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Secrets of Earth's climate past
Researchers have shed new light on the fundamental role played by carbon dioxide (CO2) in Earth's geological warming and cooling.
Historic volcanic mystery solved
The mystery location of a giant volcanic eruption that has puzzled scientists for almost 200 years has finally been solved.
New Leverhulme Fellowship
Professor Emma Sutton from the School of English has been awarded The Leverhulme Major Research Fellowship.
Child-free employees face Christmas bias, according to research
An ongoing study led by Dr Giulia Giunti from the University of St Andrews Business School is highlighting forms of workplace discrimination towards those without children.
Study links air pollution to mental illness
New research from the University of St Andrews has revealed that cumulative exposure to air pollution is linked to a heightened risk of admission to hospital for mental/behavioural as well as physical illness
Antarctic bay named after Professor Andrew Brierley
A bay in the Antarctic has been named after a University of St Andrews professor, who passed away in February this year, aged 56.
University golf programme strikes up partnership with Eden Mill St Andrews
The University of St Andrews has formed a new partnership with local distillery Eden Mill St Andrews, who have become an official Partner of the University's Golf Programme - Saints Golf.
Prestigious book award for St Andrews Director of Music
A book written by the Director of Music at the University of St Andrews, Dr Michael Downes, has been chosen by Presto Music as one of their five best music books of the year.
Tool recognises dolphin accents
An expert at the University of St Andrews' Scottish Oceans Institute has developed a groundbreaking tool that uses machine learning to identify dolphin species based on their calls.
St Andrews crew make waves in prestigious European coastal regatta
A rowing team from the University of St Andrews finished just outside the top ten in the First European Coastal Regatta in Monaco, featuring some of the top rowers from across the globe.
Manuscript available to the public for first time in 500 years
One of the most important histories of Scotland, which sheds new light on William Wallace and the Stone of Destiny, has found its permanent home at the University of St Andrews.
Ethnic groups likelier to experience death of someone close during Covid, says study
Ethnic groups in Scotland were over two times more likely to experience the death of someone close to them during Covid-19 than the white population, according to a groundbreaking report released today
St Andrews neuroscientist joins prestigious Young Investigators Programme
Dr Ilary Allodi from the School of Psychology and Neuroscience at the University of St Andrews has been awarded a place on the prestigious EMBO Young Investigators programme.
Winter graduation celebrations
St Andrews has celebrated its first day of winter graduation with students from across the globe, and their friends and families, coming together to mark their academic achievements.
University honours leading Scottish sports presenters
Trailblazing Scottish sports presenter Hazel Irvine and Fife-based former Royal Marine turned TV presenter JJ Chalmers were both awarded honorary degrees at the University of St Andrews today (Wednesday 4 December).
Scotland's New Makar
Dr Peter Mackay, a Senior Lecturer at the University of St Andrews, has been named Scotland's new Makar - the National Poet for Scotland.
Statement in response to claims made by Stella Maris
It is disappointing that Ms Maris has chosen to focus on herself on a day on which the University and everyone associated with it is celebrating the achievements of our graduates.
Bus deal drives £1.7m savings
Cost-of-living initiative makes record savings for St Andrews staff and students
St Andrews experts call for 'decolonisation' of infant eye test
Researchers from the University of St Andrews School of Medicine are calling for the renaming of eye examination terminology to help promote racial equality in healthcare.
Stars swap studio for stage at St Andrews graduation ceremonies
A Strictly Come Dancing star, an award-winning sports presenter, a former Chief Scientific Adviser for Scotland, and a prize-winning race and racism theorist will be honoured at winter graduation.