One giant waste of time?
Research into the darker side of space exploration, which views the 1969 moon landing as '$35 billion ego trip', has been published by a historian at the University of St Andrews.
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From Fife to Rio de Janeiro
CAPTION: Natalie Roncone, Maria Halkias and John McCallum (front row) with representatives of the University and the Trust at the Burnwynd History & Art Dinner.
Rob Roy book prize
A University of St Andrews historian has been awarded a major book prize for his research into Rob Roy.
Mary Queen of Scots author awarded Whitbread
A biography on Mary, Queen of Scots by an honorary Professor at the University of St Andrews, is to be awarded a prestigious Whitbread prize.
‘Outstanding’ recognition for historian
CAPTION: Dr Bruce Gordon, the recipient of an Outstanding Academic Title award.
Double boost for research achievements
Two University of St Andrews academics have been awarded £50,000 prizes for outstanding research achievements.
Funding to protect Scots landmarks
Scots historians have been awarded £100,000 to help local communities prevent Scotland's most prized historical landmarks from crumbling into the sea.
The state of Scottish history
A leading Scottish historian has warned that future generations will be oblivious to the life and times of their ancestors unless schools inject more excitement into the subject.
Appointments to the British Academy
Two University of St Andrews Professors have been elected Fellows of the British Academy.