Archive
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.
Hydrogen train showcased
During COP26, the University of St Andrews' hydrogen train project has been showcased to invited guests from around the world.
Surveillance during Covid has damaged trust
Increasing use of staff surveillance by employers during the Covid-19 pandemic endangers trust in the workplace, according to a new report.
New model will help find Earth-like Exoplanets
Newly categorised 'eggshell planets' have ultra-thin crusts too thin to sustain tectonics and will be hostile to life, says new research.
Renewable energy in India
The University has signed up to help India achieve 100 per cent of the country's energy requirements through renewable energy (RE).
Boost for dyslexia research
A project to help understand the genetic basis of dyslexia and learning difficulties has been awarded a grant from the RSE.
Four reasons why businesses won't adopt reusable packaging - and one way to address them all
New research involving St Andrews suggests a digital track and trace system will encourage businesses to switch to reusable packaging.
The carbon element - the good, the bad and the ugly
The Element Scarcity Periodic Table has been updated to reflect the significance of carbon in the week world leaders meet for COP26.
Ancient genes vital for dolphin survival
Ancient genes that predate the last Ice Age may be the key to survival, at least if you are a dolphin, according to new research.
Messages of hope for COP26
Students at Scotland's oldest university have sent a powerful message to world leaders ahead of COP26.
Chimps communicate in context
New research led by St Andrews reveals bonobo chimpanzee gestures change meaning according to the specific context in which they are used.
Whales react in the blink of an eye
Whales have reaction times as fast as humans, according to new research from St Andrews and a team of international researchers.
Three major prizes for St Andrews
Three top research prizes have been awarded to academics at the University of St Andrews by a major national funding body.