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Leopards reveal new insight into primate evolution

Pic caption - (left) the adult leopard male "Cosmos" during a nighly patrol walk. credit: Dr David Jenny. (right) the Diana monkey - one of the species of monkeys under threat of predation by leopards in the Tai Forest. credit: Dr Zuberbuhler.

The perfect man?

CAPTION: The computer-generated image of the 'perfect man'. CREDIT: A.C. Little and D. I. Perrett http://www.perceptionlab.com

Picasso v Matisse

CAPTION: Professor Peter Read, University of St Andrews CREDIT: Laurence Campa

Universities combine to tackle health issues

A unique new institute is to be launched by two leading Scottish universities, combining their expertise to address the many elusive social factors underpinning one of the nation's most pressing areas of concern - public health.

University creates ‘ideal city’

Academics at the University of St Andrews are creating an innovative simulated model of a virtual city, which will be trailed nationally and internationally as the 'ideal city'.

Classic ‘first’ in St Andrews

The University of St Andrews will host the first of a series of new events organised by the 'reborn' Tayside Classical Association tomorrow (Wednesday 13th November, 2002).