Archive
Metamaterials NetworkPlus launched after securing £2.5 million funding
The NetworkPlus will ensure the UK is a global metamaterials leader, spearheading the future of communications, defence, sustainability, healthcare, space, and aviation.
Fake news feeds on inattention
Research from St Andrews reveals how misinformation producers exploit inattentive readers, who are more likely to click on false news.
Buses promote travel scheme
A striking bus-side advertising scheme showcasing the carbon saved by St Andrews students and staff has been launched.
RSE honours St Andrews academics
Seven exceptional St Andrews academics have been awarded research grants by the Royal Society of Edinburgh.
International literary award finalist announced
Dina Nayeri, Reader in Creative Writing in the School of English and award-winning writer, is a finalist in the National Book Critics Circle Awards.
St Andrews secures £2m green hydrogen funding
The University of St Andrews has been awarded funding by the Wolfson Foundation to enable the development of green hydrogen technologies.
University puts Brakes on food delivery emissions
The University has become the first institution in Scotland's HE sector to have its food delivered by a fully electric vehicle.
Free drop-in vaccination clinics
The drop-in clinics will take place in the Students' Association Building and will run from Tuesday 30 January to Friday 2 February, between 9am and 3pm.
Advice and support offered after student diagnosed with measles
Vice-Principal (Education) Professor Clare Peddie has written to students and staff to make them aware of a measles diagnosis.
Funds for Fife projects
The University launched the first round of this year's Community Fund to support projects across Fife with awards of up to £3000.
Exhibit on ancient Iranian culture
A snake man and a bird goddess are among the objects on display in a new exhibition exploring one of the world's oldest cultures.
Café offers repairs and advice
The first St Andrews Repair and Advice Café launched this week with those needing items fixed queuing up at the door.
Statement from the Court of the University of St Andrews - Investigator appointed
The Court of the University of St Andrews has appointed Morag Ross KC to undertake an independent external investigation to address questions raised about the role and recent actions of the University Rector.
Principal's start of semester message
Principal Professor Dame Sally Mapstone FRSE wrote to all staff and students on Monday 8 January ahead of the start of the Candlemas Semester.
African raptors in decline
An international team of researchers has found that Africa's birds of prey are facing an extinction crisis.
New Year Honours
Three St Andrews academics have been recognised in the King's New Year Honours List 2023 for their services to education, mathematics and literature.
The quest for enlichenment
While Rudolph's red nose may help guide Santa's sleigh, it's a reindeer's excellent night vision that allows them to locate their dinner.
Statement from the Court of the University of St Andrews
The University Court is to commission an independent external investigation to address questions raised about the role and recent actions of the University Rector, Stella Maris.
Optics Ambassadors announced
A St Andrews early career researcher has been named as an emerging leader in the optics and photonics community.
Message from the Principal and St Andrews Students' Association
In a joint email to all staff and students this week (Friday 8 December), the Principal and Students' Association reaffirmed that St Andrews has zero tolerance for racism or hate.
Coastal restoration project awarded over £200,000 to help wildlife habitats
Local wildlife is set to get a boost over the next 18 months as the University of St Andrews teams up with local landowners on an ambitious programme to restore a network of wildlife habitats along the Fife coast.
St Andrews ranked in top 100 in sustainability report
The University has been recognised for its sustainability work in the QS World University Rankings: Sustainability report, leaping an impressive 57 places to rank joint 86th.
Background no barrier to St Andrews success for Rebecca
A Dundee woman has proven that, with the right support, care-experienced young people can achieve their academic dreams.
Graduations celebrations
More than 1000 students from 68 different countries walked across the stage in Younger Hall during winter graduation ceremonies.
Message from the Principal and the Rector
University of St Andrews Principal, Professor Dame Sally Mapstone FRSE, and Rector of the University, Stella Maris, issued an update to all staff and students today (Monday 27 November).
Statement from the senior leadership team of the University of St Andrews
The University of St Andrews has issued the following response to an open letter signed by students, alumni and others, who have expressed concern about a recent message issued by the University Rector.
Alizanza Ceibo take Prize
A non-profit alliance of Indigenous nationalities has won the $100,000 St Andrews Prize for the Environment.
Rapid Prototyping Centre opening
University of St Andrews Quaestor and Factor (COO) Derek Watson MBE today officially opened the Rapid Prototyping Centre (RPC) at Eden Campus (Wednesday 22 November 2023).
Winter graduation celebrations in St Andrews
The scene is set for celebrations in St Andrews next week as students and honorary graduates gather for winter graduation ceremonies.
Travel scheme saves £700,000
A pioneering project between St Andrews and bus giant Stagecoach offering 75% off bus travel has cut costs and cut carbon.
First St Andrews-Bonn partnership appointments begin
The partnership between the Universities of St Andrews and Bonn has reached a new level of cooperation through a new joint appointment scheme.
Professor John Burnside wins David Cohen Prize for Literature
Poet, memoirist and novelist John Burnside, Professor of Creative Writing at the University of St Andrews, has been named the winner of the 2023 David Cohen prize for literature.
School of Medicine duo honoured at Scottish Health Awards
Two members of staff from the School of Medicine at the University of St Andrews have been honoured at the 2023 Scottish Health Awards.
All set for winter graduation
A famous author, a Scots percussionist, a theatre director, and a highly regarded greenkeeper will be honoured at winter graduation.
Volcanic eruptions triggered historical global cooling
New international research led by the University of St Andrews reveals historical high latitude volcanic eruptions caused dramatic, but short-lived climate cooling.
Are we alone in the Universe?
Researchers from St Andrews, Germany and the USA join forces in a European Research Council funded project searching for life-friendly exoplanets..
Julie Ellen appointed as Byre Theatre director
The University of St Andrews has appointed Julie Ellen as the new director of the Byre Theatre.
The eyes have it
"You are what you wear" is actually true, according to new research led by the School of Psychology and Neuroscience.
Update on conflict in Gaza and Israel
University of St Andrews Principal, Professor Dame Sally Mapstone FRSE, and President of the Students' Association Barry Will, issued a joint message on the conflict in Gaza and Israel.
New molecule detects viruses
A PhD researcher studying microbes in the human gut has discovered a new molecule that acts as a 'distress signal' when viruses are detected.
No place like foam
Students gather to take part in the traditional Raisin Monday foam fight.
St Andrews to lead £1.2 million international research project on the future of heatwaves
The University has been awarded a £1.2 million grant to lead a new international climate change research project known as GLOBAL-EX.
A pilot scheme giving staff and students 75% off bus travel has reached a major milestone
In the last nine months staff and students have saved over £500,000 in travel costs thanks to a University discount operated in partnership with Stagecoach
Finding a balance in antibiotic medicine
A study led by scientists at University of St Andrews finds that antibiotics used to treat tuberculosis kill other potentially useful bacteria.
New photos of abandoned island on display
A new series of images by 2021's World Photographer of the Year will allow visitors to the University's Wardlaw Museum to explore a long-abandoned Scottish wilderness.
