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University welcomes world-leading researchers to 'watershed' dementia summit
The University hosted an international summit bringing together leading brain health and dementia researchers from across the globe.
Scottish photographic archive
The work of internationally recognised Scottish photographer Jeremy Sutton-Hibbert has been acquired by the University.
Summer graduations
More than 5000 students from across the world will take part in three weeks of graduation ceremonies, the first in-person since 2019.
Fresh funding for Fife
The University Community Fund has launched its latest round of awards with up to £3000 available for groups and local organisations across Fife.
Declaration of Humanity signing
Leaders of many faiths and beliefs from around the world gathered in Rome yesterday (Wednesday 25 May) for the signing of a declaration for humanity.
Universities Scotland announce new elected leadership team
Professor Sally Mapstone FRSE has been elected to the role of Convener of Universities Scotland for a period of two years, from 1 August 2022 to 31 July 2024.
Scotland's Future Series
One of the first SFS projects will be an interactive public event focussing on the importance of responsible debate.
RSE honour for academic
A University of St Andrews professor has been awarded the Royal Society of Edinburgh's Thomas Makdougall Brisbane Medal.
Dolphin senses
St Andrews researchers have found that dolphins have a unique sense of taste that allows them to identify family and friends.
New spin on galaxy rotation
An international group of astronomers, led by a St Andrews physicist, has revived an alternative gravity theory.
St Andrews launches solar farm
Cabinet Secretary opens St Andrews solar farm in a significant step towards the University's net zero targets.
St Andrews tech spin-out gets over £200,000 funding boost
Finance boost for SolOLED, a tech spin-out company that develops essential materials for consumer electronics such as TVs.
Research Excellence
More than 88% of research carried out at St Andrews is world-leading or internationally excellent, according to the results of REF 2021.
Scotland's Future Series gets underway
A new project to stimulate discussion and debate around Scotland's future has taken its first major step by awarding funding to nine unique projects.
Tennis aces for St Andrews
Saints Sport Tennis Club at the University of St Andrews has won two prestigious Tennis Scotland Awards.
Relay good piano players
A collective of piano scholars and students will take part in a rare relay performance at the University of St Andrews later this month in a unique musical experience.
Iconic oak joins Queen's Platinum Jubilee Green Canopy
An ancient evergreen oak is one of 70 special trees selected to form part of The Queen's Green Canopy.
May Dip returns
Students gathered at the East Sands at dawn today (Sunday 1 May 2022) to take part in the traditional May Dip.
University leads new think tank
St Andrews is one of three Scottish Universities taking the helm of a dynamic new global affairs institute.
National golf championship success for Saints
Saints Golf were crowned champions in the British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) National Final this week.
Zambian children benefit from recycled IT
Zambian families and organisations will benefit from recycled IT this summer thanks to the University and Reusing IT.
New project puts Gulf of Mexico dolphins at risk of extinction
A proposed land management project could cause a population of dolphins in the Northern Gulf of Mexico to become functionally extinct, according to a new study led by the University of St Andrews.
Teaching Excellence Awards 2022
Top teachers at the University of St Andrews have been recognised by colleagues and students at the Teaching Excellence Awards 2022.
New rowing competition
A new rowing competition between the four home nations is coming to St Andrews this summer.
Ancient Namibian stone holds key to future quantum computers
A special form of light made using an ancient Namibian gemstone could be the key to new light-based quantum computers, according to new research.
St Andrews formally welcomes its first female Black Rector
Campaigner and global leader on gender rights Dr Leyla Hussein OBE was installed as the University's 54th Rector on Friday 15 April 2022.
Royal appointment for Professor Jo Sharp
Jo Sharp, Professor of Geography at the University of St Andrews, has been appointed as Geographer Royal for Scotland.
Rector's traditional 'drag' returns to town
Dr Leyla Hussein OBE participated in the traditional 'student drag' ahead of her formal installation as the 54th Rector of the University of St Andrews today (Thursday 14 April).
Covid update April 2022
Email to all staff and students from University Principal and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sally Mapstone FRSE, on Friday 1 April 2022.
Laidlaw Music Centre hits the high note
The University of St Andrews officially marked the opening of its world-leading Laidlaw Music Centre on Saturday 2 April.
Consumers underestimate annual spend by £3,900
Consumers in the UK, US and Canada underestimate their future expenses by an average of £75 per week, the equivalent of £3,900 a year, new research from the University of St Andrews shows.
Standing with Ukraine
More than 1000 people gathered on the West Sands to form a line in the sand as a display of opposition to the war.
Water Polo champions
The University of St Andrews women's water polo team have won the British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS) Championship for a second time.
Harmonious vocals to make Music Centre sing
Award-winning vocal ensemble, the Gesualdo Six, will join St Salvator's Chapel Choir for a concert at the University's innovative new music centre next month.
New anti-viral light could make indoor settings Covid-safe
A new type of ultraviolet light can efficiently kill airborne microbes and help tackle future outbreaks, a study has found after successful trials.
Underwater noise pollution threat to marine life
A breakthrough study by a specialist European research team shows man-made underwater noise pollution is picked up by whales in a similar way they sense natural predators.
Four they are jolly good Fellows
A philosopher, a genomic epidemiologist, a historian and a biologist from the University of St Andrews have been announced as new Fellows of the Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE).
A sulphurous death for unlucky dinosaurs
Climate cooling associated with sulphur gases directly contributed to the extinction of the dinosaurs, research at St Andrews has found.
Covid update March 2022
Email to all staff and students from University Principal and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sally Mapstone FRSE, on Thursday 17 March 2022.
Major grants of €4 million for St Andrews
Two St Andrews researchers have been awarded major European Research Council (ERC) grants aimed at tackling big questions.
What Were You Wearing?
The University is hosting an exhibition that aims to shatter the myth that sexual assault can be attributed to a person's choice of clothes.
War could see Ukraine's population fall by a third
Ukraine's population could decline by a third over the next two decades as a result of the Russian invasion, researchers at the University of St Andrews suggest.
Scientists prepare for 'anthropulse' as Covid-19 travel restrictions ease
Leading St Andrews ecologist calls for coordinated action to investigate the environmental impacts of humanity's emergence from the Covid-19 pandemic.
Principal's Ukraine update
Email from the Principal to all staff and students on how the University is responding to the war in Ukraine.
Ukraine Hardship Appeal
An appeal to raise funds to support St Andrews students affected by the war in Ukraine raised £75,000 in just a few hours.
Living in more polluted areas increases risk for poor mental wellbeing
People in the UK who live in more polluted areas, such as near busy roads, are at a higher risk of poor mental wellbeing, new research has found.
International Women's Day
St Andrews interviews some of its academic women as part of International Women's Day.
St Andrews Environment Prize
The University launches its annual global Prize for the Environment today (Monday 7 March).
St Andrews poet shortlisted for prestigious prize
An award-winning University of St Andrews lecturer has had her debut collection of poetry shortlisted for a major prize.