Appointments to the British Academy
Two University of St Andrews Professors have been elected Fellows of the British Academy.
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Making science less ‘geeky’
In an effort to make science less 'geeky', scientists will team up with a group of London teachers this week with the aim of improving the image of science to children.
A taste of the Caribbean
A taste of the Caribbean is expected to arrive in Fife this week when a conference on the Early Modern Caribbean takes place at the University of St Andrews.
Leading cancer expert appointed Dean of Medicine
*Picture caption - Dr Hugh MacDougall*
Sea water improvement plan
£300,000 worth of works to improve the sea water quality at the University of St Andrews' Sea Mammal Research Unit are to commence next week (w/c 10 June 2002).
From the lab to the classroom
Chemistry teachers from every corner of Scotland will descend on the University of St Andrews next week (Friday 7 June 2002) to learn about the latest developments in the world of chemistry and how they can take them back to their classrooms.
Solar scientist appointed Royal Society Fellow
An Applied Mathematician from the University of St Andrews has been elected a Fellow of the Royal Society - a highly prestigious honour which represents the greatest academic recognition for a scientist in the United Kingdom.
Vietnam rice project wins St Andrews prize
*Pic caption - Monina Escalada, winner of St Andrews Prize - credit, Alan Richardson*
Dr Mary Archer to lecture on solar energy
Dr Mary Archer is to give a public lecture on alternative energy sources at the University of St Andrews next week (Tuesday 14 May 2002).
Teenage peace maker’s insight into war zone
A 16-year old peace maker, who has fought against landmines in Colombia since he was 10 years old, is to give a public lecture at the University of St Andrews next week (Wednesday 15 May 2002).