University honours paediatric pioneer and war hero
The newly named Dr John Forfar Clinical Study Room celebrates the life and achievements of the notable St Andrews alum
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500-year-old history of Scotland on display
The St Andrews Chronicles, one of the most important manuscript histories of Scotland, which sheds new light on William Wallace and the Stone of Destiny, is going on public display for the first time.
St Andrews rowers help power Team GB to sprint success
Team GB celebrated a successful campaign at the 2025 World Rowing Beach Sprint Finals, returning from Antalya with gold, silver and bronze medals across multiple events, with the University playing a significant role.
St Andrews scoops Nature Positive win in the UK Green Gown Awards
The University of St Andrews has won a 2025 Green Gown Award for its Nature Networks project, restoring and connecting habitats along 16km of the Fife coastline to boost biodiversity, resilience and community engagement.
New agreement ‘game-changer’ for staff cancer support
St Andrews’ trade union representatives and the University have had their efforts to extend cancer support for staff recognised in the Scottish Parliament.
Saints Football partner with Chanrossa Group
The University of St Andrews Saints Football has signed a major new partnership with Chanrossa Group, signalling a significant investment in the University's football programme.
Hiding in plain sight: How leafy costumes evolved to trick predators
New research uncovers a surprising evolutionary mechanism behind some animals’ trick of hiding in plain sight from predators
St Andrews graduate wins Young Software Engineer of the Year Award
St Andrews graduate Verity Powell wins Young Software Engineer of the Year for her project using computer vision to improve rugby training, uniting sport and tech to support women’s athletics.
Saints Golf and Rusacks extend partnership
The University of St Andrews has renewed its partnership with Rusacks St Andrews, extending a collaboration that celebrates the heritage, community, and competitive spirit of golf at the Home of Golf.
Professor Christopher Smith appointed as Chair of the National Library of Scotland
The Library is a major European research library and one of the world’s leading centres for the study of Scotland and the Scots