status.
Dolphins off Scottish coast
Bottlenose dolphins have been seen in the Tay Estuary area and off the Fife coast by a surveying team from the University of St Andrews.
Principal elected Vice-Convener of Universities Scotland
Principal Professor Sally Mapstone has been elected as the new Vice-Convener of Universities Scotland.
Golden lion tamarins play safe with food
Golden lion tamarin monkeys take the safe option when choosing what to feed their young, just like humans do, researchers have found.
University fund helps out
Tackling domestic abuse and making PPE are some of the latest causes to benefit from the University of St Andrews Community Fund.
Trumpet call to teach youngsters
Local children have been offered the opportunity to learn a musical instrument, thanks to a new scheme at the University of St Andrews.
New stone circle discovered
A team of archaeologists are celebrating the discovery of a major new prehistoric monument only a short distance away from Stonehenge.
Covid-19 lockdown reveals human impact on wildlife
An international team of scientists is investigating how animals are responding to reduced levels of human activity during lockdown.
Forest loss escalates biodiversity change
New international research reveals the far-reaching impacts of forest cover loss on global biodiversity.