Five St Andrews colleagues join Young Academy of Scotland
Five St Andrews colleagues have joined the Young Academy of Scotland’s 2026 cohort, representing around 10% of new members and highlighting the University’s breadth of expertise and impact.
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Four St Andrews projects backed to shape a sustainable Scotland
Four St Andrews projects receive Scotland Beyond Net Zero funding to tackle climate challenges through nature restoration, renewable energy, sustainable batteries and community resilience.
St Andrews and Dundee team to advance insulin research
Researchers at St Andrews and Dundee have won £1m to uncover how insulin molecules assemble and function inside pancreatic cells, opening new paths towards improved diabetes treatments.
Leafy Lovers: male katydids amplify attractiveness
This new research is the first demonstration of how impressive leaf mimicry can also be used to enhance the attractiveness of a sexual signal.
Scientists show how human presence affects how animals behave
New research reveals lessons learned from human and wildlife movement during the pandemic
RSE welcomes five new Fellows from St Andrews
The prestigious accolade recognises the advancement of learning and useful knowledge, which is at the centre of public life, across the arts, business and technology and science sectors.
Bubble netting knowledge spread by humpback whales
New research highlights shared knowledge in whales that strengthens the population's resilience and may provide conservation benefits.
Long term patterns of marine mammal bycatch in UK fisheries.
Results indicate that there are seasonal patterns in bycatch rates for harbour porpoise, common dolphin and seals.
The last ‘women of the sea’
New research has found that the Haenyeo, a group of women who free dive for seafood without oxygen, spend more time under water than some diving mammals.
Whales sing how humans speak
New research led by the School of Biology finds whale song has a human language-like structure