ERC award to reconstruct Earth's 500 million year CO2 and ocean pH history
Dr Hana Jurikova, Senior Research Fellow in the School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, has been awarded a €2.5 million ERC Starting Grant
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Two new Global Research Centres announced
Global Research Centres to focus development and understanding around global health and changing climates
Long term patterns of marine mammal bycatch in UK fisheries.
Results indicate that there are seasonal patterns in bycatch rates for harbour porpoise, common dolphin and seals.
New breakthrough could bring holograms to your smart phone and closer to everyday use
New research from the University of St Andrews paves the way for holographic technology, with the potential to transform smart devices, communication, gaming and entertainment. In a study published today in Light,…
Ancient khipu string writing discovery upends history of Inka literacy
University of St Andrews research has discovered that khipus, the mysterious string writing of the Inkas, was used by commoners, in findings which turn previous wisdom about their societal structure on its head.
The last ‘women of the sea’
New research has found that the Haenyeo, a group of women who free dive for seafood without oxygen, spend more time under water than some diving mammals.
St Andrews named Scottish University of the Year
The University of St Andrews has been named Scottish University of the Year in the Daily Mail University Guide.
Celebrating 20 years of transforming lives through sport
A pioneering collaboration of seven UK universities, including the University of St Andrews, has marked 20 years of impactful partnership with Zambian NGO Sport in Action.
St Andrews projects receive prestigious funding awards
Seven research projects from the University of St Andrews have been selected for funding by the RSE Research Awards Programme.
Scrumped fruit key to chimpanzee life and a major force of human evolution.
New research examines the crucial, but until now, overlooked, role of ‘scrumped’ fruit in the lives of great apes and the origins of human feasting.