University welcomes approval for cutting-edge investment
The Digital Nexus building will provide collaborative research spaces designed to help tackle major global challenges, such as climate change and dementia.
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University of St Andrews appoints first Orthodox theologian to historic Chair of Divinity
Professor Plested’s research focuses on the Christian East, modern Orthodox theology, and on the dialogue between the Orthodox tradition and Western Christian thought.
Ranking success for St Andrews Arts and Humanities
St Andrews is 35th in the Arts and Humanities World University Rankings 2026, published by Times Higher.
New discovery sheds light on evolutionary crossroads of vertebrates
Gene sequencing has unlocked the role of proteins in the evolutionary process
St Andrews to elect new Chancellor
The University of St Andrews has confirmed that four candidates are to stand for election to be its next Chancellor.
Aacademic supports UN disaster response
Lecturer in Physical Geography, Dr TJ Young, is travelling to Mozambique as part of an emergency UNDAC mission responding to severe flooding.
Daughters of Donbas bring visit St Andrews
The University of St Andrews will welcome the Toronto‑based Ukrainian musical ensemble Daughters of Donbas on Friday 30 January, as part of their UK tour Songs of Stolen Children.
Karen Solie wins prestigious poetry prize
Karen Solie, poet and Reader in Creative Writing at the University of St Andrews, is the winner of the prestigious T.S. Eliot Prize 2025.
Council green light for ‘New College’
Major plans by the University of St Andrews to redevelop one of the most significant buildings in the town have been given the green light.
St Andrews Rector Removed from Court role over breach of governance rules
The Rector of the University of St Andrews has been removed from her role as President of University Court after she refused to follow its governance rules.