Honour for conservationist
One of the UK's most prolific conservationists is to receive an honorary degree from the University of St Andrews.
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Dan Hemingway prize
The winner of the Dan Hemingway Prize for 1999/2000 will be announced at a presentation this week (Thursday 16 March).
Honour for Scottish Chamber Orchestra conductor
The Principal Conductor of the Scottish Chamber Orchestra is to receive an honorary degree from the University of St Andrews.
New solutions for waste management
A system using rainwater as the basis for organic compost and a project which could reduce pollution emanating from semi- conductor plants are among the pioneering ideas competing for a prize aimed at finding practical solutions to worldwide environmental problems.
Professor to receive Open University honour
A University of St Andrews Professor is to receive an honorary degree from The Open University.
Head of English appointment
Professor Neil Corcoran, Head of the School of English at the University of St Andrews, has been invited to sit on the committee for the Queen's Gold Medal for Poetry.
Scots actress to receive university honour
One of Scotland's most successful actresses will return to her alma mater to receive an honorary degree from St Andrews.
Dyslexia expert to receive honorary degree
One of the world's most respected developmental psychologists is to receive an honorary degree from the University of St Andrews.
University honour for Author of the Year
Author of the Year J K Rowling is to receive an honorary degree from the University of St Andrews.
University honour for award winning author
Scots author Ian Rankin is to receive an honorary degree from the University of St Andrews.