News archive 2004
Monkey talk
Thursday 23 December 2004
CAPTION: The Diana monkey, whose varied alarm calls indicate complex vocals tracts. CREDIT: Dr Klaus Zuberbühler
Suicide in Scotland
Wednesday 22 December 2004
Suicide rates for young people have increased dramatically in Scotland's most deprived areas, according to research by the University of St Andrews.
The dangers of counterfeit cigarettes
Wednesday 15 December 2004
A scientist at the University of St Andrews has discovered high levels of a cancer-causing toxic metal in counterfeit cigarettes, widely available in the UK.
Illuminating lecture for local school pupils
Tuesday 14 December 2004
Light, colour and optics are the subjects of a public lecture at the University of St Andrews this week.
Call of the whales
Tuesday 14 December 2004
CAPTION: A transient killer whale. CREDIT: Volker Deecke.
'Superbugs' centre opened by Jim Wallace
Wednesday 08 December 2004
CAPTION: Professor James Naismith (right) explains the facility's equipment to the Deputy First Minister. CREDIT: Peter Adamson.
SDHI seminar announces morning-after pill finding
Friday 03 December 2004
Providing women with advanced supplies of the morning after pill does not reduce the abortion rate.
From photography pioneers - Nelson's naval surgeon
Thursday 02 December 2004
A book charting the lives of thousands of former students, staff and graduates of the University of St Andrews is launched this week.
Peter Adamson awarded first university medal
Wednesday 01 December 2004
CAPTION: Peter Adamson (centre) withe Sir Kenneth Dover and Dr Brian Lang.
Honorary graduates - St Andrews day 2004
Wednesday 01 December 2004
CAPTION: (L-R) Chancellor Sir Kenneth Dover, Dr Ian Bostridge, Sir Richard Armstrong and Principal and Vice-Chancellor, Dr Brian Lang.
Should our diets go back to basics?
Tuesday 30 November 2004
Should we return to the diet of our ancestors to prevent everything from cancer to hot flushes in menopausal women?
Students dig deep for charity
Thursday 25 November 2004
St Andrews students raised over £5,000 for Children In Need in just one weekend.
St Andrew's day graduation
Thursday 25 November 2004
Musicians, students and staff will be honoured next week at the University of St Andrews St Andrew's Day graduation ceremony (Tuesday 30 November 2004).
Christmas carol service
Thursday 25 November 2004
Friends and alumni of the University of St Andrews are being invited to attend this year's Alumni Carol Service.
Studies of the Middle East + Central Asia
Wednesday 24 November 2004
A new institute examining everything from the security challenges and cultures to the histories and language of the Middle East, Central Asia and Caucasus has been created at the University of St Andrews.
Star-gazing on St Andrew's night
Tuesday 23 November 2004
* Pic caption - Image of the spiral galaxy NGC891 obtained last week with the James Gregory Telescope *
Scientist shares multi-million pound award
Tuesday 23 November 2004
A new generation of faster, more efficient electronics and computers than those using today's silicon-based technologies could be the end result of a collaborative research project involving the University of St Andrews.
Apes 'ape' more rationally than humans
Wednesday 17 November 2004
When we describe someone 'aping' someone else, it implies they are mindlessly copying them. This does apes a disservice, according to a recent study by scientists from the University of St Andrews. In fact, it's the young members of our own species who are more likely to 'ape' their elders without too much thought.
Complementary medicine - a role in cancer therapy?
Wednesday 10 November 2004
The role of nutrition and complementary medicine in everything from cancer risk to menopausal symptoms will be explored at a public event at the University of St Andrews next month.
£1.6m 'living links' to human evolution
Monday 08 November 2004
CAPTION: An important mission of the new Study Centre will be to make experimental studies of primate behaviour, like tool use, accessible to the general public.
The Dan Hemingway prize book launch
Tuesday 02 November 2004
*Pic caption - Mr and Mrs Hemingway (seated) with some of the previous prize winners*
Charcoal revealed true age of new man
Monday 01 November 2004
CAPTION: Professor Michael Bird with a cast of the oldest (40,000 years) Homo sapiens skull known from southeast Asia.
Scientists discover new human species
Thursday 28 October 2004
CAPTION: The skull of the new human species Homo floresiensis, revealed to the World today. CREDIT: Peter Brown, University of New England, Australia.
Medical initiative hits schools
Wednesday 27 October 2004
An initiative aimed at developing interest in the healthcare professions in Scottish youngsters kicked off a local programme in St Andrews this week.
Italian-Scots alliance strengthened with visit
Tuesday 26 October 2004
CAPTION: Professor Ronnie Ferguson welcomes His Excellency Giancarlo Aragona to St Andrews.
A closer look at the chapel
Friday 22 October 2004
CAPTION: St Salvator's Chapel, 1845. CREDIT: University of St Andrews Archives
2004 golf scholarships awarded
Friday 22 October 2004
Nine bursaries to play golf at the University of St Andrews were awarded this week.
2004 scholarships awarded
Wednesday 20 October 2004
Over one hundred students received scholarships to study at the University of St Andrews yesterday (Wednesday 20th October 2004).
Poet wins UK's biggest prize
Monday 11 October 2004
CAPTION: Kathleen Jamie, winner of the 2004 Forward Prize.
Imagine.. John Lennon at 64
Friday 08 October 2004
CAPTION: How John Lennon might have looked if he were still alive on his 64th birthday tomorrow. CREDIT: www.perceptionlab.com , The University of St Andrews.
Archaeology project wins 'Oscar'
Friday 08 October 2004
CAPTION: Tom Dawson (right) receiving the award on behalf of Shorewatch.
Local school pupils experiment with science
Wednesday 06 October 2004
* Pupils from Bell Baxter High School, Cupar taking part in the Day of Physics *
Scotland's crumbling coastlines
Tuesday 05 October 2004
Scotland's crumbling coastlines are proving a crucial resource for coastal communities to work on archaeological projects, preserving valuable information before it is lost forever.
What have we learned since the Black Report?
Thursday 30 September 2004
A conference asking, "What have we learned since the Black Report?" will be held at the University of St Andrews today.
St Andrews hall makes Booker shortlist
Thursday 30 September 2004
A graduate of the St Andrews M.Litt in Creative Writing has won a place on this year's Man Booker Prize shortlist with her second novel, The Electric Michelangelo.
The hidden value of a trip to the west end
Wednesday 29 September 2004
Musicals including Les Miserables and The Lion King provide their audiences with a distinct philosophy of life, as well as entertainment, according to a University of St Andrews theology lecturer.
The fruits of DNA explored
Thursday 23 September 2004
CAPTION: (L to R) Iain Smith MSP was a guest at the recent reception for the 'DNA in the Garden' exhibition. Professor Keith Sillar, Dr Alyson Tobin and Dr Susan Gilchrist of the BBSRC are pictured with him.
New athletics facilities 'on track'
Thursday 23 September 2004
New athletics facilities at the University of St Andrews will be unveiled by former Olympics sprinter and local MP Menzies Campbell next week (Wednesday 29th Sept, 2004).
Against all odds
Friday 17 September 2004
CAPTION: The winner of this year's Provost's Prize, Wilma Reekie, is pictured fourth from left with (L- R) Professor Ron Piper, Nicky Haxell, Provost John Simpson, last year's winner Mhairi Young and Professor Christopher Smith.
Science fun for St Andrews
Thursday 16 September 2004
Budding scientists, active researchers and local community groups are invited to attend a brainstorming meeting aimed at communicating science to the general public.
Salmon lice - genetic comparisons
Thursday 09 September 2004
CREDIT: Alan Walker. CAPTION: Adult female sea lice attached in their typical position along the back of a wild Atlantic salmon caught in July 2004.
Conference celebrates award winning space mission
Friday 03 September 2004
A group of maths experts from the University of St Andrews is hosting a major international conference to discuss the achievements of an award winning space mission which is helping to further mankind's understanding of the Sun.
Royal Society of Edinburgh research awards
Thursday 02 September 2004
A group of St Andrews researchers will be able to develop their ideas in Scotland after receiving grants from The Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE).
Life-saving role of car exhaust catalysts
Thursday 02 September 2004
Technology used in car exhaust catalysts and washing powders could produce new materials for medicine, saving hundreds of lives in the process.
Centenary celebration
Wednesday 01 September 2004
* Caption - Bishop James Kennedy, Founder of St Salvator's College - from a stained glass window in the organ loft of St Salvator's Chapel *
Resurrection for crumbling wall
Tuesday 31 August 2004
One of the University of St Andrews' most historic and threatened features will be unveiled today after a two-year restoration programme.
University hosts major management conference
Thursday 26 August 2004
Leading experts from the world of international management and business will arrive in St Andrews this weekend for a major conference on 'Management Futures'.
Museum of Natural History opens to public
Thursday 26 August 2004
CAPTION: The Museum is home to a fine collection of fossils.
The original David Beckham
Thursday 12 August 2004
CAPTION: Dr Jason König has shed new light on a little-known athlete called Marcus Aurelius Asklepiades.
US cash injection for cancer scientists
Thursday 29 July 2004
St Andrews scientists exploring the role of phyto-oestrogens in cancer prevention and treatment have attracted the attention of an American company which specialises in the nutritional treatment of cancer.
International Biblical scholars at St Andrews
Tuesday 27 July 2004
Earlier this month, St Mary's College hosted an international conference on Old Testament Interpretation and the Social Sciences.
Japanese collaboration rewarded
Monday 26 July 2004
A St. Andrews-led team of UK physicists have been recognised by a body which rewards collaborative research between the UK and Japan.
Anything you can do..
Monday 26 July 2004
CAPTION: One of the duetting Costa- Rican wrens. CREDIT: Professor Peter Slater.
Elaborate gateway reopens after restoration
Monday 19 July 2004
An ornate set of wrought iron gates, which were under threat from the elements, will be reinstalled next week thanks to a generous bequest.
Can food choice dictate tumour characteristics?
Wednesday 14 July 2004
The size, strain and seriousness of tumours could be dictated by what you eat.
University to sell Hamilton Hall
Friday 09 July 2004
The University of St Andrews has confirmed it is actively considering the sale of Hamilton Hall, one of the most distinctive properties in St Andrews and a building instantly recognised by golf enthusiasts throughout the world.
Rwandan dance for Scottish universities
Thursday 08 July 2004
A group of Rwandan students will show their appreciation to five Scottish universities this weekend (Sat 10 July 2004) when they perform a colourful traditional dance in honour of a charitable scholarship scheme.
Would you trust this man?
Monday 05 July 2004
Caption: The researchers manipulated the normal image of Tony Blair (centre) to make him look more dominant (left) or more trustworthy (right). Images © Perception Lab
Medical collaboration with Edinburgh announced
Friday 02 July 2004
The Universities of St Andrews and Edinburgh are to collaborate on medical teaching and research, providing 50 more doctors per year for the NHS in Scotland and offering more opportunities for Scottish students to train as doctors.
Cash award for cancer detection device
Friday 02 July 2004
A device using light to detect, diagnose and monitor cancer is one step closer, with news of a cash award for two St Andrews scientists.
Monkeying around
Wednesday 30 June 2004
The bigger the brain, the stronger chance that a primate will deceive its peers.
New halo for The Saint
Tuesday 29 June 2004
The University of St Andrews independent student newspaper "The Saint" has lifted one of the top awards in the Herald Scottish Student Press Awards 2004.
Honorary graduates 25/6/04 (pm)
Tuesday 29 June 2004
L-R: Principal & Vice Chancellor Dr Brian Lang, Sir Trevor McDonald, Prof Jean-Marie Lehn, Chancellor Sir Kenneth Dover.
Honorary graduates 25/6/04 (am)
Tuesday 29 June 2004
L-R: Prof Roger Green, Prof Linda Partridge, Principal & Vice- Chancellor Dr Brian Lang.
DNA in the garden
Tuesday 29 June 2004
CAPTION: The 'talking plant cell' - part of the 'DNA in the garden' exhibition opening this weekend at the Botanic Garden. CREDIT: Sean Earnshaw.
Honorary graduates 24/6/04 (pm)
Monday 28 June 2004
L-R: Principal & Vice-Chancellor Dr Brian Lang, Sir Angus Grossart, Robert Fisk and Chancellor Sir Kenneth Dover.
Honorary graduates 24/6/04 (am)
Monday 28 June 2004
L-R: Prof Fergus Millar, Timothy Garton Ash, Roger Crofts and Principal & Vice-Chancellor Dr Brian Lang.
Prestigious fellowships for young researchers
Thursday 24 June 2004
Dr Ineke De Moortel and Dr Sophie Huczynska, young researchers in the School of Mathematics and Statistics, have both been awarded four-year Royal Society Dorothy Hodgkin Fellowships.
Honorary graduates 23/6/04 (pm)
Thursday 24 June 2004
(left-right): Chancellor Sir Kenneth Dover, Bob Dylan, Professor Cheryll Tickle, Professor Hilary Putnam, Principal and Vice-Chancellor Dr Brian Lang after yesterday's graduation ceremony.
Honorary graduates 23/6/04 (am)
Thursday 24 June 2004
Principal and Vice-Chancellor Dr Brian Lang (centre) with honorary graduates Cardinal Archbishop O'Brien (left) and Fred Goodwin (right).
Bob Dylan made a doctor of music
Thursday 24 June 2004
Caption: Legendary folk-rock singer, Bob Dylan, with Chancellor Sir Keneth Dover after being awarded his honorary degree (MusD) yesterday (Wednesday 23rd June 2004).
Principal's opening graduation address
Wednesday 23 June 2004
Given by Dr Brian Lang, Principal & Vice-Chancellor at the opening Graduation ceremony, 22nd June 2004.
Alumni reunion weekend
Wednesday 23 June 2004
In the same week as the new Class of 2004 graduates leave St Andrews, over 120 alumni, most of whom are celebrating five and ten- year milestone anniversaries, are preparing to return to their alma mater, together with family and friends.
Opening doors to higher education
Tuesday 22 June 2004
The opportunities for mature or part-time students to embark on a University of St Andrews degree are to be highlighted at an evening event next week (Wednesday 30 June 2004).
Combating superbugs
Friday 18 June 2004
CAPTION: MRSA, one of the 'superbugs' under study at St Andrews.
Touch of tartan for Scotland's oldest university
Thursday 17 June 2004
*Pic credit - University of St Andrews*
Time no longer running out for 'biological clock'
Thursday 17 June 2004
A computer scientist at the University of Andrews has developed a ground-breaking formula for working out when a woman's 'biological clock' is likely to stop ticking.
Legendary rock icon to be awarded hon degree
Wednesday 16 June 2004
CAPTION: Bob Dylan, to be honoured by the University next week, is the subject of an academic book by Professor Neil Corcoran (School of English).
Recognition for university staff
Tuesday 08 June 2004
Nearly 50 staff, including residence managers, chefs and general assistants, will receive awards and commendations from the University of St Andrews tomorrow (Wednesday 9 June 2004).
Minority languages conference
Tuesday 08 June 2004
A conference looking at a host of "minority" languages ranging from Scots, Irish and Orcadian to Corsican and Portuguese will take place at the University of St Andrews later this week.
Viewing Venus
Monday 07 June 2004
The University of St Andrews will open its Observatory to the public this week for a special viewing event of the planet Venus.
Mum's the word for 7 lucky students!
Friday 04 June 2004
As if juggling a career with part- time study wasn't enough - seven students on the St Andrews part- time degree programme have produced babies as well as achieving qualifications.
How monkeys make friends in high places
Monday 31 May 2004
CAPTION: L-R The Diana monkey and the putty-nosed monkey, who share living space in West Africa's Ivory Coast. CREDIT: Dr Klaus Zuberbühler
Sprechen sie Deutsch?
Tuesday 18 May 2004
CAPTION: Scotland coach Berti Vogts at last year's launch. CREDIT: Ian Jacobs
St Andrews student wins international prize
Monday 17 May 2004
CAPTION: Conrad Feather, winner of this year's St Andrews Prize.
University spin-out wins major business award
Wednesday 12 May 2004
* Pic caption - Left-to-right - Kenneth Boyd, Kieron McFadyen (Shell Technical Director, Europe) and Craig Harvey *
'Question Time' comes to St Andrews
Tuesday 11 May 2004
Students at the University of St Andrews will play host to David Dimbleby later this week when the flagship BBC programme Question Time broadcasts from the student union.
University staff 'walk to work'
Friday 07 May 2004
Health-conscious staff from the University of St Andrews will don their trainers or cycling shorts next week (Monday 10th May 2004) to take part in the University's second fund- raising 'Walk / Cycle to Work' event.
Student 'business brains' announced
Friday 30 April 2004
Students with the best brains for business were rewarded today by the University of St Andrews (Friday 30th April 2004).
Student 'business brains' to be awarded
Thursday 29 April 2004
Students with the best brains for business will be rewarded tomorrow (Friday 30th April 2004) by the University of St Andrews, when the winners of their Student Business Plan competition will be announced.
Managing the managers
Thursday 29 April 2004
How can managers retain a work- life balance and handle the moral dilemmas faced in day-to-day working life, while preventing accounting scandals and corporate collapses in their organisations?
Erasing the Renaissance
Thursday 29 April 2004
A leading expert in Renaissance culture will today examine the likelihood that writers of the late sixteenth century had the equivalent to our modern notebooks and palm pilots.
University plans major new arts building
Thursday 22 April 2004
The University of St Andrews is to seek planning permission for a major new town centre building which will provide much needed teaching and research space for the Faculty of Arts and a new home for the School of International Relations.
Honorary degrees
Thursday 15 April 2004
Figures from the worlds of art, science, politics and the media are among those receiving honorary degrees from the University of St Andrews this summer.
Sprechen sie Deutsch?
Wednesday 14 April 2004
CAPTION: Scotland manager Berti Vogts with the winners of last year's competition.
European question time
Tuesday 13 April 2004
Members of the European Parliament face a public grilling in St Andrews this week.
MEP's take the stand in public debate
Tuesday 06 April 2004
St Andrews students, staff and the general public will be given the chance to "grill¿ Members of the European Parliament later this month (Friday 16 April 2004).
National prize for St Andrews star-gazer
Thursday 01 April 2004
The University of St Andrews Head of Astronomy has been awarded a prestigious prize by the Royal Astronomical Society.
University opens admissions office in India
Tuesday 30 March 2004
The University of St Andrews has opened an admissions office in India in a bid to further diversify the overseas student community.
Novel medical scanner begins trials
Friday 26 March 2004
CAPTION: (Left)A SCREEN SHOT FROM THE SCANNER IMAGES A PAIR OF HANDS, (Right) DR DUNCAN ROBERTSON WITH THE SCANNER. CREDIT: Dr Duncan Robertson
Tribute to former student
Wednesday 24 March 2004
CAPTION: Winner of this year's Dan Hemingway Prize (centre) Holly Culbreath, with members of the Hemingway family and judges.
Chance to sample life at St Andrews
Wednesday 24 March 2004
School pupils interested in a free sample of life at the University of St Andrews have just one week left to apply for this year's summer school.
Psychologist's 'outstanding accolade'
Tuesday 23 March 2004
CAPTION: Dr Zuberbühler recording Diana monkeys in the Ivory Coast.
Cancer-fighting food database goes on-line
Thursday 18 March 2004
Foods which could prevent teenagers from developing cancer are being highlighted by a unique website created by a University of St Andrews scientist.
Health inequalities
Wednesday 17 March 2004
A lively debate on health inequalities will take place in St Andrews this week (Friday 19 March 2004).
Struggling to fit in
Tuesday 16 March 2004
Ethnic minority women are forced to dress in a certain way to "fit in¿ at work, according to Scots management experts.
Wanted! - babies and toddlers
Thursday 11 March 2004
St Andrews psychologists are looking for young minds to take part in a hands-on study into child brain development.
The psychology of life
Thursday 11 March 2004
Psychologists at the University of St Andrews will open their doors this weekend (13th March 2004) as part of National Science Week.
A virtual field trip into the wild
Thursday 11 March 2004
CAPTION: A screen capture of the computer simulation which will allow visitors to make a lightning "virtual field trip" to two different wild chimpanzee communities. CREDIT: Steve Smart
Universities in 2025
Tuesday 09 March 2004
A look into the future of Scottish Universities will be hosted by Scotland's oldest HE institution today (Tuesday 9th March 2004).
The food of survival
Monday 08 March 2004
CAPTION: Zebra finches - two male with a female (centre). CREDIT: University of St Andrews.
Tripping the light fantastic
Friday 05 March 2004
The role of light in everything from non-invasive medical procedures to the next generation of space travel will be demonstrated by a new UK-wide science roadshow.
Student Rag Week raises £11k
Friday 05 March 2004
CAPTION: The Students' Association, which hosted record numbers during this year's Rag Week.
Mary Queen of Scots - in St Andrews
Thursday 04 March 2004
An expert on the life of Mary Queen of Scots will give a lecture on 'the unluckiest ruler in British history' in St Andrews today - concentrating solely on her time spent in the Fife town.
The clever calls of nature
Wednesday 03 March 2004
Scientists have discovered that birds are capable of recognising calls that other species use to warn each other about predators.
Gold, galaxies and graverobbing
Wednesday 03 March 2004
CAPTION - 'Exploding' dissection: one of nine plates illustrating a progressive dissection of the trunk, by David Waterston and J.T. Murray, c. 1931
St Andrews six elected RSE fellows
Tuesday 02 March 2004
Six University of St Andrews academics have been elected Fellows of The Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE).
Contemporary printmaking in Scotland
Tuesday 02 March 2004
The cream of Scotland's printmaking talent will go on show this month at an exhibition organised by St Andrews students.
The beagle has landed?
Friday 27 February 2004
CAPTION: DR ROBERT PRESCOTT WITH THE SALVAGED ANCHOR CREDIT: BBC
Academic joins beguiling kingdom
Monday 23 February 2004
CAPTION: The island of Redonda, pictured from neighbouring Montserrat. CREDIT: Reino de Redonda
University agrees to phased rent rises
Friday 20 February 2004
The University of St Andrews is to proceed with plans to increase student rents to bring accommodation charges into line with other UK universities - but has agreed to phase the price rise over three years to moderate its impact on the student pocket.
Italian initiative launched
Tuesday 17 February 2004
Language scholars at the University of St Andrews will launch a Unique new initiative aimed at establishing links with an ancient region in Italy.
Students aim to raise £10k for charity
Thursday 12 February 2004
Fundraising students at the University of St Andrews aim to beat an impressive £10k+ raised last year during the annual student-run Rag Week.
Student entrepreneurs sought
Thursday 12 February 2004
The University of St Andrews is launching an innovative £10,000 competition for student entrepreneurs, which will provide them with an 'entrepreneurial toolkit' invaluable for graduate employment and starting up new businesses.
The smell of love
Wednesday 11 February 2004
CAPTION: Males who preferred female pheremones also preferred feminised faces (image on the right is 25% feminised; image on the left is 25% masculinised). CREDIT: Perception Lab (www.perceptionlab.com)
Licensing agreement for vital research
Tuesday 10 February 2004
The Universities of St Andrews and Edinburgh have announced a licensing and commercialisation agreement with an emerging pharmaceutical company to develop medicine for the treatment of acute kidney failure.
Scientists clone novel enzyme
Thursday 05 February 2004
Scientists have cloned a unique environmentally friendly enzyme, which will open the doors to researchers around the World developing possible commercial and medical applications.
'Outstanding' recognition for historian
Thursday 29 January 2004
CAPTION: Dr Bruce Gordon, the recipient of an Outstanding Academic Title award.
University takes action to address rent losses
Wednesday 28 January 2004
The University of St Andrews Court is to consider a recommendation from its Planning and Resources Committee to increase students rents by an average of 27% from September 2004 to bring accommodation charges into line with other UK universities.
Former student returns after 230 years
Wednesday 28 January 2004
CAPTION: The Fergusson maquette with (l-r) Dr Brian Lang, David Annand and Peter Robinson. CREDIT: University of St Andrews.
University rewarded for care of ancient trees
Friday 23 January 2004
CAPTION: The award-winning trees CREDIT: University of St Andrews
University purchases gateway
Monday 19 January 2004
CAPTION: The Gateway, a high quality facility which will support the university's world class teaching and research. CREDIT: Jim Crawford.
St Andrews Don wins a Whitbread
Thursday 15 January 2004
Don Paterson, the Dundonian poet, musician and lecturer in creative writing at the University of St Andrews, has won the 2003 Whitbread Prize for Poetry with his fourth collection, Landing Light.