CBMS celebrates 5 years
CAPTION: The glass and steel building, Centre for Biomolecular Sciences, was established five years ago. CREDIT: University of St Andrews.
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The changing face of Shakespeare
CAPTION: An example of how the work of Shakespeare has been represented over time, this miniature Pickering edition of the 1820s was described as 'intended for sale in the kingdom of Lilliput.'
‘Shakespeare the barbarian’
An academic from the University of St Andrews will explore today why the English language of the mid 16th century was considered to be inadequate and barbaric, even by the English themselves.
New light shed on drug-delivery techniques
Scientists at the University of St Andrews have developed non- invasive methods of moving and manipulating biological cells using lasers, which could have important implications for future methods of drug-delivery.
Cancer experts join re-established medical school
Leading cancer specialists from across the UK have joined the University of St Andrews - further strengthening the University's growth as a citadel of medical research and teaching.
Cancer research goes ‘back to basics’
CAPTION: Dr White will study the repair systems of archaea - a group of microbes often found in extreme environments such as volcanic pools - to find out more about human repair systems.
Talking seals and the evolution of language
TALKING SEALS CAN HELP US UNDERSTAND LANGUAGE EVOLUTION
New methods in breast cancer investigations
PIC CAPTION: Professor Michael Steel and Dr Margaret Ritchie of the University of St Andrews investigate the properties of a strawberry. CREDIT: Alan Richardson
Volcanoes and virtues in ancient Greece
St Andrews will this week play host to public talks on two very different aspects of Greek and Roman culture: erupting volcanoes and virtues in Greek tragedy.
Economist appointed chair of research institute
CAPTION: Professor John Beath CREDIT: University of St Andrews