News archive 2003
CBMS celebrates 5 years
Monday 22 December 2003
CAPTION: The glass and steel building, Centre for Biomolecular Sciences, was established five years ago. CREDIT: University of St Andrews.
The changing face of Shakespeare
Tuesday 16 December 2003
CAPTION: An example of how the work of Shakespeare has been represented over time, this miniature Pickering edition of the 1820s was described as 'intended for sale in the kingdom of Lilliput.'
Collaboration praised for excellence
Tuesday 16 December 2003
A collaborative effort at the University of St Andrews has been awarded a prestigious award in recognition of 'excellence in publishing standards'.
Alumni Christmas carol service
Tuesday 09 December 2003
Friends and alumni of the University of St Andrews are once again invited to attend this year's Alumni Carol Service.
'Shakespeare the barbarian'
Wednesday 03 December 2003
An academic from the University of St Andrews will explore today why the English language of the mid 16th century was considered to be inadequate and barbaric, even by the English themselves.
Bringing Scottish health specialists together
Tuesday 02 December 2003
The Universities of St Andrews and Dundee will host an event this week (Wednesday 3rd December 2003) aimed at bringing together research-active health professionals from Tayside and Fife.
Principal's graduation address
Monday 01 December 2003
St Andrew's Day Graduation Address By Dr Brian Lang, Principal & Vice- Chancellor Friday 28 November 2003
New Professors inducted
Monday 01 December 2003
Caption: In addition to the Graduation ceremony on Friday, the University formally inducted its new Professors. They were:
Lord Robertson awarded honorary degree
Monday 01 December 2003
Lord Robertson, Secretary General of NATO received his honorary degree from the University of Friday. He also delivered the St Andrews International lecture, entitled 'Does NATO make the World Safer?'
Honorary graduates November 2003
Monday 01 December 2003
Renowned fiddler Aly Bain, The Right Hon. Lady Cosgrove, Senator of the College of Justice and the Very Reverend Iain MacMillan, Minister of St Giles', the High Kirk of Edinburgh received their degrees during the St Andrew's Day Graduation Ceremony on Friday (28th November 2003).
New light shed on drug-delivery techniques
Thursday 27 November 2003
Scientists at the University of St Andrews have developed non- invasive methods of moving and manipulating biological cells using lasers, which could have important implications for future methods of drug-delivery.
Cancer experts join re-established medical school
Wednesday 26 November 2003
Leading cancer specialists from across the UK have joined the University of St Andrews - further strengthening the University's growth as a citadel of medical research and teaching.
Top Scots to be awarded honorary degrees
Monday 24 November 2003
Date of issue: Monday 24th November, 2003
Aurora at St Andrews
Friday 21 November 2003
CAPTION: The spectacular auroral display witnessed in St Andrews last night.
Observatory to open skies to the public
Thursday 20 November 2003
CAPTION: Visitors can examine The James Gregory Telescope, the largest of its kind in th UK.
Lord Robertson to be awarded honorary degree
Thursday 20 November 2003
CAPTION: Lord Robertson, The Secretary General of NATO, who will be awarded an honorary degree on Friday 28th November, 2003.
Cancer research goes 'back to basics'
Tuesday 18 November 2003
CAPTION: Dr White will study the repair systems of archaea - a group of microbes often found in extreme environments such as volcanic pools - to find out more about human repair systems.
Talking seals and the evolution of language
Monday 17 November 2003
TALKING SEALS CAN HELP US UNDERSTAND LANGUAGE EVOLUTION
Scots trio to be honoured on St Andrew's day
Wednesday 12 November 2003
Three top Scots are to be awarded honorary degrees by the University of St Andrews later this month: renowned fiddler Aly Bain, The Right Hon. Lady Cosgrove, Senator of the College of Justice and the Very Reverend Iain MacMillan, Minister of St Giles', the High Kirk of Edinburgh.
New methods in breast cancer investigations
Monday 10 November 2003
PIC CAPTION: Professor Michael Steel and Dr Margaret Ritchie of the University of St Andrews investigate the properties of a strawberry. CREDIT: Alan Richardson
Football: an academic study
Monday 10 November 2003
Experts in the economics of sport have completed a new academic study of the footballing profession in the post-Bosman era.
World-first philosophical centre to open
Wednesday 05 November 2003
A new £1.3 million AHRB Research Centre which will address fundamental questions in the philosophy of logic, language, mathematics and mind, has been established at the University of St Andrews.
Volcanoes and virtues in ancient Greece
Monday 03 November 2003
St Andrews will this week play host to public talks on two very different aspects of Greek and Roman culture: erupting volcanoes and virtues in Greek tragedy.
Is Scotland still a football country?
Monday 03 November 2003
CAPTION: David Taylor CREDIT: SNS Group
Economist appointed chair of research institute
Friday 31 October 2003
CAPTION: Professor John Beath CREDIT: University of St Andrews
Physicists at the 'frontiers' of science
Wednesday 29 October 2003
CAPTION: Illustration of a microscopic sphere trapped in a tightly focussed laser beam. CREDIT: Michael MacDonald
Partnership welcomes new intake
Wednesday 29 October 2003
CAPTION: The joint Microelectronics and Photonics degree students at St Andrews this week.
Classics in Scotland
Tuesday 28 October 2003
A body founded over a hundred years ago to promote the teaching of Classics in Scotland has appointed a new Honorary President.
Management student awarded memorial prize
Wednesday 15 October 2003
CAPTION: Winner of the Mark Reed Prize, Dawn Rimmer, with Mrs Alsion Reid and her children and representatives from the School of Management and The Royal Mail. CREDIT: University of St Andrews
The first kiss
Monday 13 October 2003
CAPTION: Two chimpanzees kiss and make up. CREDIT: Professor Frans de Waal.
Making crime pay
Thursday 09 October 2003
CAPTION: Donald Findlay Q.C. CREDIT: University of St Andrews Archives
2003 scholarships awarded
Thursday 09 October 2003
CAPTION: The 2003 Scholarship recipients with Principal and Vice- Chancellor Dr Brian Lang (centre) CREDIT: The University of St Andrews
Summer School success
Thursday 02 October 2003
CAPTION: Principal and Vice- Chancellor Dr Brian Lang (centre) with the students and representatives from the Access Centre and The Royal Bank of Scotland, at last night's reception.
Maths Professor bids farewell after 40 years
Wednesday 01 October 2003
Professor Alex Craik retired today (Tuesday 30th September) after 40 years as a member of staff in the University of St Andrews' School of Mathematics and Statistics.
Coffee raises cash for cancer relief
Wednesday 01 October 2003
CAPTION: (l-r) Professor Wilson Sibbett, Mary Rodger, Professor Steve Lee and Lesley Aitken at the School of Physics and Astronomy coffee morning.
It's cheap to cheep
Tuesday 30 September 2003
Scientists studying just how much hard work it is for birds to attract a mate, have found that it doesn't take any more effort to sing an elaborate song than a simple 'cheep cheep'.
Grounds for a world record?
Friday 26 September 2003
Staff at the University of St Andrews will raise their cups of coffee today in aid of Macmillan Cancer Relief.
Investigating innovation in Scotland
Thursday 25 September 2003
An expert in economics is about to launch a six-month study into Scotland's most innovative development firms.
The union of the crowns (1603-2003)
Wednesday 24 September 2003
The University of St Andrews' School of English will hold a special event this week (Friday 26th September, 2003) to mark the quatercentenary of the Union of the Crowns.
Divinity in the 21st century
Friday 19 September 2003
One of the World's most ancient subjects is to be given the 21st century treatment by Professors of Divinity at the University of St Andrews.
Deputy Principal retires
Friday 19 September 2003
CAPTION: (l-r) Professor Vincent and his wife Susan with Dr Lang at last night's presentation.
Pure maths Professor hangs up his gown
Thursday 18 September 2003
CAPTION: Professor Tom Blyth (left) with the Parisian doctoral robes he has gifted to the University's museum, with Professor Kenneth Falconer (right).
Conference honours Professor
Wednesday 17 September 2003
CAPTION: Professor Priest wearing the red robe gifted to him by Japanese colleagues.
The language of learning
Wednesday 10 September 2003
A unique web-based programme to allow children to collaborate electronically with others throughout Europe is being launched by the University of St Andrews.
Environmental history centre launched
Tuesday 09 September 2003
Academics at the Universities of St Andrews and Stirling will this week officially launch a joint research centre for environmental history, with special reference to the history of waste.
DRH moves into second phase
Wednesday 03 September 2003
CAPTION: Exterior of DRH Phase 1, competed in July this year.
The age of chivalry
Tuesday 02 September 2003
CAPTION: Illustration of the King Arthur's famous sword, Excalibur.
Opening of unique research centre
Tuesday 02 September 2003
CAPTION: One of the areas of research, the monitoring of wildlife populations.
Why fish are smarter than you think
Monday 01 September 2003
Date of issue: Monday 1st September, 2003
King cre-old
Thursday 28 August 2003
CAPTION: Elvis Presley, as he could have looked if he was still alive today. CREDIT: University of St Andrews, Perception Lab
Female flies dance of deceit
Thursday 28 August 2003
CAPTION: The 'ornamented' female dance flies leg, which they hold around their abdomens to trick males into believing they are ready for mating. CREDIT: University of St Andrews
Award for outstanding mature student
Tuesday 26 August 2003
A mother of two young children studying for a part-time degree at the University of St Andrews has been rewarded for the dedication she has demonstrated over the last year.
University strengthens its links with SE Fife
Friday 22 August 2003
The University has further strengthened its links with Scottish Enterprise (SE) Fife with the appointment of Principal and Vice-Chancellor Dr Brian Lang to their board.
100 years of studying the earth
Friday 22 August 2003
CAPTION: Members of the East Fife Teachers Field Club in 1908, on an outing to Kinkell Ness. They include geologist Thomas Jehu (second from the left) and his colleague Robert Craig (fourth from the left). Copyright: The University of St Andrews Library
'First' for secondary scientists
Thursday 21 August 2003
CAPTION: One of the young scientists, Eugenie Younger (centre) with Dr Jim Kinghorn and Frances Chapman.
Shedding light on hidden dangers
Monday 18 August 2003
CAPTION: A 'normal' photographic image showing the naked eye view of a leaking hose and a snapshot of the detection of a cloud of methane. CREDIT: Dr David Stothard
Deputy First Minister praises research
Friday 15 August 2003
PIC CAPTION: l-r Iain Smith, Professor Ian Boyd, Jim Wallace, Lucy Hunter, Dr Brian Lang at the University today.
'State of the art' facilities for chemists
Thursday 14 August 2003
X-ray facilities at the University of St Andrews will become amongst the finest in the World, thanks to a funding injection of over half a million pounds.
Supporting poetry across Scotland
Tuesday 12 August 2003
Excluding libraries, The Poetry House at the School of English is the biggest building in Britain devoted to the reading and writing of poetry.
Improving Scotland's health
Monday 11 August 2003
Scientists at the University of St Andrews have been awarded a share of over £3.5m funding to find ways of improving the health of the people of Scotland.
First female elected to British Academy
Monday 04 August 2003
CAPTION: Professor Sarah Broadie CREDIT: University of St Andrews
Technician retires after 50 years of service
Friday 01 August 2003
Mr Iain Laurie retired from his post as Technician in the School of Biology at the University of St. Andrews this summer after nearly 50 years of continuous service.
New team take the helm at students' association
Friday 01 August 2003
CAPTION: (left to right) Will MacFarlane, Derek MacLeod, Nicola Heaney and Ben Spiers.
University's leading-edge research rewarded
Thursday 31 July 2003
CAPTION: Top - Professor Thomas Krauss receiving his award from Prof Neil Hood, Deputy Chairman of Scottish Enterprise.
'SMART' joint venture awarded funding
Monday 28 July 2003
CAPTION: Enterprise Minister Jim Wallace presenting the SMART Award to Donald Walker.
History made daily in St Andrews
Friday 25 July 2003
CAPTION: Jonathan Tyrens with a group of visitors during this summer's Historical Tours.
Rosy love life for red-faced monkeys
Wednesday 23 July 2003
CAPTION: A male macaque with a reddened face.
The future of the accounting profession
Friday 18 July 2003
CAPTION: ECAS 2003 Speakers (L-R) Dr Stefano Harney, Prof Andrew Brown, Prof Gerry Hanlon, Prof Robert Chia, Prof Randy Martin, Prof Frank Mueller, Prof Tony Tinker, Dr Chris Carter and Prof Ray Loveridge.
Completion of new student residences
Thursday 17 July 2003
CAPTION : Principal and Vice- Chancellor Dr Brian Lang cutting the ribbon with (l-r) David Harrold of Halliday Fraser Munro Architects; Roger Smith, Director of Residential and Business Services; David Downie, Regional Director for AWG Construction Services and David Loudon, Director of Estates and Buildings.
Walk to work raises £886.56 for Ninewells
Monday 14 July 2003
The University's first Walk / Cycle to work event last month raised a total of £886.56 for Ninewells Hospital's Cardiac Rehabilitation Unit.
Distant star sings tune of warped space and time
Wednesday 02 July 2003
PRESS RELEASE........PRESS RELEASE........PRESS RELEASE
Honorary graduates 27/6/03 (afternoon)
Friday 27 June 2003
L-R: Principal and Vice-Chancellor Dr Brian Lang, The Rt Hon Baroness Boothroyd of Sandwell, Katzuo Ishiguro, Deputy Principal and Master Professor Colin Vincent
Honorary graduates 26/6/03 (morning)
Friday 27 June 2003
L-R: Chancellor Sir Kenneth Dover, Honorary Graduates Dame Elizabeth Blackadder and Professor Patricia Goldman-Rakic and Principal and Vice-Chancellor Dr Brian Lang.
Honorary graduates 26/6/03 (afternoon)
Friday 27 June 2003
Principal and Vice-Chancellor Dr Brian Lang (centre) with Professor Marvin Eisenberg and Lord Steel.
'Lost medics' graduate
Friday 27 June 2003
CAPTION: The 'Lost Medics' (above) with other medical students at St Andrews at the time (1968) and (below) after Graduating today, with (front centre) Professor Hugh MacDougall, Dean of Medicine and Professor Kenneth Lowe.
Honorary graduates 25/6/03 (morning)
Thursday 26 June 2003
L-R: Chancellor Sir Kenneth Dover, Honorary Graduates Professor Marshall Sahlins and Professor Colin Vincent and Principal and Vice-Chancellor, Dr Brian Lang.
Honorary graduates 25/6/03 (afternoon)
Thursday 26 June 2003
Principal and Vice-Chancellor, Dr Brian Lang (centre) with Honorary Graduates Adrian Hollis and Professor Sir David King.
Honorary graduates 24/6/03
Thursday 26 June 2003
L-R: Principal and Vice- Chancellor, Dr Brian Lang, Honorary Graduates Jack Vettriano and Sir Michael Bonallack and Chancellor Sir Kenneth Dover.
16th century building brought into 21st century
Thursday 26 June 2003
Date of issue: Thursday 26th June, 2003
Can crabs, coral or camels catch cold?
Tuesday 24 June 2003
ADVANCE NOTIFICATION OF CONFERENCE - PRESS ATTENDANCE WELCOME, ABSTRACTS AVAILABLE IN ADVANCE.
Best accommodation award
Tuesday 24 June 2003
CAPTION: John Horobin (far right) accepts the Best Accommodation Award from Jamie Cash (Group Travel magazine) and the BBC's Sophie Raworth.
A new twist in optical traps
Tuesday 24 June 2003
CAPTION: A group of four particles rotated by the helical wavefronts of light in a Bessel light beam
Violence, culture and identity
Monday 23 June 2003
CAPTION: Spanish bullfighting in action - one of the cultural representations of violence under study at St Andrews
German competition winners announced
Thursday 19 June 2003
CAPTION: Scotland Manager Berti Vogts with two winners from the German competition
'Classic' performance at St Andrews
Thursday 19 June 2003
CAPTION: Winners and Organisers of this year's Classics competition
Classics drama at St Andrews
Wednesday 18 June 2003
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Berti Vogts kicks off German competition
Wednesday 18 June 2003
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Lord Steel to be awarded honorary degree
Monday 16 June 2003
The University of St Andrews is to award distinguished politician and former Presiding Officer of the Scottish Parliament, Lord David Steel, an honorary degree.
Deputy Principal to be awarded honorary degree
Thursday 12 June 2003
CAPTION: Professor Colin Vincent
How did the earth move?
Monday 09 June 2003
CAPTION: "Rocks forming the Scottish mainland may have moved hundreds of km towards the ancient crust of the Outer Hebrides to create a huge range of Caledonian Mountains 420 million years ago"
Scientists of the future
Friday 06 June 2003
Fifty keen young scientists from all over the UK will arrive at the University of St Andrews this weekend to participate in a Scottish Executive funded residential Chemistry Camp.
RSC awards for chemists
Tuesday 03 June 2003
CAPTION: (L-R) Professor John Irvine, Professor Russell Morris and Professor Neville Richardson.
EUR1m project to save Europe's threatened coasts
Monday 02 June 2003
CAPTION: The sunrise and swans at the Eden site with St Andrews in the background.
Chemistry: the vital element
Friday 30 May 2003
Two hundred Chemistry teachers from every corner of Scotland will descend on the University of St Andrews today (Friday 30th May 2003) to learn about the latest developments in the world of chemistry and how they can take them back to their classrooms.
The art of surprise
Thursday 22 May 2003
Creative Writing students from the University of St Andrews will join forces with Fine Arts students from Duncan of Jordanstone College tomorrow (Friday May 23rd) to produce a show full of surprises.
Higher education: the future
Thursday 22 May 2003
A University of St Andrews economist will lead the collective voice of UK University academics as they meet to discuss the implications of the Government's White Paper on the future of Higher Education.
First 24 hour university library in Scotland
Monday 19 May 2003
The University of St Andrews is the first in Scotland to offer 24 hour library opening during crucial exam times. The move, a direct display of meeting student needs, began on a trial basis this weekend (Sunday 18th May, 2003).
Student 'business brains' announced
Friday 16 May 2003
CAPTION: The winners, organisers and sponsors of the Student Business Plan Competition 2003 CREDIT: The University of St Andrews
Chemist awarded by RSC
Thursday 15 May 2003
CAPTION: Professor Peter Bruce CREDIT: The University of St Andrews
St Andrews signs Franco-Scottish alliance
Wednesday 14 May 2003
An historic agreement was signed today (Wednesday 14th May, 2003) between three Scottish and six French Universities to establish joint PhD programmes.
Student 'business brains' awarded
Tuesday 13 May 2003
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Economics students 'debut' research
Monday 12 May 2003
CAPTION: One of the students presents her research at the Economics event last week.
Student tutors rewarded
Wednesday 07 May 2003
CAPTION: Members of the Student Tutoring Programme 2003 CREDIT: The University of St Andrews
Student essay competition winners
Tuesday 06 May 2003
Students will be rewarded for their creative writing skills today (Tuesday 6th May, 2003) at the University of St Andrew's Student Essay Competition Awards Ceremony.
Pulitzer poet Paul Muldoon to visit St Andrews
Tuesday 06 May 2003
Pulitzer Prize winning poet, Paul Muldoon, will discuss his craft and perform readings of his work during a visit to the University of St Andrews this week.
May Day myth at St Andrews
Tuesday 29 April 2003
Renowned novelist and mythographer Marina Warner will give a lecture and host a booksigning session at the University of St Andrews this week (Thursday 1st May, 2003).
International interest in scientific instruments
Monday 28 April 2003
CAPTION: The Universal instrument, made by Humphrey Cole of London in 1582 - part of the University's collection of scientific instruments.
Prestigious prize for Scottish Parliament research
Wednesday 23 April 2003
A researcher who revealed that the first Scottish Parliament was one of the most argumentative and powerful parliaments in the world has been awarded a prestigious book prize for his research.
Science & dance festival kicks off
Monday 21 April 2003
Scientists from the University of St Andrews will team up with some of the countries leading experimental choreographers in an innovative Science & Dance Festival starting tonight.
'Lost medics' to graduate
Friday 18 April 2003
A group of doctors who studied medicine at the University of St Andrews will finally graduate this summer - more than 30 years after embarking on their course.
Survey of cancer genes uncovers Viking roots
Wednesday 16 April 2003
The Scots and Northern Irish are genetically distinct from elsewhere in the UK, with a different legacy of inherited cancers than in England and Wales, according to the largest ever survey of its kind.
Sprechen sie Deutsch?
Tuesday 15 April 2003
CAPTION: Scotland's national coach, Bert Vogts. CREDIT: The Scottish Football Association.
Student enterprise information day
Monday 14 April 2003
Enterprising students and staff from the University of St Andrews will be given the chance to make key business contacts at an information day later this month.
St Andrews expert testifies at 9-11 hearing
Friday 11 April 2003
A University of St Andrews expert in terrorism has testified at the first hearing of the 9-11 Commission.
Ancient St Andrews photographs in U.S exhibition
Friday 04 April 2003
*Pic caption - "St Salvator's College Chapel from the Southeast" - 1845 - Credit University of St Andrews Library/Hay Fleming Trustees - Album 66-3*
Blue Nile's source to reveal its dark secrets
Thursday 03 April 2003
A team of scientists from St Andrews and Wales are set to make an important contribution to understanding what caused the collapse of one of the World's great dynasties around 4200 years ago, that of the Egyptian Old Kingdom.
Healthy living
Monday 31 March 2003
Health professionals and social scientists at the Universities of St Andrews and Dundee are working to take issues of health and lifestyle into the community.
E-comm facility showcased to UK education sector
Friday 28 March 2003
A pioneering e-commerce facility allowing students and other customers of the University of St Andrews to pay for goods or services on-line is being showcased to educational institutions from throughout the UK today (Friday 28 March 2003).
University crimeline
Wednesday 26 March 2003
*PIC CAPTION - left to right - Superintendent Alan Maich, Fife Constabulary's Eastern Division; Rory O'Hare, President of Students Association; PC Valerie Craig, University Community Constable; Dr Brian Lang, University Principal and Vice-Chancellor and Chief Inspector Alan Small, Deputy Commander of Fife Constabulary's Eastern Division*
Psychologist awarded prestigious readership
Tuesday 25 March 2003
PSYCHOLOGIST AWARDED PRESTIGIOUS READERSHIP
Honorary degrees
Tuesday 25 March 2003
Figures from the world of science and literature are among those receiving honorary degrees from the University of St Andrews this summer.
New investigations into cancer
Monday 24 March 2003
Scientists at the University of St Andrews have been awarded funding to look at the differences between cancer cells and normal cells using new optical methods.
Rhyme and reason collaboration
Monday 17 March 2003
A series of poems aimed at fostering creative dialogue between poetry and science have inspired a number of events throughout the UK involving a number of internationally celebrated artists.
Betty Boothroyd to be awarded honorary degree
Thursday 13 March 2003
BETTY BOOTHROYD TO BE AWARDED HONORARY DEGREE
Tom Paulin to give memorial lecture
Wednesday 12 March 2003
Leading poet, lecturer and polemicist Tom Paulin will give this year's George Jack Memorial Lecture in the University of St Andrews School of English tomorrow (Thurs 13 March 2003).
Here comes the sun!
Wednesday 12 March 2003
CAPTION: 'The Sun, the Earth's auroral belt and aurora.' Courtesy of the SOHO consortium. Soho is a project of international cooperation between ESA and NASA.
Artist to host charity painting masterclass
Wednesday 12 March 2003
World renowned Scottish artist Jack Vettriano is to host a unique painting masterclass at the University of St Andrews as part of a charity campaign to inspire the next generation of artists.
Countdown to charities campaign fashion show
Monday 10 March 2003
*Pic caption - painting to be auctioned at show - "Do You Still Dream?" - copyright Jack Vettriano, courtesy of Portland Gallery, London*
Amorous ostriches
Friday 07 March 2003
The courtship behaviour of ostriches towards humans is to be explained at a series of public events aimed at promoting science.
Management team to create vision for Edinburgh
Thursday 06 March 2003
The City of Edinburgh Council has called on University of St Andrews management experts to develop a vision for Scotland's capital city in 2020.
Aim to keep foreign languages alive
Thursday 06 March 2003
The University of St Andrews is spearheading a campaign to counter the decline in the study of foreign languages at secondary school level, following their removal from the post-14 compulsory core curriculum.
Psychologists open doors to the mind
Wednesday 05 March 2003
CAPTION: An illustration of research at the School of Psychology - 3-D model faces accentuating (right) or diminishing masculine face shape. Researchers at St Andrews have used computer graphics to study facial attributions. Unexpectedly, women were found to prefer slightly feminised male faces. CREDIT: Professor David Perrett
Latest challenge fund development
Wednesday 05 March 2003
The latest development in the £3 million Challenge Fund will be announced at a conference in Dundee today (Wednesday 4th March, 2003).
Royal Society of Edinburgh appointments
Tuesday 04 March 2003
Two University of St Andrews academics have been elected Fellows of The Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE).
Classics taken to 'higher' level
Tuesday 04 March 2003
A group of up to eighty local school pupils with an interest in the Classics will be welcomed to the University of St Andrews next week (Wednesday 12th March, 2003) for a conference aimed especially at pupils of the subject at Highers level.
Reputation for medical teaching cemented
Monday 03 March 2003
PIC CAPTION: (l-r) Professor Michael Steel, Principal and Vice- Chancellor Dr Brian Lang and Professor Hugh MacDougall at the dinner. CREDIT: The University of St Andrews
Jack Vettriano to be awarded honorary degree
Monday 03 March 2003
CAPTION: Jack Vettriano at the re-opening of the University's Old Union Diner last year. CREDIT: Ian Jacobs Photography
Awards for university's 'ground-breaking' research
Friday 28 February 2003
Two University of St Andrews scientists have been awarded funding by Scottish Enterprise for 'ground-breaking' research in the areas of renewable energy and optoelectronics.
Rectorial installation: Principal's welcome
Friday 21 February 2003
*Pic caption - Sir Clement Freud being officially installed by University Chancellor, Sir Kenneth Dover*
Retirement of university Professor
Thursday 20 February 2003
*Pic caption - l-r - Professor Alexander, Mrs Alexander and Professor Crawford*
New mace to play key role at university event
Thursday 20 February 2003
CAPTION: The finial of the new mace, depicting Laurence of Lindores.
Fashion show aims for record charity target
Thursday 20 February 2003
A sneak preview of this year's official University of St Andrews Charities Campaign Fashion Show was revealed today (Thursday 20 February 2003).
Rectorial installation
Wednesday 19 February 2003
*Pic caption - Rory O'Hare, President of Students Association with Sir Clement Freud at traditional rectorial "drag" on Thursday 20 Feb 2003*
Discovery of UK's newest plant species
Wednesday 19 February 2003
Two plant scientists working at the University of St Andrews have reported the discovery of Britain's newest plant species.
Scots school pupils to sample life at St Andrews
Tuesday 18 February 2003
Scottish school pupils are being offered a week's taster session at the University of St Andrews.
Multi-million pound research funding
Wednesday 12 February 2003
The University of St Andrews has been awarded over £5 million for investment in science and research.
Wanted: student entrepreneurs
Monday 10 February 2003
The Student Business Plan Competition - to be launched on Wednesday 19 February 2003 - is offering £3,500 in return for creative, innovative and commercially viable new business start-up ideas from students of the University of St Andrews.
Memory and the brain
Tuesday 04 February 2003
One of the world's authorities on the neurobiology of learning and memory is to give a series of public lectures at the University of St Andrews.
Classics event in St Andrews
Monday 27 January 2003
Two leading ancient historians will deliver lectures at the University of St Andrews this week (Wednesday 29th January, 2003), as part of a series of public events organised by the Tayside Classical Association.
University staff build career bridges
Wednesday 22 January 2003
The first recruits to an innovative course allowing junior managers and senior support staff from the Universities of Dundee, St Andrews and Abertay Dundee to develop their careers will be formally inducted today (Wednesday 22 January 2003).
'Important' find salvaged from 17th cent shipwreck
Friday 10 January 2003
PHOTO CAPTION: Raising the gun with air bags. CREDIT: Dr Colin Martin.
Rectorial installation
Thursday 09 January 2003
The new Rector of the University of St Andrews, journalist, author and broadcaster Sir Clement Freud, will be officially installed next month.
Marrying your 'parents'
Wednesday 08 January 2003
Psychologists have found that humans select long-term partners who not only look like themselves, but look like their opposite sex parents.
Managing impact of environmental change
Tuesday 07 January 2003
A new course aimed at meeting industry's demand for solutions to a growing number of costly environmental problems is to be launched by the Universities of St Andrews and Dundee.
OBE for services to education
Wednesday 01 January 2003
The Master and Deputy Principal of the University of St Andrews has been awarded the OBE in the New Year's Honours list for services to education.