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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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Be magnificent – it’s a virtue! Children of mothers who work nonstandard hours face greater vulnerability Scotland’s medical schools secure £100,000 to embed sustainable healthcare in education University of St Andrews photography collection recognised as Nationally Significant School of Medicine at St Andrews to benefit from £9.7 million investment in clinical research support Historic first as St Andrews prepares to install new Chancellor during summer graduations Renowned professor elected Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science Scientists show how human presence affects how animals behave Size isn’t everything – volcanic eruptions may cause more global disruption than previously thought Relief following safe release of St Andrews academic

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