St Andrews launches solar farm
Cabinet Secretary opens St Andrews solar farm in a significant step towards the University's net zero targets.
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St Andrews Environment Prize
The University launches its annual global Prize for the Environment today (Monday 7 March).
St Andrews adopts green web technology
The University will implement the eco-friendly search engine Ecosia across its computer network as part of an ambitious strategy to reach net zero carbon by 2035.
St Andrews Forest grows
The St Andrews Forest has grown with a further 620 trees planted thanks to staff, students and members of the community.
Hydrogen train showcased
During COP26, the University of St Andrews’ hydrogen train project has been showcased to invited guests from around the world.
Renewable energy in India
The University has signed up to help India achieve 100 per cent of the country’s energy requirements through renewable energy (RE).
The carbon element – the good, the bad and the ugly
The Element Scarcity Periodic Table has been updated to reflect the significance of carbon in the week world leaders meet for COP26.
Four reasons why businesses won’t adopt reusable packaging – and one way to address them all
New research involving St Andrews suggests a digital track and trace system will encourage businesses to switch to reusable packaging.
Messages of hope for COP26
Students at Scotland’s oldest university have sent a powerful message to world leaders ahead of COP26.
University develops wildflower meadows
A collaborative project, led by the University, will manage hectares of land in and around St Andrews more sustainably.