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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 powerful testimony and music to St Andrews
The University will welcome the Toronto‑based Ukrainian musical ensemble, Daughters of Donbas, 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.
Statement from the Court of the University of St Andrews - Removal of the Rector from University Court
University Court issued the following message to all staff and students on Friday 9 January.
Research review of the year
A month by month snap shot of some of the University's research from 2025