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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).