Scottish coastlines vital role in tackling climate emergency
Scientists from St Andrews will study the carbon stored in Scotland’s coastal wetlands and their role in the fight against climate change.
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St Andrews applies to renew windfarm planning permission
The University has submitted an application to Fife Council for the renewal of planning permission for a windfarm at Kenly.
Tackling climate crisis
University appoints former Chief Scientific Adviser to UK government, Professor Sir Ian Boyd, to lead its response to the climate crisis.
Lakes affect glacial melt
The rate glaciers are melting in the Himalaya is being accelerated by lakes formed by glacial retreat new research has found.
St Andrews students combat climate emergency by cutting food waste
Students at the University of St Andrews have ditched trays to cut food waste and combat climate emergency.
Cutting carbon footprint
St Andrews has embarked on a £3.75m energy conservation overhaul to reduce its carbon footprint by 950 tonnes a year.
Porpoise faces extinction
One of the world’s most endangered animals could face extinction within a year due to gillnet fishing, St Andrews researchers have warned.
£19,000 raised for charity
More then £19,000 has been raised to fight heart disease thanks to a donation of unwanted furniture by the University.
New path joins Fife landmarks
Communities from St Andrews to Crail celebrate £39k award to investigate a new off-the-road cycle and walking path along the route.
HySeas III
A Scottish shipyard is building the first sea-going ferry fuelled by hydrogen, marking a shift towards emissions-free marine transport.