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Lost stronghold revealed

Finlaggan, the lost medieval home of the Lords of the Isles, has been reconstructed virtually by experts at the University of St Andrews.

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New drug to fight cancer

A team of scientists at the University of St Andrews have used a genetic screening approach to investigate a potential new cancer treatment.

Ammonium fed early life

A team of international scientists, led by St Andrews, has demonstrated a new source of food for early life on the planet.

Environment affects disgust

Levels of disgust drop in just days when people are exposed to a harsh environment, new research carried out at the St Andrews has found.

Sea serpent sightings

Sea monster sightings in the 19th century were influenced by the discovery of ancient reptile fossils, according to St Andrews research.

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Threads, War and Conflict

Textiles, which tell stories of violence and resistance during conflict, form a programme of events hosted by the University.

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Securing medical data

The University has secured €4.37m from the European Union under the Horizon 2020 programme to study the security of medical data.