Search results for: School of Biology
Ignorance would be bliss: the family ties that grind
The ability to recognise relatives can make life more dangerous for the female of the species, new research has shown.
25 May 2020Research
Climate change impact greater on marine systems
New international research reveals warming in temperate regions leads to species gains at sea, but not on land.
4 May 2020Research
Nest-building style reflects birds’ early experience
How birds build their first nest depends on the environment in which they grew up, according to new research from St Andrews.
1 May 2020Research
Bats to shine a light on human language
The way bats communicate is to form part of a £1.5m seven-year study to shed light on the evolution of human language.
27 April 2020Research
War creates a ‘boys’ club’
War potentially creates a ‘boys’ club’ where men help each other more than they help women, according to new research at St Andrews.
21 February 2020Research
University awarded over £600k in prestigious research funding
Three researchers from the University of St Andrews have been awarded research funding totalling over £620,000 from the Leverhulme Trust.
31 December 2019Awards
Mapping global biodiversity change
New international research reveals different rates of biodiversity change across the globe.
17 October 2019Research
Wild geese take climate action
Migratory animals are actively adjusting their traditions to climate change, new research has found.
2 September 2019Research
Global Challenges
Students presented their solutions to environmental problems faced by the world as part of St Andrews’ Global Challenges competition.
17 May 2019University news
Half a million pounds awarded to study sustainable food sources and human-health in Africa
Major funding body awards half a million pounds to develop cutting-edge research on fisheries and human-health on Lake Victoria in Africa.
2 April 2019Research