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St Andrews to host one of its biggest-ever academic conferences
More than 800 leading academic minds in religion and theology are set to visit St Andrews for what will be one of the largest academic conferences ever held in the town.
Ethnic minorities most affected by long-term pollution in the UK, study suggests
A new study by researchers at the University of St Andrews suggests that ethnic minorities non-UK-born individuals are more affected by higher exposure to air pollution than the rest of the UK population.
Former Polish soldier's studies at St Andrews recognised
The University welcomed back a special guest to tell the story and celebrate the life of Polish soldiers stationed in North East Fife during World War II.
Interactive summer exhibition explores the traits we share with animals
Visitors are being encouraged to talk like a chimpanzee, sing like a whale and think like a dog at the University of St Andrews' Wardlaw Museum this summer.
Exhibition's images of exile shed new light on the long shadow of war
A haunting new art installation inspired by a Polish family's extraordinary wartime odyssey across three continents will open on Thursday 25 May at the University of St Andrews' Wardlaw Museum.
Life on Earth quickly became independent from lightning as a nitrogen source, says new study
Lightning's role in making nitrogen available for life on Earth may have been relatively short-lived, according to a new study led by researchers at the University of St Andrews Centre for Exoplanet Science.
Alien species visits St Andrews
Byre Theatre show highlighted the devastating effects of plastic waste on the planet.
Stay Young
The University welcomed Scotland's brightest young researchers and professionals for the 2023 RSE Young Academy Scotland (YAS) Spring Plenary meeting.
Graduation ceremonies June 2023
Leading figures from science, sport and journalism will join St Andrews' summer graduation celebrations.
PING Golf Kit Partner
The University has formed a new partnership with internationally renowned golf brand PING, who will be the official Golf Kit Partner of the University's Golf Programme, Saints Golf.
Reflections on exile
Artists from Afghanistan, Georgia, Palestine and Yemen will reflect on their experiences of exile and displacement in a new exhibition across St Andrews this June.
Plans for 700 new beds in town
The University is to press ahead with plans to provide an extra 700 student beds in town to help take the pressure off the private rental market.
Researchers make indoor light energy breakthrough for wearable health sensors
Researchers at the University of St Andrews have made significant progress towards powering wearable health sensors through indoor artificial light energy.
Ukrainian visit
A team of academics paid a visit to Kyiv recently, meeting with key members of the Ukrainian government, academics, NGOs and the HALO Trust.
Global university partners sign Memorandum of Understanding
Memorandum of Understanding lays the foundation to foster multilateral collaboration across education, research, leadership and innovation.
Salt delivery from the Indian Ocean helped end the ice ages
Scientists from St Andrews have discovered the source of warm super salty water that rushed up the Atlantic 15,000 years ago, ushering in the end of the last Ice Age
Phoenix from the ashes
The Biomedical Sciences (BMS) facility was officially re-opened four years after a devastating fire ripped through the hi-tech laboratories.
May Dip 2023
Students gathered at the East Sands at dawn to take part in the traditional May Dip.