News archive 2007
Tiny Technology
Thursday 20 December 2007
A switch just one-tenth the size of a human hair has been developed by Scottish scientists to boost communication technologies.
Scots children top of the class
Wednesday 19 December 2007
A ground-breaking study testing an innovative method of teaching primary children to read and spell has shown that Scots children are the top of the class.
Can a scientist believe in the resurrection?
Wednesday 19 December 2007
Major new lecture series launches at the University tomorrow with a talk by the Bishop of Durham.
BBC science presenter to deliver lecture
Thursday 13 December 2007
Iain Stewart will deliver the first Public Christmas Lecture organised by the School of Geography and Geosciences.
Students launch environmentally-friendly fashion show
Thursday 13 December 2007
Next year's show aims to highlight sustainability issues.
Unlocking the mysteries of cross-gender writing
Thursday 13 December 2007
Fresh research into the phenomenon of transvestism in literature will attempt to unlock the mysteries of cross-gender writing.
GRADskills wins national award
Thursday 06 December 2007
Innovative programme wins Times Higher Award.
Early cervical cancer detection
Thursday 06 December 2007
Researchers at St Andrews have developed a new technology that could enhance early detection of cancer and potentially save lives.
At the heart of science and religion
Wednesday 05 December 2007
An ambitious new series of lectures sees St Andrews at the heart of debate.
How do elephants keep in touch?
Wednesday 05 December 2007
St Andrews' scientists have worked out how elephants keep in touch in the jungle.
University a 'massive success story in Scotland'
Friday 30 November 2007
First Minister praises University in his St Andrew's Day graduation address today.
First Minister returns to first University
Wednesday 28 November 2007
The Rt Hon Alex Salmond MSP will deliver Friday morning's Graduation address.
Arthouse cinema project launch
Wednesday 03 October 2007
Innovative project brings arthouse cinema to St Andrews.
Probing the nurseries of miniature planetary systems
Tuesday 20 November 2007
New research led by a University of St Andrews astronomer has found evidence for what might be the raw material for the beginning of shrunken versions of our solar system.
Cancer experts gather in St Andrews
Monday 19 November 2007
Scientists from around the world are in Scotland this week to share ideas in the fight against cancer.
A different way of working
Friday 09 November 2007
Exhibition of work by one of Britain's leading abstract artists opens at the Gateway tomorrow.
St Andrews and Cornell join forces in condensed matter physics
Thursday 08 November 2007
A distinguished Cornell physicist has been appointed to a research professorship.
Groundbreaking terrorism course launched
Wednesday 07 November 2007
Innovative internet-based postgraduate course is launched at St Andrews.
Spotlight shines on solar physicist
Tuesday 06 November 2007
Lecturer in Applied Mathematics is awarded a prestigious Philip Leverhulme Prize.
The physics of a golf swing
Tuesday 06 November 2007
Expert in the science behind the swing visits St Andrews.
Astronomer's role in new planets discovery
Wednesday 31 October 2007
A St Andrews researcher is part of the leading team of planet-hunting astronomers that have discovered three new planets.
Chemists 'attract' grant for £2m magnet
Wednesday 31 October 2007
Chemists at St Andrews are part of a UK team managing one of the largest magnets in the world.
'Braveheart' managers of the future
Monday 29 October 2007
Management academics have designed their own tartan which embodies the essential skills of managers of the future.
Elephants can 'smell danger'
Thursday 18 October 2007
Elephants can tell whether a human is a friend or foe by their scent and colour of clothing, according to St Andrews' researchers.
Credit-card medical detection kits one step closer
Tuesday 16 October 2007
Groundbreaking technology developed by St Andrews physicists.
Under attack
Monday 15 October 2007
Chimpanzees exaggerate their screams when under attack, according to St Andrews researchers.
Former Iranian hostages visit St Andrews
Monday 15 October 2007
Two leading figures in the Iranian hostage crisis of 1979 paid a visit to St Andrews today.
World on our doorstep
Friday 12 October 2007
Students from 80 different countries gathered in town today to mark the end of Student Experience Week.
Heartfelt generosity
Wednesday 10 October 2007
Local charity makes life-saving donation to University.
Science students inject new life into schools
Tuesday 09 October 2007
St Andrews leads Scotland with new science module.
The St Andrews Experience
Monday 08 October 2007
Staff and students are hosting a week-long series of special events this week.
Prestigious award for eminent psychologist
Wednesday 03 October 2007
Psychologist receives prestigious anthropology award.
Research grant for eczema drugs
Thursday 27 September 2007
Scientists secure £1 million funding to combat eczema.
Spinning slowly in the web
Wednesday 26 September 2007
Astronomers trace magnetic web binding baby stars to their surrounding gas and dust.
Treasures from special collections
Tuesday 25 September 2007
University Library unveils exhibition featuring some of the earliest treasures from its Special Collections.
St Andrews top Scottish university
Friday 21 September 2007
The University of St Andrews is named as the runner up for The Sunday Times UK University of the Year award 2007.
Satisfaction guaranteed
Wednesday 12 September 2007
Students at the University of St Andrews have voted themselves the most satisfied in the country.
Scotland's heritage on the edge
Wednesday 12 September 2007
Scotland's leading environmental and social historian highlights plight of the country's threatened coastlines.
400 go wild for art competition
Tuesday 04 September 2007
Award-winning artistic creations based on University's natural history specimens announced.
10 year Tibet project launched
Monday 03 September 2007
A major new research project on Tibet is to be launched at the University of St Andrews.
Physicists aim to predict volcano eruption
Wednesday 29 August 2007
Scientists awarded grant to create on-site life-saving device to help predict volcano eruption.
Improving patient safety
Wednesday 22 August 2007
A new collaboration between the Universities of Aberdeen, Dundee and St Andrews is launched today.
The secrets of leadership
Monday 20 August 2007
New research at St Andrews finds that leaders are most effective when they transform themselves into 'one of us'.
Study into 'recipe' for breast cancer
Thursday 16 August 2007
St Andrews scientists have been awarded funding to investigate a potential new method of treating breast cancer.
Three in a row
Thursday 16 August 2007
St Andrews has been named top university in Scotland once again.
Virtual laboratory to give £40m boost to brain imaging research
Wednesday 08 August 2007
SINAPSE brings together experts from the universities of Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Stirling and St Andrews.
New insights into seal behaviour
Wednesday 08 August 2007
St Andrews researchers lead an international study into the behaviour of elephant seals.
Macho men 'bad choice'
Wednesday 08 August 2007
Women see 'masculine' men as unsuitable long-term partners, according to new research from the Universities of St Andrews and Durham.
Scientist float levitation theory
Monday 06 August 2007
St Andrews physicists have discovered a new way of levitating tiny objects.
Orangutan charades
Thursday 02 August 2007
Orangutans communicate as if they were playing charades, according to new research.
University top in Scotland again
Tuesday 31 July 2007
Latest guide names St Andrews top in Scotland and 5th in UK.
FC Barcelona say 'gracias'
Tuesday 31 July 2007
University is presented with a commemorative plaque.
Young adult suicide 'cluster' found in Scotland
Friday 13 July 2007
Suicide rates in young adults have increased dramatically in Scotland's most deprived areas, according to new research.
Reversing the signs of Alzheimer's
Monday 23 July 2007
St Andrews scientists are one step further to finding a cure for Alzheimer's.
Geoscientists investigate art rock movement
Thursday 12 July 2007
A St Andrews researcher is investigating the ancient Spanish rocks said to inspire surrealist artist Salvador Dali.
Golfing great to give public lecture
Thursday 12 July 2007
One of the most respected woman golfers of the last 40 years is to give a public lecture at the University of St Andrews.
Excavation of storm-ravaged Iron Age houses
Tuesday 10 July 2007
Researchers to excavate remains of Iron Age houses uncovered by ferocious storm.
Piranhas and primates at national science exhibition
Tuesday 03 July 2007
Research into piranhas and primates is being showcased at a national science exhibition this week.
Community saves threatened ancient settlement
Tuesday 03 July 2007
Ancient Shetland settlement saved by coastal erosion project.
Student trio awarded for contribution to music and drama
Thursday 28 June 2007
New graduates receive special awards for drama and music.
Helping teachers save science
Thursday 28 June 2007
Drive to help Scots science pupils strengthen their university applications.
Making it all add up
Tuesday 26 June 2007
UK maths experts have been debating the growing national problem of students who struggle with the mathematical component of their degree.
Honorary degrees (22 June 2007 pm)
Friday 22 June 2007
The Rev Joel Edwards, Jenni Murray and Sir John Sunderland are the final honorary degree recipients.
Honorary degrees (22 June 2007 am)
Friday 22 June 2007
Professor Janet Thornton and Professor Neil Douglas are awarded honorary degrees.
University staff graduate
Friday 22 June 2007
Two members of staff from Admissions graduate through the part-time degree programme.
Young at heart
Friday 22 June 2007
Seventy-one year old graduates from the University of St Andrews.
Honorary degrees (21 June 2007)
Friday 22 June 2007
Dr Richard Fortey and Professor Dame Janet Nelson are awarded honorary degrees.
Double first for husband and wife
Thursday 21 June 2007
Mature students Stuart and Jenny Baker are celebrating this week as they both graduate with first class honours degrees.
Honorary degrees (20 June 2007)
Thursday 21 June 2007
The Rt Hon Baroness O'Neill of Bengarve and Sir Brian Heap are conferred honorary degrees.
Theologians win international honour
Thursday 21 June 2007
Two theologians at the University of St Andrews have been awarded a prestigious international honour for outstanding work in their field.
Honorary Degrees (19 June 2007)
Wednesday 20 June 2007
Professor Lisa Jardine is awarded a Doctor of Letters.
Opening Graduation address
Wednesday 20 June 2007
Professor Keith Brown delivers the opening Graduation address.
Bike to work breakfast
Tuesday 19 June 2007
University of St Andrews staff were given a tasty incentive to cycle to work yesterday.
Honorary degrees 19 - 22 June 2007
Monday 18 June 2007
Figures from the worlds of academia, broadcasting and business will be awarded honorary degrees by the University of St Andrews this week.
Overseas students celebrate exam success
Monday 18 June 2007
Over 60 overseas students have completed this year's University of St Andrews Foundation Programme, which prepares international students for study in the UK.
Staff matters
Thursday 14 June 2007
Researchers exploring the best human resources practices are descending on St Andrews for a one-day conference.
St Andrews tops poll of Scotland's 'green' universities
Friday 08 June 2007
The University of St Andrews has been rated one of the greenest universities in Scotland.
Chimps learn 'local customs'
Thursday 07 June 2007
Chimpanzee communities can acquire their own local customs and maintain their own 'multiple-tradition cultures', according to researchers at St Andrews.
Jargon-free science!
Thursday 07 June 2007
A St Andrews student has straight-talked his way into the finals of a national science competition.
Researcher's find sparks major python hunt
Tuesday 05 June 2007
A major python hunt is underway in Florida after a University of St Andrews researcher literally stumbled upon a ferocious eight foot snake.
Close encounter with sun-like star
Monday 04 June 2007
Researchers capture the first close-up image of the surface of a sun-like star beyond the solar system.
St Andrews to host major virology conference
Friday 01 June 2007
The threat of avian flu and new developments in the search for an effective vaccine will be on the agenda for a major conference in St Andrews next week.
The case for reform
Tuesday 29 May 2007
University Principal and Vice-Chancellor Dr Brian Lang calls for an independent review of HE funding at a major event in Edinburgh today.
Capturing the coastlines
Monday 28 May 2007
Scotland's crumbling coastlines should be recorded before it's too late, according to University of St Andrews researchers.
The mathematics of the sun
Monday 21 May 2007
St Andrews' scientists have created a numerical model of the sun.
Chemist elected to Royal Society
Friday 18 May 2007
Professor Peter Bruce elected to the Fellowship of The Royal Society.
Students rewarded for creative writing
Tuesday 15 May 2007
St Andrews' students awarded up to £1000 by the SALTIRE Student Essay competition.
Female of the species as deadly as the male
Tuesday 15 May 2007
Female chimpanzees can be as violent as males, shattering the stereotype that males are more aggressive.
University signs up to carbon management programme
Monday 14 May 2007
St Andrews becomes the only Scottish university to sign up to the innovative programme.
Next generation of lasers
Thursday 10 May 2007
Scientists at the University of St Andrews are one step closer to creating a new generation of remotely-controllable lasers.
University named fourth best in UK
Thursday 10 May 2007
Guardian University Guide names St Andrews the 'big success story of the year'.
University named fourth best in UK
Thursday 10 May 2007
The University of St Andrews has been named fourth best university in the UK and the 'big success story' of this year's Guardian University Guide.
Next generation of lasers
Thursday 10 May 2007
Scientists at the University of St Andrews are one step closer to creating a new generation of remotely-controllable lasers.
Honorary degrees 2007
Wednesday 09 May 2007
The University announces its 2007 honorary degree recipients.
Honorary degrees 2007
Wednesday 09 May 2007
The University of St Andrews will award the following honorary degrees next month (19-22 June 2007):
Bollywood in St Andrews
Tuesday 08 May 2007
Film scholars will recognise the global importance of Indian cinema at a special event charting the rise of Bollywood at the University of St Andrews tomorrow (Wednesday 9th May 2007).
Bollywood in St Andrews
Tuesday 08 May 2007
The University's Centre for Film Studies hosts a special event charting the rise of the Indian film industry.
Superbugs cured by bullfrogs?
Monday 30 April 2007
University of St Andrews researchers identify potential cure for MRSA.
Superbugs cured by bullfrogs?
Monday 30 April 2007
Scientists have found a possible cure for MRSA from an unlikely source - American bullfrogs.
Support for self-care
Friday 27 April 2007
Research shows that supporting people to manage their own health can improve health outcomes, increase patient satisfaction and help in deploying the biggest collaborative resource available to the NHS and social care - patients and the public.
Health in Fife and Tayside
Thursday 26 April 2007
The Universities of St Andrews and Dundee will host an event tonight (Thursday 26 April 2007) aimed at bringing together research-active health professionals from Tayside and Fife.
Cult Spanish film director to visit St Andrews
Thursday 26 April 2007
One of the most important filmmakers to emerge in Spain in the 1990s will arrive in Scotland next week to attend a special screening arranged by the University of St Andrews and the Consulate of Spain in Edinburgh.
£2.6m for university mathematicians
Monday 23 April 2007
Researchers at the University of St Andrews have been awarded £2.6 million to study magnetic activity in the atmosphere of the Sun and the Earth's magnetosphere.
Physicist wins prestigious award
Friday 20 April 2007
A University of St Andrews scientist has won a highly prestigious award from several prominent scientific organisations for his work on semiconductors, light and the treatment of cancer.
Classics come to life
Thursday 19 April 2007
Families can enjoy learning about the worlds of ancient Rome and Greece this weekend at a day of activities, lectures and performances for all ages hosted by the University of St Andrews.
Life in a new light
Tuesday 17 April 2007
Cutting-edge research into the use of light and optics in healthcare by the University of St Andrews will be showcased in a new state- of-the-art education programme.
Schoolchildren inspired by 'wild things'
Monday 16 April 2007
CAPTION: Some of the University's natural history collection
New museum for university
Tuesday 10 April 2007
The future of, and public access to, many of the University of St Andrews' ancient artefacts will be safeguarded, thanks to a near-half million pound grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund.
One in eight 'financially excluded'
Wednesday 28 March 2007
Leading researchers in banking and finance will highlight the 'hidden crisis' of financial exclusion in the UK during a public event today (Wednesday 28 March 2007).
Scotland: from the 90s to the 00s
Monday 26 March 2007
LAUNCH OF ONE OF THE LARGEST EVER STUDIES OF SCOTS PEOPLE
Deputy First Minister visits university
Monday 26 March 2007
CAPTION: Nicol Stephen at the University today (Monday 26 March 2007)
Critically thinking about philosophy
Monday 26 March 2007
CAPTION: 130 school pupils and 20 teachers attended today's Philosophy outreach event.
Vitamin G = good health?
Friday 23 March 2007
Most people know their Vitamin C from their Vitamin A, and importantly which foods contain them, but how many are familiar with Vitamin G?
Represeantations of Romanies
Friday 23 March 2007
The peculiarities of the representation and exoticisation of marginalised European Roma throughout history is to be discussed at a major event at the University of St Andrews this weekend (23-25 March 2007).
The lives of Romani people
Thursday 22 March 2007
Films featuring the lives of European Roma, or Romanies, will be shown during a special weekend dedicated to the subject at the University of St Andrews.
'Popular crucifixions'
Wednesday 21 March 2007
An internationally renowned theologian will deliver a lecture on the subject of 'popular crucifixions' at the University of St Andrews today (Wednesday 21st March 2007).
Filmmaker to visit St Andrews
Monday 19 March 2007
A Canadian filmmaker will 'stow away' to St Andrews when he visits the town this week for a special screening of his first feature film.
Gifford lectures 2007
Friday 16 March 2007
Astronomer Royal, Professor Martin Rees will deliver two special lectures at the University of St Andrews next week.
University's 'hidden treasure' to be revealed
Tuesday 13 March 2007
CAPTION: Before and after - an artists impression shows how the gate will look.
Teachers come together to save science
Monday 12 March 2007
A desperate shortage of scientists in the UK has led to the launch of a special programme in Scotland aimed at encouraging youngsters to study the subject at university.
Fair to showcase ethical living
Monday 12 March 2007
Students, staff and local residents will find out how to consume and travel more ethically this week as the University of St Andrews launches its first Ethical Living Fair.
'Pioneers' made fellows of RSE
Friday 09 March 2007
Present-day pioneers at the University of St Andrews have followed in the footsteps of distinguished names such as Sir Walter Scott by being elected new Fellows of The Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE).
From St Lucia to St Andrews
Wednesday 07 March 2007
Caribbean Banana farmer to speak in St Andrews during Fairtrade Fortnight.
From mousetraps to fighting robots!
Tuesday 06 March 2007
The recent lunar eclipse was captured at the University Observatory by Nick Dunstone, Thomas Robitaille and Katherine Johnston.
Scots schoolchildren can apply for summer school
Wednesday 28 February 2007
It's not too late for Scottish pupils to apply to spend a free week at the University of St Andrews this summer to learn about university life, courtesy of the Sutton Trust.
Museum partnership in running for prize
Tuesday 27 February 2007
An innovative museums project for which the University of St Andrews was a founding partner is in the running for the UK's largest single art prize.
St Andrews plots novel developments in crime
Monday 26 February 2007
The University of St Andrews will host a unique event that brings four celebrated crime writers together with distinguished academics to discuss the state of crime fiction as a genre.
Gordon Brown to open £35m residence
Friday 23 February 2007
A flagship new student residence at the University of St Andrews, the most environmentally friendly in the country, is to be opened officially by the Chancellor Gordon Brown today (Friday 23rd February 2007).
Gordon Brown hails 'innovative' residence
Friday 23 February 2007
The Chancellor pictured during the opening event today. Credit: Alan Richardson, Pix-AR
One giant waste of time?
Thursday 22 February 2007
Research into the darker side of space exploration, which views the 1969 moon landing as '$35 billion ego trip', has been published by a historian at the University of St Andrews.
Dedicated staff rewarded
Thursday 22 February 2007
CAPTION: Some of the staff pictured during the awards ceremony.
The buried secrets of earth's past
Monday 12 February 2007
Dr Ian Alsop studying rock folds in Oman.
Mathematicians win ¿3.4m to study sun
Friday 09 February 2007
Eric Priest (centre) signing the EU contract with co-researchers Alan Hood and Ineke De Moortel.
St Andrews researcher leading light
Wednesday 07 February 2007
Dr Adrian Finch studies corals up to 1m years old.
£77m for life sciences in Scotland
Friday 02 February 2007
The University of St Andrews is one of six Scottish universities collaborating with the Scottish Funding Council (SFC) to invest £77.4 million to transform biology and life sciences research in Scotland.
The greatest show on earth
Friday 02 February 2007
CAPTION: Just some of the images taken during the Mela by Professor Steve Reicher.
Scots boys too shy for summer school?
Tuesday 30 January 2007
Scottish schoolboys are being encouraged to overcome their shyness and apply to spend a free week this summer at Scotland's oldest university courtesy of the Sutton Trust.
Are baboons savvy shoppers?
Tuesday 30 January 2007
Baboons in the Blouberg Nature Reserve. Credit Rahel Noser.
Declining harbour seal populations
Friday 19 January 2007
Populations of harbour seals in Orkney and Shetland have suffered an as yet unexplained decline of about 40% over the past five years, according to new research carried out by the Sea Mammal Research Unit, University of St Andrews.
Study of galaxy reveals 'football-shaped' bulge
Friday 12 January 2007
Scientists at the University of St Andrews have carried out a new study of one of the oldest parts of the Galaxy. The collaboration between astronomers at St Andrews and UCLA (University of California Los Angeles) is the largest survey to date of the speed of stars within the 'Galactic bulge'.