Archive
Christianity and COVID-19
Christianity offers no answers about the coronavirus - it's not supposed to, says Professor N.T. Wright.
COVID-19 is a wake-up call
Government must learn from the current pandemic and make systematic change, according to a former scientific advisor.
Biggest left-handedness study
From Leonardo da Vinci to Jimi Hendrix the talents of left-handers have been celebrated across the generations.
The truth about panic
Professor Stephen Reicher from the School of Psychology & Neuroscience writes about panic and human behaviour in a crisis.
Why face masks in an epidemic?
Christos Lynteris from the School of Philosophical, Anthropological & Film Studies writes about the prevalence of face masks in epidemics.
Studying COVID-19 spread
Professor David Crossman appointed to Scottish Government advisory group.
Seventeenth-century Mad Men
The 400-year history of newspaper advertisements is the subject of two new books by researchers from the University of St Andrews.
Covid-19 first hand
On Friday 13 March 2020 the University confirmed that one of its students had contracted coronavirus Covid-19.
Dear Fourth Years
In her own words student Lisa Kamsickas details the challenges the graduating year of 2020 have overcome and the spirit of St Andrews.
Bass strings hit the high notes
A breakthrough bass string design from a University academic and the Music Centre could revolutionise bass guitar playing.
Confirmed case of Covid-19
In an email to all staff and students St Andrews Principal Professor Sally Mapstone confirms the University's first case of Covid-19.
Physicist takes silver medal in Parliament
Senior post-doctoral researcher Graham Bruce won the Silver prize for excellence for his physics research at a STEM for Britain competition.
Healthy living gives skin a golden glow
A healthy lifestyle significantly improves a person's skin colour, according to new research led by the University of St Andrews.
University awarded Sanctuary Status to support refugees
The University has been awarded University of Sanctuary Status to mark its efforts to help refugees, asylum seekers and those fleeing war.
Dutch Ambassador to the UK visits University of St Andrews
The Dutch Ambassador to the UK visited the University this month (10 March) to give a public lecture on the challenges arising from Brexit.
The force of cancer
International research led by St Andrews reveals the first direct measurement of the force cancer cells can apply when they invade.
Apprentice Day Challenge at St Andrews
To mark Scottish Apprenticeship Week, apprentices at the University of St Andrews took part in military-led team-building activities.
Pop-art, death and lobsters
The University's new Wardlaw Museum will open on Saturday 4 April with a Philip Colbert exhibition.
Leading St Andrews figures recognised by the Royal Society of Edinburgh
University Chancellor Lord Menzies Campbell of Pittenweem is one of six new Fellows of the Royal Society of Edinburgh from St Andrews.
Bossing it
New international research led by St Andrews reveals that facial expression and head angle are key to making a person look bossy.
Here for sport
A student at the University of St Andrews has launched a clothing range to help people gain access to sport.
St Andrews applies to renew windfarm planning permission
The University has submitted an application to Fife Council for the renewal of planning permission for a windfarm at Kenly.
Presidential election polling station at St Andrews
The University is hosting a polling station for the Democrats Abroad Global Primary for the first time in US Presidential history.
Croatia to train at St Andrews
Croatia is the latest world-class football team to take advantage of the University of St Andrews' in-demand sports facilities.
Conservation Through Public Health wins St Andrews Prize for the Environment 2020
A project which takes a multi-faceted approach to conservation has won the St Andrews Prize for the Environment 2020.
Ghana visit to St Andrews
The President of the Republic of Ghana visited the University of St Andrews to attend the St Andrews Africa Summit (SAASUM).
GeoBus funding boost
A University project to inspire young Earth and environmental scientists across the country will continue, thanks to NEO Energy funding.
War creates a 'boys' club'
War potentially creates a 'boys' club' where men help each other more than they help women, according to new research at St Andrews.
St Margaret of Scotland Lecture and Choral Mass
World-renowned Scottish composer and conductor Sir James MacMillan delivered the inaugural St Margaret of Scotland Lecture.
Tackling climate crisis
University appoints former Chief Scientific Adviser to UK government, Professor Sir Ian Boyd, to lead its response to the climate crisis.
Scotland's first university reimagines its past
The University's new Wardlaw Museum is set to open its doors in the Spring.
Inside Willie Russell labs
Take a look inside the new pop-up laboratory facility built to help staff and students affected by a devastating fire one year ago.
Cabinet Secretary in St Andrews
Distinguished alumnus Sir Mark Sedwill, Head of the Civil Service and Cabinet Secretary, visited the University on Friday 7 February.
Environment Prize 2020
Three global finalists have been selected for the prestigious 2020 St Andrews Prize for the Environment.
Funding for hazardous museum collections
A fertility doll made from elephant dung is one of the items that will benefit from new funding from Museum Galleries Scotland.
Earth's hidden past unearthed
New international research led by St Andrews presents a novel way to understand the structure and formation of our oldest continents.
Principal's contract extended
Principal Professor Sally Mapstone is to lead St Andrews for a further five years after her current contract concludes in 2021.
Rats help each other out
Rats are happy to help each other out, but only if another rat helps them out first, according to new research from St Andrews and Bern.
Accolade for St Andrews academic
Professor Kathryn Rudy of the School of Art History is to receive one of the most prestigious humanities awards in Scotland.
Scientists to investigate impact of climate and coastal change on world's most prestigious golf courses
St Andrews scientists will study the impact of climate change and coastal erosion on the world's most prestigious golf courses.
Oldest city view of Venice
A researcher from the University of St Andrews has unearthed the oldest known city view of Venice, dating from the 14th century.
From parchment to phone
A historian's detective work to restore a medieval prayer book has its foot in both old and new technologies with an innovative new book.
Stone circles secret
The Calanais Virtual Reconstruction Project has uncovered a potential link between ancient stone circles and the forces of nature.
Perfect security possible
A new uncrackable security system created by researchers at St Andrews, KAUST and CUP Sciences will revolutionise communications privacy.
House size a factor in climate change
New research reveals that ambitious global climate change targets must factor in that average space per person is increasing in homes.
New insight into MND
Scientists at St Andrews and Edinburgh have identified a specific type of cell in the human body which can cause motor neurons to fail.
Alzheimer's memory discovery
Scientists from have discovered the functions of the area of the brain in which Alzheimer's begins, offering hope for future treatment.
Encyclopaedia of theology
The School of Divinity has secured a Templeton Foundation grant of £3.4m for the creation of a free online encyclopaedia of theology.
Planet's water threatened
Growing demand and climate change are threatening naturally occurring water systems and putting the water supply of billions at risk.