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Grey whales are shrinking
Gray whales that spend their summers feeding in the shallow waters off the Pacific Northwest coast have undergone a significant decline in body length since around the year 2000, a new University of St Andrews study has
A-ha moment for Armando
Award-winning writer and satirist Armando Iannucci spoke to new graduates about his impostor syndrome after receiving an Honorary Degree today.
Pathways to success for evening degree graduates
Distinction awarded to five part time degree graduates of the University of St Andrews today.
Nicole Entin receives Principal's Medal
Nicole Entin, who graduated with a MA (Hons) in Art History and English was the recipient of a Principal's Medal, awarded by Professor Dame Sally Mapstone in a ceremony on Wednesday, June 13.
William navigates obstacles to academic success
Completing a degree at the University of St Andrews is no mean feat, but William McMullan's journey has been exceptional. Like many others in his cohort, William's studies were disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic...
Painting by major Ethiopian artist uncovered by Scottish art historian - in Oklahoma
One of the last artworks by a major Ethiopian artist has been uncovered by an art historian from the University of St Andrews in Scotland during a research trip to Oklahoma.
Peter Piper graduates
St Andrews student Peter Meiklejohn is a familiar face at graduation ceremonies, having served in the role of Chancellor's Piper since 2023.
The sky's the limit
A pioneering project led by a University of St Andrews academic to help pupils explore the Universe using retired telescope equipment is celebrating the milestone of supporting 100 Scottish schools.
Art in the context of HIV
A new exhibition featuring art and literature by people affected by HIV and AIDS will appear across St Andrews this month, curated by a student from the University of St Andrews.
From First Chances to First-Class Honours for Kate
A Kirkcaldy school pupil who said she wouldn't have considered university had it not been for St Andrews' introducing her to the 'First Chances' widening access programme, celebrated graduating with a First Class degree
New partnership to boost climate science with artificial intelligence
The University of St Andrews joins the National Centre for Atmospheric Science to enhance climate change research and weather science with the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced computing.
Scotland's Speaker Series launch
The SFS launch event saw Former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon speak of her "innate optimism" about the "power of politics to change lives".
New Wardlaw exhibition seeks answers from the great beyond
A Dalek, a set of original sketches by science-fiction writer Iain M Banks, and a handwritten inscription by Galileo are among items on display in a new exhibition in St Andrews that is out of this world.
Honour for Armando
The award-winning The Thick of It director, a former PM of New Zealand, and the first Native American Indian will join more than 2500 students celebrating graduation in St Andrews next month.
3.6-million-year-old human footprint at risk from climate change
A project led by St Andrews to protect the site of a 3.6-million-year-old human footprint at risk from climate change to be supported by the British Council.
New research calls for the protection of UK saltmarshes
The UK's saltmarshes are under threat from climate change, coastal erosion, and sea-level rise, according to a new study led by the University of St Andrews and the University of York.
New ranking puts St Andrews top of the class in Scotland
The University of St Andrews is top in Scotland and one of the four leading universities in the UK according to The Complete University Guide 2025, which was published this week.
How elephants say hello
African elephants communicate in different ways depending on the social scenario, according to a new research collaboration.
Researchers identify fastest rate of natural carbon dioxide rise over the last 50,000 years
St Andrews and Oregon State researchers reveal stark findings of detailed analysis of ancient Antarctic ice
Statistics 'trailblazer' Professor Borchers to receive Barnett Award
Professor David Borchers from the University's School of Mathematics and Statistics is to be presented with the prestigious RSS Barnett Award for 2024 by the Royal Statistics Society (RSS).