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The University of St Andrews has been voted the top UK institution to study Classics and Maths.
A project aimed at saving the world's second largest fresh water lake and its people from environmental hazards was today (Friday 11 May 2001) awarded the prestigious St Andrews Prize, an annual initiative aimed at finding new and inspiring ideas to help the environment.
EMBARGO - 1300 HOURS - WEDNESDAY 9 MAY 2001
Former Director of The Wellcome Trust, Dame Bridget Ogilvie, is to receive an honorary degree from the University of St Andrews.
Scots writer, broadcaster and journalist Sheena McDonald is to receive an honorary degree from the University of St Andrews.
Three environmental projects - from Africa, India and the UK - have been shortlisted for the prestigious St Andrews Prize.
The Principal of the University of St Andrews will be presenting an award today to postgraduate student Tom Beddard for his design of a new homepage for the University website.
A University of St Andrews postgraduate student will be presented with an award later this week (Wednesday 28 February 2001) after designing a new homepage for the University website.
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