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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.
UKRI funding boost for postdoctoral scholars at St Andrews
NETGAIN, a multi-institutional proposal led by Dr Chris Sutherland, received NERC funding through a new doctoral focus award scheme
Heart rate variability not a reliable marker of aggression
New research from the University of St Andrews debunks the theory that Heart Rate Variability (HRV) is linked to aggressive behaviour.
St Andrews researchers discover 'King Arthur's Hall' is five times older than thought
A historic site in Cornwall linked to King Arthur has been found to be 4,000 years older than previously thought after a new survey was carried out by a team of researchers.
Scientist's warning over mpox spread
The world could be sleepwalking into another pandemic if it does not take the risks of mpox seriously, according to a global health expert at the University of St Andrews.
Kham River Restoration Mission wins St Andrews Prize
The Kham River Restoration Mission, which takes a socio-ecological approach to waterway management won the 2024 St Andrews Prize for the Environment
No place like foam - St Andrews Raisin Monday
Students gathered on Lower College Lawn to take part in the annual Raisin Monday foam fight on Monday 21 October 2024.
Beaver survey gets underway
University researchers partner with NatureScot on a public beaver count
'University village' unveiled
A pioneering project with Kingdom Initiatives offering much-needed affordable and sustainable housing for postgraduate students and staff.
St Andrews researchers discover unknown tomb
A ground-breaking discovery of a secret tomb at one of the new seven wonders of the world has been made by a team of researchers, including academics from the University of St Andrews.
Celebrated young musicians to make UK debut at St Andrews
Two celebrated young musicians from Germany are set to make their UK debut at the University of St Andrews Laidlaw Music Centre later this month.
New discovery could transform the use of glowing properties in organic materials
New research from the University of St Andrews has uncovered how hydrogen bonds can enhance the phosphorescence efficiency and versatility of organic luminescent materials,.
Finalists for the 2024 St Andrews Prize announced
From a pool of 125 submissions, finalists from Scotland, India and Australia will be presenting their work for a chance to take home US$100,000 to support their work.
Making Waves - the campaign for St Andrews
The University launches its ambitious "Making Waves" campaign to raise £300 million to support scholarships, research, academic programmes, and sustainability initiatives.
Race Equality Charter
The University of St Andrews has achieved a Race Equality Charter Bronze Award in recognition of its work to advance race equality.
University tees off new golf partnership
Saints Golf receives a boost thanks to a new partnership with iconic local hotel Rusacks St Andrews.
Ever evolving evolution
A new understanding of adaptive evolution is emerging, thanks to an international team of scientists, led by the School of Biology.
Sustainable sensors
New research into organic semiconductor materials paves the way for more sustainable temperature sensors for use in everyday technology.
The Times are a-changing
St Andrews is the Scottish University of the Year and University of the Year for Student Experience in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025.