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Are we alone in the Universe?
Researchers from St Andrews, Germany and the USA join forces in a European Research Council funded project searching for life-friendly exoplanets..
Julie Ellen appointed as Byre Theatre director
The University of St Andrews has appointed Julie Ellen as the new director of the Byre Theatre.
The eyes have it
"You are what you wear" is actually true, according to new research led by the School of Psychology and Neuroscience.
Update on conflict in Gaza and Israel
University of St Andrews Principal, Professor Dame Sally Mapstone FRSE, and President of the Students' Association Barry Will, issued a joint message on the conflict in Gaza and Israel.
New molecule detects viruses
A PhD researcher studying microbes in the human gut has discovered a new molecule that acts as a 'distress signal' when viruses are detected.
No place like foam
Students gather to take part in the traditional Raisin Monday foam fight.
St Andrews to lead £1.2 million international research project on the future of heatwaves
The University has been awarded a £1.2 million grant to lead a new international climate change research project known as GLOBAL-EX.
A pilot scheme giving staff and students 75% off bus travel has reached a major milestone
In the last nine months staff and students have saved over £500,000 in travel costs thanks to a University discount operated in partnership with Stagecoach
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.