Archive
African raptors in decline
An international team of researchers has found that Africa's birds of prey are facing an extinction crisis.
New Year Honours
Three St Andrews academics have been recognised in the King's New Year Honours List 2023 for their services to education, mathematics and literature.
The quest for enlichenment
While Rudolph's red nose may help guide Santa's sleigh, it's a reindeer's excellent night vision that allows them to locate their dinner.
Statement from the Court of the University of St Andrews
The University Court is to commission an independent external investigation to address questions raised about the role and recent actions of the University Rector, Stella Maris.
Optics Ambassadors announced
A St Andrews early career researcher has been named as an emerging leader in the optics and photonics community.
Message from the Principal and St Andrews Students' Association
In a joint email to all staff and students this week (Friday 8 December), the Principal and Students' Association reaffirmed that St Andrews has zero tolerance for racism or hate.
Coastal restoration project awarded over £200,000 to help wildlife habitats
Local wildlife is set to get a boost over the next 18 months as the University of St Andrews teams up with local landowners on an ambitious programme to restore a network of wildlife habitats along the Fife coast.
St Andrews ranked in top 100 in sustainability report
The University has been recognised for its sustainability work in the QS World University Rankings: Sustainability report, leaping an impressive 57 places to rank joint 86th.
Background no barrier to St Andrews success for Rebecca
A Dundee woman has proven that, with the right support, care-experienced young people can achieve their academic dreams.
Graduations celebrations
More than 1000 students from 68 different countries walked across the stage in Younger Hall during winter graduation ceremonies.
Message from the Principal and the Rector
University of St Andrews Principal, Professor Dame Sally Mapstone FRSE, and Rector of the University, Stella Maris, issued an update to all staff and students today (Monday 27 November).
Statement from the senior leadership team of the University of St Andrews
The University of St Andrews has issued the following response to an open letter signed by students, alumni and others, who have expressed concern about a recent message issued by the University Rector.
Alizanza Ceibo take Prize
A non-profit alliance of Indigenous nationalities has won the $100,000 St Andrews Prize for the Environment.
Rapid Prototyping Centre opening
University of St Andrews Quaestor and Factor (COO) Derek Watson MBE today officially opened the Rapid Prototyping Centre (RPC) at Eden Campus (Wednesday 22 November 2023).
Winter graduation celebrations in St Andrews
The scene is set for celebrations in St Andrews next week as students and honorary graduates gather for winter graduation ceremonies.
Travel scheme saves £700,000
A pioneering project between St Andrews and bus giant Stagecoach offering 75% off bus travel has cut costs and cut carbon.
First St Andrews-Bonn partnership appointments begin
The partnership between the Universities of St Andrews and Bonn has reached a new level of cooperation through a new joint appointment scheme.
Professor John Burnside wins David Cohen Prize for Literature
Poet, memoirist and novelist John Burnside, Professor of Creative Writing at the University of St Andrews, has been named the winner of the 2023 David Cohen prize for literature.