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The Dan Hemingway prize 2001 / 2002

PICTURE CAPTION: This year's winner Tara Quinn with (left- right) Lucy Hemingway, Mrs Sue Hemingway, John Burnside and Dr John Hemingway. CREDIT: The University of St Andrews

St Andrews chefs cook up a storm

A team of chefs from the University of St Andrews have scooped second prize in a national competition organised by The University Caterers Organisation (TUCO).

Glowing accolade for solar physicist

A University of St Andrews solar physicist is to be awarded one of the world's most prestigious accolades for his shining contribution to solar theory.

Accolade for battery expert

A University of St Andrews scientist who is pioneering new materials for smaller, lighter and less toxic batteries has won a prestigious funding award aimed at retaining top academics within the UK.

Boost for university’s hospitality rating

The University of St Andrews' reputation for providing the best hospitality to everyone from students and the business community to newly married couples has been given a boost.

St Andrews scoops share of biotech award

Three Scottish Universities have welcomed a joint £2.25 million boost to commercial spin-out activity with the success of their triple consortium bid to the University Challenge Fund.

Could chopsticks idea help save the planet?

A new design of chopstick which could save vast numbers of trees from the axe and a pioneering way of creating electricity through road traffic noise are just two of the ideas vying for the St Andrews Prize.