Wardlaw Museum achieves Gold Green Tourism status
The Wardlaw Museum has achieved Gold status, the highest level, through the Green Tourism Business Scheme, recognising the museum’s continued commitment to sustainability and responsible tourism.
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Corrour Research Centre opens
The new Corrour Research Centre opened in September with 24 beds, a lab, full kitchen, and built using timber harvested from Corrour.
Nature Networks commended
The University of St Andrews’ Nature Networks project has been highly commended at the International Green Gown Awards for its innovative approach to restoring and connecting Fife’s coastal habitats.
Four St Andrews projects backed to shape a sustainable Scotland
Four St Andrews projects receive Scotland Beyond Net Zero funding to tackle climate challenges through nature restoration, renewable energy, sustainable batteries and community resilience.
St Andrews earns top sustainability food award
The University of St Andrews earned the highest three-star Food Made Good Standard, recognised for local sourcing, plant-forward menus, solar-powered prawn farming and strong environmental and social initiatives.
Scotland’s medical schools secure £100,000 to embed sustainable healthcare in education
A £100,000 Scottish Government grant has positioned University of St Andrews at the centre of a landmark national programme to embed sustainable healthcare education across all undergraduate medical degrees in Scotland.
Global study identifies urgent blue carbon priorities in the fight against climate change
Strong international research collaboration has produced a major new study on blue carbon—and the message is clear: we’re underusing it.
St Andrews welcomes Professor Sir Jim Skea during Sustainability Week
Chair of the IPCC, Professor Sir Jim Skea highlighted led keynotes, panels, and student Q&As, offering wide-ranging engagement on climate science, policy, and collaboration.
Sakura cherry trees bring colour, culture and biodiversity to St Andrews
The University has planted its first Sakura cherry blossom trees as part of a nationwide initiative celebrating the longstanding friendship between Japan and the UK.
St Andrews awarded £950,000 to decarbonise New College buildings
The University of St Andrews has been awarded £950,000 from Scotland’s Public Sector Heat Decarbonisation Fund to support a pioneering conservation and sustainability project at New College in the heart of the town.