16th century building brought into 21st century
Date of issue: Thursday 26th June, 2003
Date of issue: Thursday 26th June, 2003
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Fifty keen young scientists from all over the UK will arrive at the University of St Andrews this weekend to participate in a Scottish Executive funded residential Chemistry Camp.
Two hundred Chemistry teachers from every corner of Scotland will descend on the University of St Andrews today (Friday 30th May 2003) to learn about the latest developments in the world of chemistry and how they can take them back to their classrooms.
The University of St Andrews is the first in Scotland to offer 24 hour library opening during crucial exam times. The move, a direct display of meeting student needs, began on a trial basis this weekend (Sunday 18th May, 2003).
An historic agreement was signed today (Wednesday 14th May, 2003) between three Scottish and six French Universities to establish joint PhD programmes.
PHOTO CREDIT: The University of St Andrews
Pulitzer Prize winning poet, Paul Muldoon, will discuss his craft and perform readings of his work during a visit to the University of St Andrews this week.
Renowned novelist and mythographer Marina Warner will give a lecture and host a booksigning session at the University of St Andrews this week (Thursday 1st May, 2003).
CAPTION: The Universal instrument, made by Humphrey Cole of London in 1582 - part of the University's collection of scientific instruments.