News archive 2010
Students play key role in new planet discovery
Tuesday 14 December 2010
St Andrews students aid international team's discovery of giant star.
Prestigious appointment for philosopher
Tuesday 07 December 2010
St Andrews Professor named first Scottish-based chair of leading body.
The road and the miles from Dundee
Monday 06 December 2010
University Chef walks for miles to feed students.
St Andrews student creates a 'hullabaloo'
Wednesday 01 December 2010
Student releases song to mark World AIDS Day 2010
Closing graduation address
Tuesday 30 November 2010
Graduation address by Principal and Vice-Chancellor Professor Louise Richardson
Opening graduation address
Wednesday 01 December 2010
Graduation address by Professor Jan Bebbington.
Honorary degrees
Friday 26 November 2010
Honorary degrees will be awarded to Olympic rower Sir Steve Redgrave and Turner Prize-winning artist Richard Long on the St Andrew's Day graduation ceremony.
Fifty of the best
Wednesday 24 November 2010
University publishes fifty of its finest treasures in new collection.
Get your skates on!
Wednesday 24 November 2010
Students will bring some festive spirit to St Andrews this weekend with the town's first outdoor ice rink.
X-ray research paves the way for Lassa Fever vaccine
Thursday 18 November 2010
St Andrews scientists reveal structure of Lassa virus
First Minister opens gateway to medical discovery
Friday 12 November 2010
First Minister hails new facility for Medicine and Research as a world-leading learning environment
Understanding Alzheimer's
Monday 08 November 2010
St Andrews scientists find new way to study disease.
Scientists create 'invisible' material
Thursday 04 November 2010
Development leads the way for ‘invisible’ clothing and perfect vision.
Study identifies increasing 'marriage migration' to Sweden
Thursday 28 October 2010
Experts say that gender equality and freedom of choice are constrained.
£1.5 million boost for creative industries
Tuesday 26 October 2010
Culture Minister visits St Andrews to help launch business voucher scheme.
Mystery seal deaths 'caused by boats'
Tuesday 26 October 2010
‘Corkscrew killer’ not sharks but boats say experts.
Is there more to life than genes?
Wednesday 20 October 2010
Scientist leads tenth debate in the James Gregory lecture series.
St Andrews economic impact revealed
Monday 11 October 2010
New report shows University's contribution to the economy
600th anniversary composition competition
Friday 08 October 2010
University of St Andrews challenging young composers to sound the 600th
Mister Pip author to visit St Andrews
Wednesday 06 October 2010
Lloyd Jones to take part in Q&A and signing session.
New accommodation welcomes returning students
Wednesday 06 October 2010
First new blocks named after former Rectors.
Laying the foundations for biomedical discovery
Tuesday 05 October 2010
Education Secretary lays one of the first bricks for new Biomedical Sciences Research Complex.
Breaking new ground on ancient ground
Thursday 30 September 2010
University of St Andrews the first in Scotland to sound a ring of bells as it celebrates chapel’s 550th anniversary.
Phones know how you feel
Wednesday 29 September 2010
New phone technology knows if you're sad or happy
One man's waste is another man's treasure
Wednesday 29 September 2010
Re-use initiative shortlisted for Scottish Waste and Resources Award.
St Andrews students praised for leaving cars at home
Tuesday 28 September 2010
Student drivers decrease for new term.
Why it's all a blur
Monday 27 September 2010
New research focuses on why we are fooled by a popular optical illusion.
St Andrews first for research
Wednesday 22 September 2010
The University of St Andrews hosts Scotland’s first Researchers’ Night.
Exploring the impact of the Scottish Reformation
Tuesday 21 September 2010
Launch of exhibition to mark the 450th anniversary of the Reformation.
Dust, volcanoes and the ignition of life
Monday 20 September 2010
New study to examine the importance of dust.
Pope heralds University of St Andrews' 600th anniversary
Friday 17 September 2010
Pope Benedict reflects on historic links with Scotland's oldest University.
Mapping new trends
Wednesday 15 September 2010
International event brings leading writers to St Andrews.
Double distinction for Evening Degree graduate
Wednesday 15 September 2010
Retired housekeeping assistant wins Provost’s Prize.
From dough ring to benzene ring
Tuesday 14 September 2010
Link between University and local baker celebrated.
Growing old gracefully
Tuesday 14 September 2010
The answer to a long and healthy life is exercise say researchers.
Progress against polio
Friday 10 September 2010
New Medical and Biological Science Building opens its doors for European conference.
St Andrews ringing the changes
Friday 10 September 2010
Chapel bells will bring another first for Scotland.
Student enters the Dragon's Pen
Thursday 02 September 2010
St Andrews creative writer wins top award.
Public lectures to mark D'Arcy day
Tuesday 31 August 2010
A celebration of the life and work of D’Arcy Wentworth Thompson.
Helping halt bee decline
Friday 27 August 2010
The University of St Andrews has established its first honey bee colony on University grounds, with the support of the Fife Beekeeping Association.
St Andrews top for student satisfaction
Wednesday 18 August 2010
St Andrews students are the most satisfied in the UK, according to a national survey published today.
Experts to investigate mysterious seal deaths
Sunday 15 August 2010
St Andrews' scientists to work with Government on cause of recent deaths.
Boost for University wind farm plan
Thursday 12 August 2010
A plan to develop a wind farm at Kenly near St Andrews has received an important boost from a survey of people living in the communities of Kingsbarns, Boarhills and Dunino.
Scientists discover 'record melt'
Thursday 12 August 2010
St Andrews' researcher records major ice cap melt.
St Andrews Prize for the Environment
Tuesday 10 August 2010
Call for entries for the St Andrews Prize for the Environment 2011.
Right to Buy 'failed to mobilise workforce'
Monday 19 July 2010
New research suggests Right to Buy has left many owners trapped.
Golf stars honoured
Wednesday 14 July 2010
Three of the world’s greatest golfers were honoured by Scotland’s oldest university yesterday.
Golf graduation address - Dr Louise Richardson
Tuesday 13 July 2010
Principal and Vice-Chancellor delivers today's address.
University first as golf graduation to be shown live
Thursday 08 July 2010
Fully-booked ceremony to be shown live on website.
International honour for St Andrews philosopher
Tuesday 06 July 2010
Dr Jens Timmermann awarded International Kant Prize.
Avatar and portrayals of Pacific peoples
Friday 02 July 2010
Series of free public events explores anthropology and Pacific peoples.
Green man's guide to sporting success
Friday 02 July 2010
Re-publication of rare book illuminates achievements of ultimate pedestrian.
Tiny primate 'punk' in danger of extinction
Tuesday 29 June 2010
Charismatic Colombian primate population suffers significant drop.
Closing graduation address - Dr Sara Lodge
Friday 25 June 2010
The closing Graduation Address was delivered by Dr Sara Lodge (School of English) on the afternoon of Friday 25 June 2010.
Laureation address - Emeritus Professor John W Allen
Friday 25 June 2010
Honorary Degree of Doctor of Science
Laureation address - Emeritus Professor Ian W Campbell
Friday 25 June 2010
Honorary Degree of Doctor of Medicine
Another golden day for Mary
Friday 25 June 2010
Honorary degree reunites Leuchars squadron with Dame Mary Peters.
Laureation address - Baroness Manningham-Buller
Thursday 24 June 2010
Honorary Degree of Doctor of Laws
Graduation address - Louise Richardson
Thursday 24 June 2010
The following Graduation Address was delivered by Louise Richardson, Principal and Vice-Chancellor, on the afternoon of Thursday 24 June 2010.
Graduation address - morning of Wednesday 24 June 2010
Thursday 24 June 2010
The following Graduation Address was delivered by Professor Pat Willmer on the morning of Thursday 24 June 2010.
Laureation address - Professor Kay Redfield Jamison
Wednesday 23 June 2010
Honorary Degree of Doctor of Letters
Graduation address - morning of Wednesday 23 June 2010
Wednesday 23 June 2010
The following Graduation Address was delivered by Professor Paul Boyle on the morning of Wednesday 23 June 2010.
Laureation address - Professor Sir Fraser Stoddart
Wednesday 23 June 2010
Honorary Degree of Doctor of Science
Laureation address - Professor Eleanor Dodson
Wednesday 23 June 2010
Honorary Degree of Doctor of Science
Graduation address - afternoon of Tuesday 22 June 2010
Tuesday 22 June 2010
The following Graduation Address was delivered by Professor Frances Andrews on the afternoon of Tuesday 22 June 2010.
Laureation address - Professor Robert Darnton
Tuesday 22 June 2010
Honorary Degree of Doctor of Laws
Opening graduation address - Professor Nick Rengger
Tuesday 22 June 2010
The opening Graduation Address was delivered by Professor Nick Rengger on the morning of Tuesday 22 June 2010.
St Andrews hosts Science Fair
Tuesday 15 June 2010
School of Physics and Astronomy welcomes Fife pupils
Leading US playwright supports Scots talent
Thursday 10 June 2010
Israel Horovitz takes up St Andrews residency.
Plastic lasers shed light on hidden explosives
Wednesday 09 June 2010
St Andrews lasers could detect landmines and bombs.
Over 500 young artists get creative
Monday 07 June 2010
Local children inspired by University collections.
University to launch programme of library improvements
Friday 04 June 2010
£14m investment announced.
University to honour Jim Farmer
Thursday 03 June 2010
The University of St Andrews is to award the University Medal to Scottish golfer Jim Farmer.
University secures future of paper mill
Wednesday 02 June 2010
Contract to purchase Guardbridge site signed.
St Andrews' success in university league tables
Thursday 27 May 2010
University placed fourth top in the UK.
Building with horsepower
Thursday 20 May 2010
University staff back new medical building with fundraising race night.
University ranked among top UK universities
Thursday 20 May 2010
St Andrews named top Scottish university in new guide.
Bank boost for St Andrews
Wednesday 19 May 2010
University of St Andrews joins Santander Universities.
Resolution revolution
Friday 14 May 2010
New laser technology brings perfect focus to medical advances.
2010 St Andrews Prize for the Environment
Wednesday 12 May 2010
Arsenic removal from water project wins $125,000.
Adventure triathlon - the final leg
Tuesday 11 May 2010
Lecturer undertakes final leg of three-day triathlon for Project Zambia.
Honorary fellowship for St Andrews Principal
Tuesday 11 May 2010
Dr Louise Richardson, Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the University of St Andrews, has been awarded an honorary fellowship of Waterford Institute of Technology in Ireland.
Who owns antiquities?
Monday 10 May 2010
Public lecture to explore debatable ownership of ancient artefacts.
St Andrews to honour golfing greats
Sunday 09 May 2010
Three of the world's greatest golfers are to be honoured by Scotland's oldest university on the eve of the 139th Open Championship at St Andrews.
Research prize awarded to St Andrews philosopher
Wednesday 05 May 2010
Professor Herman Cappelen recognised by the University of Oslo.
Evo-devo pro gives public lecture
Friday 30 April 2010
Evolutionary biologist delivers lecture as part of D'Arcy celebrations.
Rage, heresy and politics... according to Dante
Friday 30 April 2010
St Andrews event will explore why political defeat is worse than any torture in Hell.
St Andrews appoints N.T. Wright to chair in Divinity
Monday 26 April 2010
The University of St Andrews has appointed the Right Reverend Dr Nicholas Thomas Wright, presently the Bishop of Durham, to be Professor of New Testament and Early Christianity.
All in the mind?
Monday 26 April 2010
Leading neuroscientist examines key questions at St Andrews lecture.
Renowned philosopher in St Andrews
Monday 26 April 2010
Roger Scruton delivers 120 year old lecture series.
The name's Khan, James Khan
Friday 16 April 2010
Asian James Bond brought to life by St Andrews students.
Imagining freedom
Friday 16 April 2010
Diplomats and experts on conflict-ridden Caucasus region gather in St Andrews.
Biting back against the tetse fly
Thursday 15 April 2010
Researchers make breakthrough in the fight against African sleeping sickness.
Lovemore Madhuku in St Andrews
Tuesday 13 April 2010
Zimbabwean opposition leader to deliver lecture.
The art of copying
Thursday 08 April 2010
Scientists tell us that even copying mistakes can be good.
Scientists capture 'terrifying' Tolkien-like eclipse
Wednesday 07 April 2010
International team solves 180 year old astronomical mystery of 'Goliath' star.
Students given Bond's famous 'sheal' of approval
Friday 02 April 2010
Sir Sean Connery continues to enjoy his martinis 'On the Rocks'.
Remembrance of things past
Thursday 25 March 2010
Media memories help people with dementia to unlock the past.
Honorary degrees - June 2010
Thursday 25 March 2010
Figures from worlds of news, science and sport to be honoured.
Alumnus Sir James Black passes away aged 85
Tuesday 23 March 2010
University pays tribute to distinguished scientist and Nobel Prize winner.
English trio up for national awards
Monday 22 March 2010
Three St Andrews writers shortlisted for Scotland's biggest literary prize.
The immortal spirit of adventure
Friday 19 March 2010
Alex Richardson remembered with travel award and memorial bench.
Politicians touch-down
Friday 12 March 2010
Welcoming the Commons and Lords Rugby Union Football Club.
Religion, sex, food and money... 700 years ago
Friday 12 March 2010
Today's hot tabloid topics are nothing new, according to academics studying Dante.
Turning conflict into creation
Wednesday 10 March 2010
International poetry conference seeks to explore poetry in conflict.
Education Secretary meets ambassadors for key values of Scottish education
Friday 05 March 2010
Education Secretary Michael Russell meets the student ambassadors who are helping to widen access to the University of St Andrews and academic excellence.
St Andrews academics honoured by the RSE
Thursday 04 March 2010
Four academics made Fellows of the Royal Society of Edinburgh.
Ethnic film festivals
Friday 26 February 2010
New book reveals the dynamics of international cinema and its ethnic interactions.
Philosopher appointed prestigious Professorship
Wednesday 17 February 2010
Leading expert to take up Carnegie Professorship.
Averting global catastrophe
Tuesday 16 February 2010
New book helps to cut through the confusion on climate change.
God and the big bang
Monday 15 February 2010
Astrophysicist turned minister to visit St Andrews to deliver key lecture.
The Highland Hajj
Wednesday 10 February 2010
Arabic translation of a history of pilgrimage could attract pilgrims from the Middle East to Scotland.
The high school honeymoon
Monday 01 February 2010
Research highlights problem of declining pupil engagement and well-being throughout high school.
Up close and personal with the past
Thursday 28 January 2010
St Andrews launches art competition for local youngsters.
The birth of the biological clock
Tuesday 26 January 2010
Scientists work out ovarian reserve from conception to menopause
Maths awards adding up
Wednesday 27 January 2010
RAS honours two St Andrews' applied mathematicians.
Life on other planets 'a real possibility'
Monday 25 January 2010
Major meeting on extra terrestrial life-forms held today.
Shedding new light on cancer
Friday 22 January 2010
Researchers develop new technique to allow earlier cancer detection
Developing momentum
Wednesday 20 January 2010
New Director of Development appointed to lead 600th anniversary fundraising campaign.
Using virus proteins to fight disease
Tuesday 19 January 2010
Funding for virus and biotechnology research.
The changing Facebook of genetics
Monday 18 January 2010
Social networks shaping our genetic profiles.
Scientists unlock secrets of the sting
Friday 15 January 2010
Killer wasp genome reveals insights into insect behaviour & evolution.
St Andrews' poet honoured by the Queen
Wednesday 06 January 2010
Writer joins the ranks of Auden, Hughes and Larkin.