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Be magnificent – it’s a virtue!

New research on the nature of human happiness and how we can flourish, via the ancient philosopher Aristotle’s account of the virtue of ‘magnificence’.  

Date
12 May 2026
Category
Research

St Andrews professors honoured

Three University professors are recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List.

Date
7 June 2019
Category
Awards

John Stuart Mill Cup

Students from schools across the country will take part in the annual ethics debating tournament at the University.

Date
30 May 2019
Category
Community

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Critique published by Nature challenges Microsoft’s quantum computing claims
 St Andrews community recognised in King’s Birthday Honours King Charles appoints Sir James MacMillan to Scotland’s Order of the Thistle New data shows drop in Scotland’s harbour seal numbers and sparks concern for grey seal population Learning from history to prepare for the next massive volcanic eruption 1,500 year old woman challenges modern assumptions about disability St Andrews professor honoured with prestigious Royal Society of Chemistry prize New breakthrough spots deadly methanol without opening bottles Royal Society funding for innovative marine tracking system University of St Andrews Boat Club makes history at Henley Women’s Regatta 2026

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