Four they are jolly good fellows
Four St Andrews professors were elected to join the Royal Society of Edinburgh’s 2023 intake of Fellows this week (Wednesday 22 March).
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Human impact on biodiversity
St Andrews scientists discover that widespread species increase the number of sites they occupy, whereas more narrowly distributed species decline.
East Neuk to international
A Waid Academy pupil who was finally able to graduate in person this week said studying in St Andrews has been an international experience.
Bat expert scoops award
A leading St Andrews researcher has been recognised in the prestigious 2022 Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists.
New Year honours
Three leading researchers at St Andrews have been named in the New Year’s Honours list.
Shooting fish
Shooting prey is a more common hunting technique in fish than previously thought, new research has found.
Crows keep tools safe
New Caledonian crows are particularly careful when handling their most valuable tools, according to a new study.
Whales react in the blink of an eye
Whales have reaction times as fast as humans, according to new research from St Andrews and a team of international researchers.
People at heart of brain and dementia research
Researchers at St Andrews have been instrumental in creating Scotland’s first national brain health and dementia research strategy.
Gold for gender equality at St Andrews
The School of Biology has become the first department of biology in Scotland to be awarded the prestigious Gold Athena Swan Award.