News archive 2009
Top ten tips for a green Christmas
Monday 21 December 2009
Sustainability Institute calls on every household to help cut waste this Christmas
John Burnside wins prestigious European award
Friday 11 December 2009
French prize awarded for memoir.
'Volume dial' neurone may aid spinal disease
Friday 11 December 2009
Discovery by St Andrews researchers could improve impaired movement.
Monkey see, monkey do
Friday 04 December 2009
Social conformity is not a uniquely human character trait.
Council and University to join in school partnership
Thursday 03 December 2009
A joint investment in Madras College announced.
Vive Le Cinéma Français!
Wednesday 02 December 2009
First ever French Film Festival comes to St Andrews.
'The Bard' named Scottish Book of the Year
Tuesday 01 December 2009
Professor Robert Crawford has won a major award for his biography of Robert Burns.
Honorary degrees November 2009
Tuesday 01 December 2009
Professors Douglas Dunn and Anthony Leggett are made honorary graduates of the University.
Closing Graduation address
Tuesday 01 December 2009
Professor Christopher Hawkesworth's closing address in full.
Fall of the wall
Monday 30 November 2009
A unique exhibition celebrating the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall.
St Andrew's Day Graduation 2009 - opening address
Monday 30 November 2009
The Principal delivers the opening Graduation address.
The rebranding of Nessie
Friday 27 November 2009
Academic studies the changing cinematic face of the Loch Ness Monster.
The New Psychology underlying the G20 Policing Report
Friday 27 November 2009
`Respect crowds more, fear crowds less' say leading experts.
MUSA celebrates its first birthday
Thursday 26 November 2009
Special events and a 4 star VisitScotland award.
Why can't time run backwards?
Tuesday 24 November 2009
Nobel Prize-winner to deliver public lecture.
The worm that turned evolutionary key
Friday 20 November 2009
Keelworm provides genetic link with man's ancient ancestor
Africa in Motion
Thursday 19 November 2009
Film festival celebrating African cinema launches this weekend.
£200,000 Alzheimer's research boost
Wednesday 18 November 2009
Cutting edge research project to investigate early stages of Alzheimer's
High profile award for classicist
Monday 16 November 2009
Professor awarded prize for study of Greek laughter.
Perfect pitch
Wednesday 11 November 2009
Forbesfest celebrates the life and music of viola player Watson Forbes.
Remembering in the 21st century
Tuesday 10 November 2009
Importance of 'digital memorials' highlighted by researcher.
SUPA researchers to benefit from £48 million investment
Tuesday 10 November 2009
St Andrews one of eight universities to receive share of SFC grant.
Alumni award for University Principal
Tuesday 10 November 2009
Dr Louise Richardson honoured by alma mater.
St Andrews leads new sea science alliance
Thursday 05 November 2009
Scotland will become a global leader in marine science within a decade.
Pioneering award for researcher
Wednesday 04 November 2009
St Andrews scientist awarded £2,000 for 'distinguished' research.
Global economy under the spotlight
Friday 30 October 2009
Cause and effect of the financial crisis to be examined.
God, Science and the new Atheism
Wednesday 28 October 2009
Leading cleric, philosopher and theologian to deliver public lecture.
Weight matters
Wednesday 28 October 2009
'Normal' sized girls are judged to be more attractive by young men.
T S Eliot's Daughter
Monday 26 October 2009
Scots poets gather for the prestigious British Academy Warton Lecture.
University scientist honoured
Friday 23 October 2009
St Andrews' scientist elected to prestigious organisation.
Policing the 'global neighbourhood'
Thursday 15 October 2009
Scottish and Dutch specialists join together to combat community unrest.
Bringing Dante to the people
Friday 09 October 2009
600 year old Italian tradition to be upheld at the University of St Andrews.
International author to visit St Andrews
Tuesday 06 October 2009
Mohsin Hamid to give a public lecture.
St Andrews blows its own trumpet
Tuesday 29 September 2009
The Scottish Chamber Orchestra begin a new residency at the University.
Invisible hand in invisible matter
Monday 28 September 2009
'Dark matter' could revolutionise our understanding of gravity.
Train your sports brain
Friday 18 September 2009
Leading sports psychologist improves 'mental game'.
Area-based government policies failing
Thursday 17 September 2009
Government housing schemes are not tackling unemployment.
Teenage kicks
Monday 14 September 2009
Perceptions about who and what is attractive change during our teenage years.
St Andrews named one of UK's top universities
Sunday 13 September 2009
University ranked in top five of latest guide.
Seals like it hot
Thursday 10 September 2009
Thermal imaging is used to study unseen aspects of the life of seals.
Setting sail with Greenpeace
Monday 07 September 2009
Combating climate change in the Arctic circle.
Sneak preview for fans of best-selling novelist
Wednesday 02 September 2009
A public reading of David Mitchell's new novel is the highlight of an academic conference.
Lecture proves levitation isn't just science fiction
Wednesday 02 September 2009
Levitation explained and demonstrated by Prof Ludwig Schultz
Familiarity breeds attraction
Friday 28 August 2009
'Visual' diet affects attraction to opposite sex.
Found: The planet that shouldn't exist
Wednesday 26 August 2009
'Bizarre' find by UK planet-hunting astronomers.
Quartet of awards for researchers
Friday 21 August 2009
Four prestigious prizes for St Andrews' chemists.
'Invisibility' two years away
Thursday 20 August 2009
Physicist at St Andrews aims to turn sci-fi into reality.
Scots aid discovery of new planet
Thursday 13 August 2009
St Andrews' research behind the discovery of biggest planet ever found.
Student takes epic trip to Scotland
Thursday 13 August 2009
University student makes his way back to Fife on a kayak.
Scientist awarded Royal Medal
Wednesday 12 August 2009
Distinguished St Andrews' physicist honoured by Royal Society of Edinburgh
St Andrews Medical School secures top green rating
Wednesday 12 August 2009
New building awarded "Excellent" sustainability rating.
St Andrews top again
Thursday 06 August 2009
Students name St Andrews top mainstream University in UK.
University museums recognised by national body
Tuesday 04 August 2009
All three University museums officially accredited.
University musician makes final of talent contest
Friday 31 July 2009
Young guitarist to compete in final of Fife's Got Talent.
Rugby giants in St Andrews
Friday 31 July 2009
Gloucester rugby squad touch down in St Andrews for some pre-season training.
Student residence taken over by Film Crew
Monday 27 July 2009
Distinctive St Andrews accommodation chosen as film location starring Keira Knightley.
Summer success for schools projects
Monday 20 July 2009
The University welcomes 400 teachers and pupils for summer programmes.
New team at the Students' Association
Thursday 16 July 2009
A new student team begin their sabbatical year.
Genesis since Charles Darwin
Wednesday 15 July 2009
Keynote lecture to be delivered as part of major conference.
Major research grant to solve practical problems
Wednesday 08 July 2009
Major funding will develop a 'Constraint Solver Synthesiser'.
Bugs under the Victorian microscope
Tuesday 07 July 2009
'Bugs and the Victorians' explores the history of an age.
International prize for physicist
Thursday 02 July 2009
Research Professor wins a major award for his work on superconductors.
University lands Green Gown Award
Tuesday 30 June 2009
Prestigious environmental award for Sustainable Development programme.
Here's one I made earlier: Chimps learn from watching videos
Tuesday 30 June 2009
Researchers find that chimpanzees are capable of social learning.
The art of invisibility and the perfect cat's eye
Tuesday 30 June 2009
Scientists have developed the perfect cat's eye using transformation optics.
Heraldry expert appointed to prestigious position
Monday 29 June 2009
Mark Dennis joins the Court of the Lord Lyon.
Graduation 2009 - closing address
Monday 29 June 2009
The Principal and Vice-Chancellor delivers the closing graduation address.
Honorary degrees 26 June 2009
Friday 26 June 2009
2Sir Chris Hoy and Dr Vartan Gregorian made honorary Doctors.
Honorary degrees 25 June 2009
Thursday 25 June 2009
Stephen Donaldson, the Rt Rev Dr Thomas Wright and Professor David Pines are conferred honorary doctorates.
University honours 24 June 2009
Wednesday 24 June 2009
Dr Jacqui Wood and Dr William Stevenson are honoured by the University.
Election success for sports staff
Wednesday 24 June 2009
Staff join top committees at the Scottish Universities Sport conference.
Honorary degrees 23 June 2009
Tuesday 23 June 2009
Margaret Marshall OBE and Taufa Vakatale are awarded honorary degrees.
Graduation 2009 - opening address
Tuesday 23 June 2009
Principal delivers opening Graduation address.
Students launch Legacy '09
Tuesday 23 June 2009
A new student-run 'Graduating Class Gift' initiative launches this week.
Keep well and stay healthy
Friday 19 June 2009
Researchers are looking for volunteers to take part in a new study on keeping fit and healthy later in life.
Common stickleback the 'genius of the fish world'
Wednesday 17 June 2009
Scientists find common fish species has human ability to learn.
Band Aid academics launch fundraising campaign live on radio
Monday 15 June 2009
University song to be played on national radio
MBE and OBE for St Andrews' professors
Friday 12 June 2009
St Andrews' Professors named in Queen's Birthday Honours.
From quantum matter to global science engagement
Friday 12 June 2009
Renowned physicist to deliver public lecture.
Band Aid for students
Thursday 04 June 2009
University of St Andrews' academics write a song to fundraise for student hardship.
Prestigious library lecture series launched
Wednesday 03 June 2009
The King James Library Lectures mark a significant historical milestone.
University of St Andrews fourth best in UK
Wednesday 03 June 2009
The University has achieved its highest ever ranking in the Times Good University Guide 2010.
University honours cancer campaigner
Tuesday 02 June 2009
Major local fundraiser for cancer charities to receive an honorary degree.
St Andrews' Booker Prize project
Monday 01 June 2009
The University of St Andrews launches a unique reading initiative with The Booker Prize Foundation.
Chariots of Fife
Thursday 28 May 2009
University of St Andrews' academics to run the Edinburgh marathon for charity.
Olympic champion to be honoured by alma mater
Tuesday 26 May 2009
The University of St Andrews will pay tribute to former student and Olympic Champion Sir Chris Hoy next month.
Morrissey 'Greatest Living Oddity'
Friday 22 May 2009
Iconic singer should be valued for his awkwardness, according to St Andrews' academic.
Project Zambia sprinting ahead
Wednesday 20 May 2009
University initiative benefits from local support.
Prestigious award for St Andrews' Professor
Wednesday 13 May 2009
A scientist has been recognised as a world leader in his field by the Royal Astronomical Society.
University named third best in UK
Tuesday 12 May 2009
St Andrews achieves highest ever league table ranking.
Innovative sustainable development course launched
Tuesday 12 May 2009
Academics hope to increase understanding of the importance of sustainable development.
Interdisciplinary team awarded major funding
Monday 11 May 2009
Researchers have secured major funding from the UK EPSRC worth over one million pounds.
Analysing effects of underwater noise on sperm whales
Thursday 07 May 2009
Dr Patrick Miller and colleagues have undertaken deep-sea research.
Pushing the limits of wind power
Wednesday 06 May 2009
Key issues on the future of wind power are addressed in a high-profile seminar.
International oil debate in St Andrews
Monday 04 May 2009
An ambitious student-run conference brings international experts to the University.
Divinity staff take the plunge
Thursday 30 April 2009
Hardy souls from the School of Divinity brave the traditional May Dip.
St Andrews pays tribute to 'Italy's sweetheart'
Thursday 30 April 2009
University to focus on late great actress in special Italian event this weekend.
Darwin's dangerous legacy?
Wednesday 29 April 2009
The conflict between science and religion in the classroom is the subject of the latest James Gregory public lecture.
Understanding the diversity of human mating behaviour
Friday 24 April 2009
St Andrews' scientists examine variation in human sex roles
Academic awarded for green efforts
Friday 24 April 2009
A St Andrews' academic has been named as one of Scotland' s top 'green champions'.
St Andrews link to US constitution celebrated
Thursday 23 April 2009
James Wilson's 250 year link with St Andrews highlighted at event in the US.
St Andrews pioneers 'cloud computing' research
Wednesday 22 April 2009
University invests £½ million in moving Scotland's IT 'into the cloud'.
New role for Vice-Principal
Tuesday 21 April 2009
Professor Christopher Smith has been appointed the next Director of the British School at Rome.
Neverland in St Andrews
Monday 20 April 2009
Major open-air performance of Peter Pan to be performed by local children.
Geoscience decision deferred
Monday 20 April 2009
Decision to close undergraduate course deferred for one year.
Tartan and turbans unite at St Andrews
Friday 17 April 2009
Scottish-Asian fusion to be celebrated at St Andrews student fashion show.
University pays tribute to 'distinguished' former Rector
Thursday 16 April 2009
The University has paid tribute to Sir Clement Freud who has died aged 84.
Green light from silicon
Wednesday 15 April 2009
Researchers have made a surprise development in the material at the heart of the microelectronics industry.
St Andrews' scientist to 'refine' size of Universe
Monday 13 April 2009
Answer to problem is in the stars.
Viruses and vaccines
Tuesday 14 April 2009
Academics have received a major funding boost to assist in their studies of viruses, immunity, vaccines and anti-viral drugs.
Telephone fundraising appeal raises record total
Wednesday 08 April 2009
Fundraisers have beaten the credit crunch by raising over a quarter of a million pounds.
Students 'half cut' for art
Wednesday 08 April 2009
St Andrews students launch nation's biggest student film festival.
How space eruptions happen
Tuesday 07 April 2009
Mathematicians have made a discovery which could lead to a better understanding of why huge eruptions occur in space.
Why do we behave the way we do?
Monday 06 April 2009
Major human behaviour conference in St Andrews.
Wealth, health and culture
Friday 03 April 2009
How can Scottish university research be more valuable to society?
Around the world in 2000 film festivals
Thursday 02 April 2009
Film festivals under the microscope at the University of St Andrews.
Red in the face
Wednesday 01 April 2009
People use the colour of your skin to judge how healthy you are, according to researchers at the University of St Andrews.
Gateway lights the way
Wednesday 01 April 2009
Eco-friendly lighting installed at landmark building.
Zambian project launched by University
Monday 30 March 2009
Trailblazing initiative launched by staff and students at the University of St Andrews.
University to switch off in aid of Earth Hour
Friday 27 March 2009
Two iconic buildings at the University to join global switch off.
Italian film festival comes to St Andrews
Thursday 26 March 2009
University of St Andrews to host first event dedicated to Italian film.
Closing Installation address
Wednesday 25 March 2009
The final address was delivered by Baroness Williams of Crosby.
Dr Richardson's Installation address
Wednesday 25 March 2009
The installation address "Journey through Continuity and Change" was delivered by Dr Louise Richardson.
New Principal outlines future of St Andrews
Wednesday 25 March 2009
Dr Louise Richardson makes her first address as Principal of the University of St Andrews.
New Principal to be installed
Friday 20 March 2009
Dr Louise Richardson to be officially installed as Principal of the University of St Andrews.
Outreach project looks at how brain works
Wednesday 18 March 2009
Scientists in Psychology demonstrate biases in the way in which people perceive faces as part of a Brain Day for Secondary School Students.
The Day After Peace
Wednesday 18 March 2009
Acclaimed filmmaker brings documentary to the University of St Andrews
University band makes waves on national radio
Monday 16 March 2009
St Andrews' academics to sing about the end of the world and the credit crunch.
Feared by the bad, loved by the good?
Friday 13 March 2009
Dr Julian Luxford from the School of Art History has discovered a previously unknown document on Robin Hood.
The man who cycled the world
Wednesday 11 March 2009
Scottish cyclist Mark Beaumont tells of his incredible record-breaking journey.
Opening of Scottish Oceans Institute
Tuesday 10 March 2009
New centre launched to promote interdisciplinary marine research.
007 pledges support to student festival
Tuesday 17 March 2009
Sir Sean Connery prefers his martinis 'On the Rocks'.
Discovering science in St Andrews
Friday 06 March 2009
National Science and Engineering Week 2009 is celebrated with an interactive festival in St Andrews from 7th to 14th March.
Loyal Address
Tuesday 03 March 2009
The President of the Students' Representative Council shows his support for Mr Dunion.
The Rectorial address
Tuesday 03 March 2009
Kevin Dunion's speech during his Installation as Rector at The Younger Hall.
Principal welcomes new Rector
Tuesday 03 March 2009
Principal and Vice-Chancellor Dr Louise Richardson delivers the opening address at the Installation of the Rector.
University Court welcomes Rector
Tuesday 03 March 2009
Kevin Dunion's welcome from Kathleen Patrick, Senior Member of the University Court.
Students to compete in top US golf tournament.
Wednesday 25 February 2009
St Andrews' golfers to head to California.
Cancer recurrence fears 'overlooked'
Tuesday 24 February 2009
Specialists examine psychological care during recovery process.
Venomous women of the 19th century
Thursday 19 February 2009
Why the emancipation of women was linked to murderesses, witches and vampires.
Global Warming - is it real and what should we do?
Wednesday 18 February 2009
Sir John Houghton will present the fifth lecture in the James Gregory public lecture series on Science and Religion
The power of suggestion
Wednesday 18 February 2009
Researchers look at why suggestive therapy may prompt false memories.
'Lost treasures' to be unearthed by archivists
Tuesday 10 February 2009
Important literary archive to be catalogued by University of St Andrews.
How gorilla gestures point to evolution of human language
Monday 09 February 2009
Largest scientific study of gorilla gestures discovers repertoire of 102 different signals.
Darwin 200 in St Andrews
Wednesday 04 February 2009
Remarkable connections between the University of St Andrews and Charles Darwin will be made public.
Novel therapies for Parkinson's disease
Tuesday 03 February 2009
Brain stimulation to provide relief for patients.
What are you looking at?
Friday 30 January 2009
Scientists studying human tendency to follow another's gaze find link with distant cat-like relative.
Putting off the perfect putt?
Friday 30 January 2009
Thinking too much can put you off, according to St Andrews researchers.
Ambitious new arts festival announced by students
Tuesday 27 January 2009
Rival to the Edinburgh Fringe to be launched by St Andrews' students.
Women know bonnie babies best
Tuesday 20 January 2009
St Andrews researchers may finally have found the reason why women are more likely to coo over babies than men.
St Andrews launches innovative online course
Tuesday 20 January 2009
The University introduces a new Certificate level course in professional and sustainable food production.
Biblical diet 'unhealthy'
Tuesday 13 January 2009
Theologian studies the diet of the ancient Israelites through Bible.
Fighting flu
Thursday 08 January 2009
St Andrews' scientists have made a breakthrough in the search for potential new treatments for influenza.
Principal takes up post
Tuesday 06 January 2009
Dr Louise Richardson has taken up post as Principal of the University of St Andrews.