Archive
Endangered dolphins are different species, find scientists
A scientific study, led by St Andrews, recognised the endangered Indus and Ganges river dolphins as separate species.
Hands off
New research led by St Andrews reports that human hands are not required in order to be able to do clever things.
International public health leader joins St Andrews
International Public Health leader Dr Mary E Black is to join the School of Medicine at the University of St Andrews as Honorary Professor.
Chromebooks for kids
Children of staff members across the University have been given free laptops and digital devices to use for home-schooling.
Scotland's Place in the World
A ground-breaking new book examining Scotland's foreign policy footprint by Stephen Gethins sets out Scotland's place in the world.
St Andrews welcomes approval of medicine degree legislation
The University welcomes the approval of legislation which allows St Andrews to award degrees in Medicine and Dentistry.
New study improves marine climate change evidence base
Scientists have undertaken the first full mapping of carbon stores across the UK's EEZ to help address aspects of climate and change.
For he's a jolly good Fellow
Strategic management expert from the University of St Andrews elected Fellow of the prestigious Academy of Social Sciences.
Zinc key to diabetes treatments
Researchers at the University of St Andrews say a greater understanding of how zinc is handled in our body could lead to improved treatments.
El Niño offers lessons for climate change
Peruvian children have been helping researchers record how rural communities have coped with the extreme El Niño weather.
Graduation Summer 2021
In an email today (Friday 26 February), Principal Sally Mapstone informed staff and students that Graduation ceremonies will be postponed.
Student satisfaction improves
Students have given lecturers a vote of confidence after a study found that teaching satisfaction levels increased despite the pandemic.
Major funding for hydrogen transport research
The University has received £1,240,563 from Scottish Enterprise's Low Carbon Challenge Fund to help build hydrogen energy in Scotland.
BAME Covid study
The UK's first and largest survey on the impact of Covid-19 on the lives of ethnic and religious minority people launched this month.
Stonehenge may be dismantled Welsh stone circle
The mystery surrounding why Stonehenge contains bluestones brought from a Welsh hillside is one step closer to being solved.
Semester 2 - important information
The Principal emailed all students and staff today (10 February) to announce that teaching and assessment will remain online for semester 2.
Whales at greater risk from fishing than previously believed
A larger proportion of whales than previously thought is being injured by fishing equipment, according to new research.
Launch of Round 2 of University of St Andrews Community Fund
The University has launched Round 2 of the Community Fund to support groups and activities in St Andrews and the surrounding area.
Principal's Candlemas message
The Principal's message to all staff and students as Candlemas semester begins (28 January 2021).
Fewer accidents in capital since 20mph limit
The number of road traffic collisions (RTCs) in Edinburgh has decreased since a 20mph speed limit was introduced, according to research.