Scottish Government Appointment
Professor Bill Austin from the Scottish Oceans Institute (SOI) has been appointed Chair of the Scottish Blue Carbon Forum.
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Coronavirus: UK must get real about exit strategy prospects
The UK must get real about coronavirus exit strategy prospects says former government scientific advisor Professor Sir Ian Boyd.
St Andrews professors honoured
Three University professors are recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List.
Distant navy sonar affects the behaviour of whales
Naval sonar can disrupt the behaviour of northern bottlenose whales over distances never previously tested, according to researchers.
Understanding the rich social lives of animals benefits international conservation efforts
International researchers argue that animals’ cultural knowledge should be considered when planning international conservation efforts.
Universities recognised in UK’s Best Breakthroughs list
The global impact of research carried out at the Universities of Abertay, Dundee and St Andrews has been recognised.
Whales use the sonic equivalent of a flashlight to focus in on prey
A new study reveals that whales, dolphins and porpoises use narrow beams of high intensity sound to echolocate prey.
$10 million vote of confidence in St Andrews University vision
The University has secured an unprecedented $10 million gift from the parents of one of its former students.
University’s leading role in post-Brexit marine science
UK influence on European marine science agenda after Brexit is critical to ensuring we remain at the forefront of international research.
Seal of approval for major marine lab
Wolfson Foundation gives £500,000 boost to new Gatty Marine facility