Grant for new volcano hazard warning system
* Pic caption - Dome of Montserrat volcano. Grey plume reaches temperatures of hundreds of degrees and destroys everything in its path. Credit - Montserrat Volcano Observatory. *
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Surviving the elements
Scots biologists have been awarded over £1 million to explain how plants, animals and microbes respond to changing environments, whether they have been introduced by accident or intentionally.
Support for crumbling wall
Pic caption: Section of Long Walk Wall, supported by steel scaffolding
Sutton Trust funding for Summer School
Around 60 Scottish school pupils will be given a helping hand towards a university place thanks to a new Summer School being established at the University of St Andrews.
New funding for student lifeline
A groundbreaking scheme aimed at arming a team of students with the skills to help those in need of assistance is to be expanded with news of extra funding.
Boost for ‘rubbish’ study
Scottish environmental historians who specialise in the history of pollution and waste have been awarded almost £900,000 to establish a unique international centre for research.
St Andrews scoops share of biotech award
Three Scottish Universities have welcomed a joint £2.25 million boost to commercial spin-out activity with the success of their triple consortium bid to the University Challenge Fund.
Hi-tech learning tool to teach ancient Greek
An innovative hi-tech scheme to teach the Classics through interactive learning will be launched next year at the University of St Andrews.
BBSRC visit to university
The head of Britain's leading funding agency for academic research and training in the non- medical life sciences visited St Andrews today (Wednesday 25th July, 2001) to take a tour of the University's state-of-the-art Centre for Biomolecular Sciences (BMS).
Scots scientist’s superbug funding
A Scottish Biomolecular Scientist has been granted a triumverate of awards which will enable him to continue his work in tackling 'superbugs' such as Salmonella and E-coli.