News archive 2008
From rare bugs to test tube drugs
Tuesday 23 December 2008
Scientists have created exotic biological compounds in a test tube by uncovering some of Nature's chemical secrets.
Principal's portrait unveiled
Friday 19 December 2008
The official portrait of the outgoing Principal & Vice-Chancellor of the University of St Andrews, Dr Brian Lang, has been unveiled.
Would you describe yourself as old?
Friday 19 December 2008
Researchers are investigating people's perceptions of when an individual should be called old.
Research Assessment Exercise 2008
Thursday 18 December 2008
St Andrews is one of the leading research institutions in the UK.
St Andrews academic makes a splash
Wednesday 17 December 2008
The research of a St Andrews academic was highlighted on tea-time television this week.
Prestigious prize for English Head
Wednesday 17 December 2008
Annual prize awarded for academic work on Shakespeare.
Historian wins national award
Wednesday 17 December 2008
St Andrews' researcher awarded Scottish History Book of the Year title.
Glasgow gang members in violence summit
Friday 12 December 2008
Peter Donnelly, Professor in Public Health Medicine, will evaluate the £5M plan to tackle gangs.
Prestigious German research prize for St Andrews academic
Thursday 11 December 2008
Dr Nathan MacDonald has been awarded a prestigious research prize by the German Federal Minister of Education and Research.
Professors of rock
Wednesday 10 December 2008
St Andrews academics pool resources to form their own band.
Scottish firms in the spotlight
Wednesday 10 December 2008
A senior economist has warned that Scotland's hi-tech firms must grow.
The Lizard King OAP
Monday 08 December 2008
Researchers reveal what Jim Morrison might have looked like if he were alive today.
St Andrews receives major funding for new centre
Friday 05 December 2008
Funding from the EPSRC will help train a new wave of scientists.
Research centre wins international award
Thursday 04 December 2008
The Organic Semiconductor Centre (OSC) has won a major award for its innovative work.
Broadcaster to give Christmas lecture
Wednesday 03 December 2008
Distinguished zoologist and broadcaster, Aubrey Manning, will deliver this year's public Christmas lecture.
Over 100 scholarships recognised
Tuesday 02 December 2008
This year's recipients officially welcomed to the University.
The future of sex and gender studies
Tuesday 02 December 2008
St Andrews' academics discuss hot topics in sex and gender studies at an international conference.
Award-winning arts duo
Monday 01 December 2008
Two academics have been awarded top UK prizes for their world-leading contributions to the arts.
University honours female academics
Friday 28 November 2008
The University of St Andrews has highlighted the role of women in its history with the unveiling of two new portraits.
Honorary Degrees 27th November 2008 (pm)
Friday 28 November 2008
Principal Dr Brian Lang and Bridget McConnell made honorary doctors.
Honorary Degrees 27th November 2008 (am)
Friday 28 November 2008
Simon Pepper, Barbara Rae and Sir Jackie Stewart honoured.
Formula One legend makes a pitstop in St Andrews
Thursday 27 November 2008
Sir Jackie Stewart is made an honorary doctor.
Rebus author meets Burke and Hare
Tuesday 25 November 2008
Fife-born crime author Ian Rankin officially opens new Museum of the University of St Andrews.
The light syringe
Friday 21 November 2008
Scientists have developed a novel form of syringe, formed solely from light.
La question
Thursday 20 November 2008
Fifty years after the publication of "La Question", journalist Henri Alleg will make his first trip to Scotland to discuss the controversial book.
Observatory opens night sky to the public
Tuesday 18 November 2008
Open Evening on Saturday 29th November.
Pupils put through their paces
Tuesday 18 November 2008
School pupils from across Fife were put through their paces at the
St Andrews to honour its Principal
Monday 10 November 2008
Dr Lang to be awarded honorary degree this month.
£4M Euro grant for new studies on mental evolution
Friday 07 November 2008
How did humans evolve? Why did we evolve in the way that we did?
Scotland the brave or Scotland the victim?
Wednesday 05 November 2008
Leading historians gather in St Andrews for debate on Scottish identity.
Ordinary People, Extraordinary Lives
Wednesday 05 November 2008
Intrepid explorer Paul Rose visits the University of St Andrews.
Literary lunch with McCall Smith
Friday 31 October 2008
Scottish author will visit the University on Monday (November 3rd).
Kevin Dunion takes over as Rector
Friday 31 October 2008
Scotland's FOI Commissioner elected for three year term.
St Andrews in £5m sustainable hydrogen drive
Thursday 30 October 2008
The University will play a major role in a new drive to produce the technology to make clean, cheap and sustainable hydrogen energy.
Like father, like son?
Wednesday 29 October 2008
Macho men produce macho sons, according to research.
St Andrews community beach clean
Tuesday 28 October 2008
Staff and students call on volunteers to help tidy up the local landscape.
Who will win the battle for Rectorship?
Friday 24 October 2008
Three Scots in the running for Rectorial race.
Formula One legend honoured by St Andrews
Friday 24 October 2008
'The Flying Scot' to be awarded honorary degree.
In search of a 'Holy Grail' of modern science
Monday 20 October 2008
An international team of researchers has collaborated to perform a landmark experiment which could revolutionise the future of new technology.
'Wellcome' funding for superbug research
Thursday 16 October 2008
St Andrews leads the way thanks to £5m funding package.
Awards for undergraduate research projects
Thursday 16 October 2008
Results of new University Research Internship Programme rewarded.
What coastal erosion could mean for St Andrews
Monday 13 October 2008
Renowned golf course may sink into the sea thanks to coastal erosion, warns expert.
£1.4 million for cancer research at St Andrews
Thursday 09 October 2008
Research into improving the survival chances of cancer patients by academics at the University of St Andrews is to receive a £1.4 million funding boost.
First students on trailblazing medical programme
Thursday 09 October 2008
Overseas students arrive in St Andrews.
Does God interact with his suffering world?
Wednesday 08 October 2008
Leading physicist turned priest to pose challenging question during public lecture in St Andrews.
Italian Ambassador visits St Andrews
Tuesday 07 October 2008
Ambassador Aragona delivers public lecture to staff and students.
Top UK science awards for St Andrews students
Thursday 02 October 2008
Two students awarded prestigious prizes for their studies.
Gluttons, drunks and fools
Tuesday 30 September 2008
An academic from the University of St Andrews has delved into the Bible to provide food for thought on the subject of eating and drinking.
Light throws a curve ball
Monday 29 September 2008
Researchers at the University of St Andrews have made a surprise discovery using light beams that can travel around corners.
Capitalising on Scotland's creative industries
Monday 29 September 2008
A collaborative creative initiative spearheaded by the University of St Andrews has won a major funding award of £1.5 million.
Success prompts growth
Thursday 25 September 2008
The University of St Andrews will welcome its biggest ever population of students this year.
Forgetting facts
Wednesday 24 September 2008
Researchers investigate the way in which we forget information.
Army medic awarded Fife Provost's Prize
Tuesday 23 September 2008
Outstanding student on the University's Part-Time Evening Degree Programme recognised for his commitment.
Bottlenose whale sightings
Monday 22 September 2008
Young scientists investigate rare Icelandic whale sighting.
St Andrews cuts carbon costs
Tuesday 16 September 2008
As well as being Scotland's first university, the University of St Andrews is now aiming to be one of the nation's greenest.
Young artists inspired by secret garden
Friday 05 September 2008
Award-winning creations in the MUSA Young Artist award 2008.
Breakthrough in fight against superbugs
Friday 29 August 2008
Scottish research could help combat infectious diseases.
Big step in tiny technology
Wednesday 27 August 2008
St Andrews researchers make significant leap in nanotechnology.
How accurate is your memory?
Wednesday 27 August 2008
New research provides major insights into 'false childhood memories'.
25 year old message in a bottle reunited with its owner
Wednesday 20 August 2008
Eco-volunteers track down 11 year old Orkney boy.. from 1985
Bronze Age building saved from the sea
Wednesday 20 August 2008
Environmental team preserve ancient Shetland site for generations to come.
Mystery of young stars near black holes solved
Wednesday 20 August 2008
Scottish team make important discovery using computer simulations.
US Ambassador opens £8m arts building
Wednesday 13 August 2008
New home for international relations at St Andrews officially opened.
Seals help unlock secrets of the ocean
Monday 11 August 2008
Sensors developed by St Andrews researchers collect vital information on climate.
It's enough to make you blush
Thursday 07 August 2008
An academic is to delve into a series of embarrassing situations in an attempt to discover who makes us blush.
Rare Vettriano to be auctioned for charity
Monday 04 August 2008
St Andrews' student charities to benefit from painting sale.
Talking to the animals
Friday 01 August 2008
Unique animal communication conference gathers in St Andrews.
Challenge of a lifetime
Thursday 31 July 2008
A member of staff is undertaking the challenge of a lifetime in memory of his inspirational niece.
Unravelling breast cancer susceptibility
Thursday 31 July 2008
Low-dose radiation helps scientists unravel susceptibility to breast cancer.
New infectious disease lab opens
Monday 28 July 2008
Facility will help develop better understanding and possible cures for a range of diseases.
From Bollywood to YouTube
Thursday 24 July 2008
A leading film academic looks into diverse world cinema.
New planet discovery announced
Thursday 24 July 2008
The discovery of yet another new planet is announced during international astronomy conference in St Andrews.
Is there life outside planet earth?
Tuesday 22 July 2008
Scottish astronomers are leading the way in the search for life outside planet earth.
Is there life outside planet earth?
Monday 21 July 2008
The Northern Star, whose vibrations were thought to be dying away, appears to have come to life again.
Cool Stars over St Andrews
Wednesday 16 July 2008
One of the world's largest astronomy meetings will come to the UK for the first time next week.
The future of the Eden Estuary
Friday 11 July 2008
A team of St Andrews researchers is to play a key role in the conservation of the Eden Estuary.
New team take the helm at Students' Association
Thursday 10 July 2008
Four new sabbatical officers have taken up their positions.
International ecology conference
Tuesday 08 July 2008
Delegates from 32 countries gather in St Andrews for a major three-day conference on Statistical Ecology.
Public health chief to join St Andrews
Monday 07 July 2008
Scotland's Deputy Chief Medical Officer is leaving his Scottish Government post to take up a new Chair at the University of St Andrews.
Last choir standing
Thursday 03 July 2008
St Andrews students compete in talent show on BBC One - Saturday July 5th at 7:45 pm.
Piranhas on show at University museum
Tuesday 01 July 2008
The 'true story' of one of nature's most feared animals on show this summer.
'Amazing' student graduates from St Andrews
Friday 27 June 2008
Fife-born student with Asperger's syndrome graduates this week.
Honorary degrees 27 June 2008
Friday 27 June 2008
Major General George Cowan, George Monbiot, Sir Kenneth Murray and Professor Rene Girard honoured by the University.
Honorary degrees 26 June 2008
Thursday 26 June 2008
Henning Mankell, Dame Nancy Rothwell and Adam Hochschild are conferred honorary doctorates.
Honorary degrees 25 June 2008
Wednesday 25 June 2008
Professors Angus Deaton and Nicholas Wright, Renee Powell and Baroness Helena Kennedy are awarded honorary degrees.
Honorary degrees 24 June 2008
Wednesday 25 June 2008
Dame Judi Dench and Dr Simon Campbell honoured.
Sustainable students
Wednesday 25 June 2008
St Andrews is home to Scotland's first graduates in Sustainable Development.
Opening graduation address
Wednesday 25 June 2008
The following address was delivered at the opening Graduation ceremony yesterday (Tuesday 24 June) by Professor Jan Bebbington, School of Management.
St Andrews academics recognised
Monday 23 June 2008
Two academics from the University of St Andrews are among the recipients of awards in this year's Queen's birthday honours list.
Ancient ancestor gives insight into evolution
Thursday 19 June 2008
Genome sequence of marine animal provides clues to the past.
Identical twin stars reveal surprising differences
Wednesday 18 June 2008
The youngest identical twin stars discovered to date are not identical at all, according to scientists.
How female chimps call off the competition
Tuesday 17 June 2008
New research suggests that females use copulation calls strategically to prevent competition.
Apprenticeship scheme hailed a success
Thursday 12 June 2008
University's first `modern apprentices' enter their second year.
Honorary degrees - June 2008
Thursday 12 June 2008
Full list of recipients announced for this summer's ceremonies.
Scholarship programme goes from strength to strength
Tuesday 10 June 2008
St Andrews students are one step closer to compiling a catalogue of the burgh records of the town.
Recording the truth in Iran
Wednesday 04 June 2008
First chance to view new exhibition of work by famed photojournalist.
Pedal power
Tuesday 03 June 2008
Four students undertake a charity challenge down the Thames - in a pedalo.
University names next Principal
Tuesday 03 June 2008
University of St Andrews names Dr Louise Richardson of Harvard University as its next Principal.
Volcanic bug aids 'Children of the Moon'
Friday 30 May 2008
Ancient protein will help understanding of rare genetic disease.
Work starts on new St Andrews Medical School
Friday 30 May 2008
University Principal and benefactor will launch construction next week.
Distinguished actress to be honoured by University
Wednesday 21 May 2008
Dame Judi Dench to be made a Doctor of Letters.
Unfinished business
Thursday 15 May 2008
A mysterious document from the 18th century is unveiled at the launch of The Records of the Parliaments of Scotland.
Universe shines twice as bright
Thursday 15 May 2008
Astronomers discover that Universe is actually twice as bright than was previously thought.
The credit crunch... in the 16th Century
Monday 12 May 2008
A major new parliamentary record to be launched this week tells how Scottish politicians faced issues such as fuel shortages and binge drinking hundreds of years ago.
Black holes not black after all
Monday 12 May 2008
International scientists have used flowing water to simulate a black hole, testing Stephen Hawking's theory that black holes are not black after all.
Futures in management
Thursday 08 May 2008
Is Management a subject, a profession, or a way of life? How will it be interpreted tomorrow, next year, next century? Does the future even have a role for Management?
Switching on cancer killer gene
Thursday 08 May 2008
Scottish scientists have discovered how to control a major anti-tumour gene that could lead to more effective chemotherapy.
Schoolchildren drawn to St Andrews secret garden
Tuesday 06 May 2008
Scotland's oldest university is inviting local pupils to let their imaginations run wild this spring at St Andrews Botanic Garden.
'Rainbow' lasers light up the future
Monday 05 May 2008
Colourful new technology developed by University scientists.
Do you really remember the sixties?
Sunday 04 May 2008
St Andrews' historian revisits the sixties with a less nostalgic outlook.
Celebrating charitable efforts
Thursday 01 May 2008
An outstanding total of over £160,000 was raised by student fundraising efforts in St Andrews this year.
New discovery linked to DNA repair and cancer
Thursday 01 May 2008
St Andrews' scientists discover important new protein.
Dream whale trip on offer
Tuesday 29 April 2008
One lucky young person can win a trip around Madeira.
Nobel Prize winner to deliver public lecture
Thursday 24 April 2008
Nobel Laureate Professor Tony Leggett to talk on quantum liquids next week.
Golfing great to be honoured
Tuesday 22 April 2008
Pioneering woman golfer Renee Powell to be awarded an honorary degree.
Medieval minds
Thursday 17 April 2008
Modern man would be astounded by the silence and smell of society in the Middle Ages if catapulted back in time, according to a leading medieval historian.
Bollywood in St Andrews
Wednesday 16 April 2008
The latest student fashion show will be a cross-cultural affair fusing kimonos with kilts.
God's 'universal' appeal
Wednesday 16 April 2008
Leading Islamic cosmologist will talk at the University this week.
Tree planted in memory of great supporter
Thursday 10 April 2008
University pays tribute to one of its most active supporters.
A good innings
Thursday 10 April 2008
A high number of test match appearances is linked to a longer life in English cricketers, according to St Andrews' research.
Why the dating game is taken at face value
Wednesday 09 April 2008
New research gives deeper insight into mate attractiveness.
St Andrews hosts innovative conference
Friday 04 April 2008
Researchers were given the opportunity to find out how their work could affect society at a unique one-day conference in St Andrews.
Fife: The home of economics
Thursday 03 April 2008
The prestigious appointment of a St Andrews' academic will bring the UK's Learned Society for Economics to Scotland for the first time in its history.
Astronomers find baby planet
Tuesday 01 April 2008
St Andrews researchers find 'the youngest embryonic planet ever seen'.
St Andrews makes top 5 of new league table
Tuesday 01 April 2008
The University of St Andrews has been placed fifth in a 'controversial' new league table which lets students decide for themselves what is important about universities.
Model UN in Mexico
Thursday 27 March 2008
Delegates from St Andrews visit Mexico to represent the University in a student simulation of a United Nations Conference.
Women as peacekeepers
Wednesday 26 March 2008
The inclusion of women in the peacekeeping process is more likely to gain positive results, according to a St Andrews academic.
Red gown goes green for charity
Thursday 20 March 2008
Student designer gives the red gown a `green' makeover for this week's charity fashion show.
Sesquicentennial carnival
Monday 17 March 2008
Celebrations will be held in St Andrews this year to mark the 150th anniversary of the University's oldest sports society.
University gears up for Sport Relief
Friday 14 March 2008
Hundreds of people will run in various guises for charity this weekend.
Meaningful monkey calls
Monday 10 March 2008
New study may provide fresh insights into the evolution of human language.
Green cars gather in St Andrews
Monday 10 March 2008
Showcase of environmentally-friendly cars forms centrepiece of Green Week (10-16 March).
Black holes made of light
Thursday 06 March 2008
'Milestone' development may allow researchers to test Professor Stephen Hawking's radiation theory.
Seeing is believing at Science Week
Tuesday 04 March 2008
University students and staff will welcome visitors to an interactive festival from 8th-15th March.
Arthouse film project brings premiere to St Andrews
Friday 29 February 2008
Film Studies collaboration will introduce Russian documentary to Scotland.
Scotland through a lens
Friday 29 February 2008
A St Andrews academic has published the first book to present a survey of Scotland's role in the history of photography.
Discovery may assist future treatment of Alzheimer's
Thursday 28 February 2008
A new protein associated with the progression of Alzheimer's has been discovered by a St Andrews' researcher.
Shopping for food in the ocean
Thursday 28 February 2008
Study reveals fresh insights into marine predator behaviour.
First glimpse of star flip
Tuesday 26 February 2008
An international team of astrophysicists has, for the first time, discovered a star other than the Sun flipping its north and south magnetic poles.
Has science made religion redundant?
Tuesday 26 February 2008
Leading thinker will deliver second James Gregory lecture in St Andrews this week.
£1.8M for St Andrews researchers
Monday 25 February 2008
Two researchers from the University of St Andrews have been awarded some of the first prestigious grants from the European Research Council.
Shadow Defence Secretary spells out view on Iran
Monday 25 February 2008
Liam Fox MP delivers a public lecture at the University.
Shadow Defence Secretary to visit University
Friday 22 February 2008
Dr Liam Fox MP will deliver a public lecture on Iran.
St Andrews plans new school for medicine and the sciences
Thursday 21 February 2008
New development will be one of the first UK Medical Schools to fully integrate with the sciences.
Drifting off to sleep
Wednesday 20 February 2008
University researchers reveal a novel drifting behaviour in sperm whales.
University opens its heart for charity
Friday 15 February 2008
St Salvator's Quad to host student party in aid of cancer support.
Researchers find two new 'unlonely planets'
Friday 15 February 2008
University astronomers find two new planets, similar to Jupiter and Saturn.
New research opportunities for undergrads
Wednesday 13 February 2008
New research internship programme launched this summer.
Major new Mediaeval Institute opens
Tuesday 12 February 2008
The Institute of Mediaeval Studies brings together over thirty staff from across the University.
Bringing Africa to St Andrews
Tuesday 12 February 2008
St Andrews launches new online 'buddy' system with Malawian medical students.
The end to a mystery?
Thursday 31 January 2008
Astronomers at St Andrews believe they can 'simplify the dark side of the Universe'.
I think therefore I am... online
Thursday 31 January 2008
New online initiative for Philosophy teachers to be launched by University.
University recognised for 'green agenda'
Tuesday 22 January 2008
Travel Plan highlighted in national report.
University artefacts of 'national significance'
Tuesday 22 January 2008
Three collections recognised by the Scottish Museums Council.
St Andrews develops Pakistan partnership
Monday 14 January 2008
Major new academic collaboration to be sealed.
Chimpanzees and children
Wednesday 09 January 2008
Evidence that chimpanzees rely on role models more than children do has been published.