Archive
Chimpanzees learn by looking
Chimps learn by watching each other, according to research from St Andrews and the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology.
Lit from within: how tiny wireless bulbs could revolutionise clinical healthcare
Researchers from the Universities of St Andrews and Cologne have developed a new device platform that allows for smaller wireless light sources to be placed in the human body.
Bobby Jones Scholars announced
The University announced the selection of four students who will spend the next academic year studying at Emory University as part of a special scholarship.
Protect marine mammal habitats
An international conservation initiative has identified new Important Marine Mammal Areas (IMMAs) in the Northeast Atlantic Ocean.
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.
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.