Archive
Crows keep tools safe
New Caledonian crows are particularly careful when handling their most valuable tools, according to a new study.
Two major awards for St Andrews
The Leverhulme Trust has awarded two Major Research Fellowships to academics at the University of St Andrews.
Urgent Covid Omicron update
Principal Professor Sally Mapstone has tonight (Friday 10 December) informed all staff and students of the cancellation of imminent large events at the University.
Political divisions deepen globally
Political divisions are deeper than at any time in the past 50 years, according to a new study led by the University of St Andrews.
St Andrews staff asked to work from home
Staff at the University of St Andrews have been asked to work from home wherever possible at least until the middle of January.
New tools to unearth rare metals
A new understanding of how volcanic processes form deposits of rare earth metals is revealed in a new study from St Andrews.
St Andrews Forest grows
The St Andrews Forest has grown with a further 620 trees planted thanks to staff, students and members of the community.
One woman and her dog
Degrees of success for St Andrews student and her canine companion.
Connecting Generations
The University of St Andrews is to share in a major £8.26m funding award for a joint initiative which will study inequality in society.
St Andrews staff share their lockdown tales
The highs and lows of pandemic life have been shared by University staff as part of a project that documents the HE lockdown experience.
New source for planetary water explored
New findings by an international team of astronomers reveal that some planets may have had water since their creation.
Ethnic stacking keeps dictators in power
New research led by the University of St Andrews reveals how ethnic stacking in African countries helps keep authoritarian leaders in power.
University gifted invaluable collection
Dundee and St Andrews receive clinically significant samples to help further research aimed at overcoming antimicrobial resistance.
Principal's December update
Principal addresses Winter Graduation, the rights of trans people, strike action by the UCU, climate change, and plans for next semester.
Honorary degree for Andrew Marr
Respected journalist and political commentator, Andrew Marr, will join fellow honorands and students for in-person winter graduation.
Survival of the richest - attempts to curb illegal fishing are hurting small-scale fishers in Africa most
Attempts to curb illegal fishing in African waters are putting small-scale fisheries at risk, according to new research.
St Andrews joins multimorbidity consortium
The School of Medicine has joined an £8.5m consortium of Scottish universities to deliver a new PhD Doctoral Training programme.
St Andrews wins Green Gown Awards
The University of St Andrews is celebrating after scooping two awards at the 2021 Green Gown Awards.
Not always back in black
Scientists at St Andrews have finally proved that a person's complexion determines the colour of clothing that suits them.
Further funds forthcoming for Fife
Victims of domestic abuse, sufferers from Long-Covid, migrants and disabled children have benefited from the University Community Fund.