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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.

Record interest in St Andrews prize

The St Andrews Prize has been bombarded with a record level of inquiries from throughout the world since its launch just three weeks ago.

Honorary degrees

The following individuals will be awarded honorary degrees by the University of St Andrews later this week.