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Maps of the past may shed light on our climate future
New research suggests maps of climate in the distant past could provide insight into the future as carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere increase.
Chimpanzees synchronise their steps just like humans
New research shows chimpanzees share a human tendency to unintentionally synchronise their steps when walking alongside one another.
Gene study identifies series of DNA variants linked to dyslexia
In the largest genetic study of dyslexia to date, scientists identify a series of DNA variants linked to dyslexia.
Megan joins golf squad
Student Megan Ashley has been selected for a national golf squad that helps players reach their full potential and win tournaments.
Heirs to the foam
More than a thousand students gathered to take part in the annual Raisin Monday foam fight.
Lecturer appointed as office for National Statistics Fellow
Dr Marcel Lukas, Lecturer in Banking and Finance, has been appointed as a Fellow to the office for National Statistics (ONS).
Women. Life. Freedom.
St Andrews will hold a rally and vigil to show our support for women, students, and protesters facing violence and oppression in Iran.
Visit by Ukrainian MP Lesia Vasylenko
The University is to give students, staff and the wider community a unique insight into the war in Ukraine when it welcomes one of the country's leading MPs, Lesia Vasylenko.
Entrepreneurship Centre
New centre will provide start-up and spin-out opportunities, practical entrepreneurial training courses, and a full calendar of events.
Scottish Hydrogen Train
An innovative hydrogen train project is on track to help the Scottish Government meet its ambitious Net Zero carbon targets.
St Andrews top in new UK ranking
St Andrews is the top university in the UK, moving ahead of Oxford and Cambridge, in the Guardian University Guide 2023.
University leads on patient-first data system research
A project led by the University of St Andrews has developed new systems which could help put patients in control of their healthcare data in future.
Ryan will row for GB
Fourth year ScotGEM student Ryan Glymond has been selected to represent GB at the World Rowing Beach Sprint Finals 2022.
Scottish University of the Year
St Andrews is top in Scotland, 2nd in the UK and Scottish University of the Year in The Times Good University Guide 2023.
University invites St Andrews community to State Funeral screening
University opens its doors to students, staff and townspeople to watch a live broadcast of the state funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Message to students
Email sent to all students from the Sabbatical officers following the announcement of the death of Her Majesty The Queen.
The death of Her Majesty The Queen
Email from the Principal to all staff and students following the announcement of the death of Her Majesty The Queen.
Chimpanzee 'social media'
Scientists have shown that chimpanzees in Uganda's Budongo Forest have their own signature style when drumming on trees.
Pier Walk
Hundreds of St Andrews students took part in the traditional Pier Walk along the harbour walls of St Andrews.