News archive 2011
Mobile phone app helps to predict success of IVF
Wednesday 28 December 2011
Application will allow women to make informed decisions.
One third for the birds
Thursday 22 December 2011
New research shows how much food is needed by seabirds.
Deadly diving: how bubbles can drive marine mammals round the bends
Wednesday 21 December 2011
A new study has found that whales and seals could suffer from the same sickness experienced by human divers.
Top green awards for student halls
Wednesday 21 December 2011
University of St Andrews’ residences given gold seal of approval
University experts to advise on new strategy to boost Scotlands cities
Friday 16 December 2011
Housing Research Centre at St Andrews to advise government.
Morrissey, the uncomfortable superhero
Friday 16 December 2011
Singer likened to the Dark Knight in new collection of comic stories
Inscription from Staffordshire Hoard provides insight on Anglo-Saxon Christianity
Thursday 15 December 2011
New St Andrews University journal publishes new research into mediaeval treasure find.
Next generation to take control of University Museum
Thursday 08 December 2011
St Andrews’ Youth Curator Project to launch in new year.
Scottish computer expertise proves Twitter innocent in English riots
Thursday 08 December 2011
St Andrews helps analyse millions of riot tweets.
Helping Hands award
Thursday 08 December 2011
Student Caitlin Leach wins award for excellence in supporting students.
First distance graduates make trip to St Andrews to collect diplomas
Wednesday 07 December 2011
Qualification in Adult Special Needs awarded this week.
Tom Tom to navigate Atlantic Ocean
Monday 05 December 2011
St Andrews Student Tom Sauer to spend Christmas at Sea attempting record-breaking row.
University opens doors to other worlds
Friday 02 December 2011
Open night at University of St Andrews observatory.
Tis the season to be political
Thursday 01 December 2011
Why Christmas should be about politics not presents.
University's 50th Rector made Honorary Graduate
Wednesday 30 November 2011
Kevin Dunion awarded honorary degree.
Graduation address - Dr Anthony Lang
Wednesday 30 November 2011
Graduation address for Wednesday 30 November 2011, 3.30pm.
Laureation address - Karen Armstrong
Wednesday 30 November 2011
Honorary Degree of Doctor of Letters.
Graduation address - Professor Lorna Milne
Wednesday 30 November 2011
Graduation address for Wednesday 30 November 2011, 12.30pm.
Graduation address - Professor James Naismith
Wednesday 30 November 2011
Graduation address for Wednesday 30 November 2011, 9.30am.
Patron saint for 600th anniversary
Wednesday 30 November 2011
Iconic painting of The Crucifixion of St Andrew goes on display in MUSA.
Public urged to help solve mystery of whale calls
Tuesday 29 November 2011
Scientists at the University of St Andrews are asking the public to help them solve the mystery of the way whales communicate.
Award-winning green campaigner from St Andrews attends UN climate negotiations
Monday 28 November 2011
University environment project campaigner to join world leaders.
Queen's award for leading Scottish research unit
Thursday 24 November 2011
The University of St Andrews has been awarded a Queen’s Anniversary Prize in recognition of the work of a world-leading research unit which is helping to further understanding and protection of the oceans.
Maternal behaviour in marine mammals
Wednesday 23 November 2011
How different personalities affect parenting skills in seals.
Library treasure hunt leads to world's first bibliography of the 16th century
Tuesday 22 November 2011
University of St Andrews researchers compile inventory of books that shaped the Renaissance.
New book reveals the myths and realities of the English riots this year
Friday 18 November 2011
Experts in crowd behaviour say August riots were not mindless criminality.
MUSA and the Arts workshops in memory of Professor Ian Kidd
Wednesday 16 November 2011
Free adult art classes inspired by passionate intellect.
The point of religion
Wednesday 16 November 2011
Religious scholar Karen Armstrong to deliver public lecture.
How to design an invisibility cloak, to be revealed at public lecture
Monday 14 November 2011
University of St Andrews' academic to explain science behind the science fiction.
University Library joins elite group
Friday 11 November 2011
The library at the University of St Andrews has been asked to join an elite group that consists of the top research institutions in the UK and Ireland.
Linda Grant to speak about her novel to students and public
Friday 11 November 2011
Booker-shortlisted writer to give talk in St Andrews.
Honorary graduates
Thursday 10 November 2011
Former Rector to be honoured with St Andrews Day Graduation.
Launch of the Chancellor's Circle
Thursday 10 November 2011
Sir Menzies Campbell recognises legacy gifts with new society.
Future of Edinburgh International Film Festival debated at prestigious event
Thursday 10 November 2011
Debate organised by University of St Andrews’ Centre for Film Studies.
Scottish Varsity game
Thursday 10 November 2011
Hosted by London Scottish FC On St Andrews Day – 30 November 2011, kick off 7.30pm.
Prestigious workshop on new school curriculum held at University of St Andrews
Thursday 03 November 2011
Event attracts key leaders in sector.
Government appointment for St Andrews Principal
Thursday 03 November 2011
Professor Louise Richardson, Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the University of St Andrews, has been appointed to the Scottish Government’s Council of Economic Advisers (CEA).
"Banned" filmmaker to present latest work in St Andrews
Tuesday 01 November 2011
Celebrated director returns to Fife after childhood trip as war orphan.
New Rector of St Andrews announced
Friday 28 October 2011
Alistair Moffat takes on historic University position.
It's written all over their face
Wednesday 26 October 2011
Why a feminine face signals desire for lots of children.
Mediaeval treasures could be uncovered by new research
Monday 24 October 2011
Scotland’s historic churches could be saved by new online database.
Who will be the new rector of St Andrews?
Friday 21 October 2011
Candidates for historic University position announced
Free insight into university work, revealed via lecture series
Thursday 20 October 2011
New weekly talks for public on cutting edge research.
Who will be new Rector of St Andrews?
Thursday 20 October 2011
From Kipling to Cleese, University role goes back to 1859.
The 100th student graduates with St Andrews evening degree
Tuesday 11 October 2011
University marks milestone in programme.
Living mural at University research centre launched
Tuesday 11 October 2011
Scotland’s Chief Scientific Adviser takes her place in the ‘Primate Family Tree’
Environment campaigner wins prestigious award
Monday 10 October 2011
Climate change role brings national recognition.
University of St Andrews student team wins award in business competition
Friday 07 October 2011
Unique website aims to increase public understanding of science.
University of St Andrews has a lot to celebrate on National Poetry Day
Thursday 06 October 2011
Professor John Burnside wins Forward Poetry Prize
St Andrews among the best 100 in the world
Thursday 06 October 2011
Scotland’s oldest university has been named among the top 100 in the world, according to the latest rankings.
600th anniversary celebrations get jazzed up
Wednesday 05 October 2011
The University of St Andrews’ JazzFest 600 kicks off
What gets turned on when a female gets turned on?
Tuesday 04 October 2011
Hearing sexy songs boosts immune function genes.
Scottish universities secure 1.25 million funding boost for advanced computing research
Friday 30 September 2011
Researchers at the University of St Andrews and Robert Gordon University have been awarded €1.25 million.
University Chaplain retires after 18 years
Friday 30 September 2011
The Rev Dr Jamie Walker says farewell to the University of St Andrews.
Winning the Olympics is like having a baby
Thursday 29 September 2011
Sir Steve Redgrave talks to St Andrews students.
St Andrews 600th celebrations have eye to the Kaleidoscope
Thursday 29 September 2011
New festival celebrates arts, music and sustainability in St Andrews through the eyepiece of University invention.
Twitter: it's good to talk
Thursday 29 September 2011
Social media websites can help people without speech communicate more naturally.
Man's damage is ruining our oceans say experts
Tuesday 27 September 2011
Deliberate damage to our oceans is a far greater threat than realised, according to experts at the University of St Andrews.
Feathered friends are far from bird-brained
Monday 26 September 2011
Nest-building is not just instinctive but a skill that birds learn from experience, research suggests.
Celebrating St Andrews' second founder
Thursday 22 September 2011
Symposium marks publication of new biography of James Irvine.
Controversies of ocean science in spotlight as world marine experts arrive in Aberdeen
Wednesday 21 September 2011
Experts with opposing views on some of most critical issues facing the planet will be in Scotland next week at a major international gathering of 1,000 marine scientists.
600th anniversary lecture: Ever to Excel
Wednesday 21 September 2011
Dr Norman Reid to deliver a special lecture on the process of narrating six centuries of striving history.
Single wild female
Wednesday 21 September 2011
Think twice before setting free unwanted pet fish, say scientists.
Young St Andrews academics the talent of the future
Friday 16 September 2011
St Andrews researchers to form foundations of Young Academy of Scotland.
St Andrews Prize for the Environment
Thursday 15 September 2011
St Andrews environmental challenge offers highest prize value in its history.
University agrees fees and wide ranging bursaries for students from England, Wales and Northern Ireland
Friday 09 September 2011
The University of St Andrews has set the level of tuition fee it proposes to charge new undergraduate students from England, Wales and Northern Ireland (Rest of UK).
St Andrews retains top position in Scotland, according to latest guide
Friday 09 September 2011
The University of St Andrews has been named best in Scotland and 6th in the UK in the latest league table.
MUSA seeing stars
Thursday 08 September 2011
Museum of the University of St Andrews now a five star attraction.
University Court to meet to debate tuition fees
Wednesday 07 September 2011
Decision to be made on RUK students.
St Andrews named one of top 100 universities
Monday 05 September 2011
Scotland’s oldest university rated among the best.
Professor Robert Crawford recognised for high achievement
Wednesday 31 August 2011
St Andrews Professor elected a Fellow of the British Academy.
University to withdraw from school project
Monday 29 August 2011
The University of St Andrews is to withdraw from a joint project with Fife Council to build a replacement for Madras Secondary School on university land.
University of St Andrews student receives a place on the prestigious Fulbright Summer Institute to the US
Friday 19 August 2011
Alex Hygate, a student from the University of St Andrews, has received a place on a Fulbright Summer Institute to study at Georgetown University, in Washington D.C.
Candle flames contain millions of tiny diamonds
Thursday 18 August 2011
Diamond particles discovered in candle flames.
St Andrews students the most satisfied in Scotland
Tuesday 16 August 2011
Students at Scotland’s oldest university have once again proclaimed themselves the most satisfied in Scotland.
Death of Professor Paul Wilkinson
Friday 12 August 2011
Professor Emeritus Paul Wilkinson, a world authority in International Relations and a pioneer of the study of terrorism and political violence, has died. He was 74.
Light speed hurdle to invisibility cloak overcome by student
Tuesday 09 August 2011
An undergraduate student from the University of St Andrews has overcome a major hurdle in the development of invisibility cloaks.
University of St Andrews student set to shine at Edinburgh Fringe Festival
Monday 08 August 2011
An inspirational true story of Northern Ireland's first gay-friendly rugby team.
Predicting chances of pregnancy could become more accurate
Monday 08 August 2011
New study reveals average hormone levels.
Robert Crawford to star at Edinburgh Art Festival
Wednesday 03 August 2011
Poet's writings to appear in photography exhibition.
Lost tale of a forgotten shipwreck discovered
Tuesday 02 August 2011
Lost tale of a forgotten shipwreck discovered.
Ethiopian drought may have caused the end of the Egyptian Old Kingdom
Monday 01 August 2011
New research has found scientific evidence of a prolonged dry period 4,000 years ago.
Being attractive produces more grandchildren
Thursday 21 July 2011
Mothers who have attractive partners produce daughters who have more babies, finds new research.
Evolution of the evolutionary mind
Wednesday 20 July 2011
Human mind is not a relic of the Stone Age.
Mythical sea creatures can reveal scientific truth
Wednesday 13 July 2011
University of St Andrews expert believes undiscovered giant marine animals probably don't explain sea monster sightings.
The Saltire has flown higher than ever
Friday 08 July 2011
NASA presents the University of St Andrews with a commemorative collage containing a Saltire flag flown aboard the final flight of Space Shuttle Discovery.
One of the best places to work
Thursday 07 July 2011
University of St Andrews voted one of the top 10 places to work in academia.
St Andrews physicist awarded Mott Medal
Wednesday 06 July 2011
Institute of Physics awards prize to Professor Andrew Mackenzie.
St Andrews helps lead next generation
Monday 04 July 2011
Ethical and social investigation of internet dating wins St Andrews academic a place amongst Radio 3’s first-ever resident New Generation Thinkers.
17th century heraldic playing cards discovered
Friday 01 July 2011
A set of rare 17th century playing cards are discovered by Books Cataloguer at the University of St Andrews.
K2 without O2
Tuesday 28 June 2011
Leading physicist cum adventurer tells tales of suffering, selfishness, success and sacrifice on the 8,000m ascent.
Scots software engineering pioneer recognised
Tuesday 28 June 2011
St Andrews academic honoured by International Computer Societies.
Graduation address
Saturday 25 June 2011
Graduation address by Principal and Vice-Chancellor Professor Louise Richardson
Life in St Andrews
Friday 24 June 2011
Celebrity photographer shoots Attenborough for St Andrews portrait series.
Laureation address - Professor James Best
Friday 24 June 2011
Honorary Degree of Doctor of Medicine.
Laureation address - Professor Anthony Cheetham
Friday 24 June 2011
Honorary Degree of Doctor of Science
Graduation address - Stephen Gillespie
Friday 24 June 2011
Graduation address for Wednesday 24 June, 10.30am.
Graduation address - Aaron Quigley
Thursday 23 June 2011
Graduation address for Thursday 23 June, 2.00pm.
Graduation address - Lorna Hutson
Thursday 23 June 2011
Graduation address for Thursday 23 June 2011, 10.30am.
St Andrews' success in Times table
Thursday 23 June 2011
The University of St Andrews is named one of the UK's top universities in the Times Good University Guide 2012.
Graduation address - Brendan Cassidy
Wednesday 22 June 2011
Graduation address for Wednesday 22 June, 2.00pm.
Laureation address - Sir David Attenborough
Wednesday 22 June 2011
Honorary Degree of Doctor of Science
Laureation address - Dr Christiane Nüsslein-Volhard
Wednesday 22 June 2011
Honorary Degree of Doctor of Science
Graduation address - David Cole-Hamilton
Wednesday 22 June 2011
Graduation address for Wednesday 22 June, 10.30am.
Laureation Address - Justice Richard Goldstone
Tuesday 21 June 2011
Honorary Degree of Doctor of Laws
Graduation address - Rev Dr Ian Bradley
Tuesday 21 June 2011
Graduation address for Tuesday 21 June, 2.00pm.
Laureation Address - Professor Peter van Inwagen
Tuesday 21 June 2011
Honorary Degree of Doctor of Divinity
Graduation address - Katherine Hawley
Tuesday 21 June 2011
Graduation address for Tuesday 21 June, 10.30am.
New gene named after famous Scottish vet
Friday 17 June 2011
St Andrews researchers identify new gene.
Back to the future
Monday 13 June 2011
Experts say new Director needs to look to the past to secure future of Edinburgh International Film Festival.
Soaring to the clouds
Wednesday 08 June 2011
How computing ‘in the clouds’ can save millions for business.
University seeks permission to develop wind farm
Thursday 02 June 2011
Boarhills plan aims to offset rising energy costs.
Everest student thanks St Andrews
Wednesday 01 June 2011
Record-beating student pays tribute to University for success.
The talk of the town
Monday 30 May 2011
Sir David Attenborough to give public lecture as part of the University's 600th anniversary celebrations.
St Andrews treasure hunt in the quad
Thursday 26 May 2011
Antiques Roadshow visits Scotland’s first University
St Andrews student on top of the world
Thursday 26 May 2011
22-year-old conquers Everest and becomes youngest Scot to complete the seven summits challenge.
St Andrews praised for energy saving initiatives
Wednesday 25 May 2011
University praised for “exemplary achievement” in energy saving initiatives.
Prestigious award for St Andrews scientist
Friday 20 May 2011
Professor Wilson Sibbett in the limelight for work on lasers.
Measuring what matters
Thursday 19 May 2011
Experts call on new Scottish Government to improve the well-being of the nation.
The search for alien intelligence
Tuesday 17 May 2011
Dr Jill Tarter gives public lecture on the Global Community Search for Evidence of Extra-terrestrial Technology.
The Guardian University Guide 2012
Tuesday 17 May 2011
The University of St Andrews has been named one of the top three universities in the UK, according to a new guide published today.
Bobby Jones scholars announced
Wednesday 11 May 2011
‘Exceptional’ students selected for year in Atlanta.
Innovative cookstove idea wins $75,000 St Andrews Prize
Thursday 05 May 2011
Prize money totalling $125,000 awarded to three projects under St Andrews Prize for the Environment.
Dr Jane Goodall gives reasons for hope
Thursday 05 May 2011
Founder of the Jane Goodall Institute and UN Messenger of Peace delivers special lecture.
Political corruption, hypocrisy and lies
Thursday 05 May 2011
How to deal with the guilty, by Dante.
University refutes criticism of Centre for Syrian Studies
Wednesday 04 May 2011
Internal report published.
St Andrews students win top awards
Thursday 21 April 2011
Two students from the University of St Andrews have won top awards that will see them take up prestigious placements this summer.
US Ambassador praises youth
Tuesday 19 April 2011
Mr Louis Susman, the current United States Ambassador to United Kingdom, praised the courage of young people in recent events in the Middle East when he gave a lecture to students and staff in St Andrews this week.
The stunt that stunted space exploration
Tuesday 12 April 2011
Fifty years after Yuri Gagarin's famous mission, Professor Gerard DeGroot questions the value of his flight for space strategy.
US Ambassador to lecture in St Andrews
Monday 11 April 2011
US foreign policy and the role of young people in a changing world.
Young composers sound the 600th
Friday 08 April 2011
Grand finale for University of St Andrews 600th Anniversary Composition Competition.
Taking action to tackle climate change
Thursday 07 April 2011
St Andrews leads local solutions to global problem.
University backing for Leuchars
Wednesday 06 April 2011
University of St Andrews joins growing campaign to Keep the RAF in Leuchars.
£1.6 million not to be sneezed at
Wednesday 06 April 2011
University of St Andrews wins funding for research that may deliver new flu treatments.
BBC One's Antiques Roadshow visits St Andrews
Tuesday 05 April 2011
The Antiques Roadshow will be filming for its 34th series at the University of St Andrews.
Policy following 2001 riots segregates communities
Thursday 31 March 2011
Policy aimed at creating mixed neighbourhoods has failed, according to research.
The height of success
Wednesday 23 March 2011
St Andrews student sets out to be youngest Briton to climb Everest.
Urban development key to economic success
Tuesday 22 March 2011
Report says realising the potential of place-making policies are vital for jobs and growth.
Violence and childhood
Tuesday 22 March 2011
Youth gang violence in Glasgow and Indian street children under study.
Trio awarded Fellowship by RSE
Monday 21 March 2011
St Andrews figures recognised for their excellence.
Whales 'scared' by sonars
Wednesday 16 March 2011
But scientists say it's not just sonars that could cause problems for whales.
Primate scream
Thursday 03 March 2011
Bonobos make most noise when mating with high ranking partners.
St Andrews the best University in the world
Friday 25 February 2011
Prince William and Catherine Middleton come ‘home’.
HRH Prince William of Wales - Coming Home
Friday 25 February 2011
HRH Prince William of Wales launches 600th anniversary celebrations
Launch of the 600th Anniversary Celebrations
Friday 25 February 2011
Speech by Professor Louise Richardson, Principal and Vice-Chancellor.
St Andrews to launch scholarship in honour of HRH Prince William and Miss Catherine Middleton
Friday 25 February 2011
University to present wedding gift to couple during official visit
Birthday messages come flooding in for University of St Andrews' 600th
Friday 25 February 2011
President Clinton leads tributes to Scotland’s first university
HRH Prince William of Wales to launch University of St Andrews' 600th Anniversary
Monday 14 February 2011
St Andrews alumnus Prince William, accompanied by alumna Miss Catherine Middleton, will return to the University of St Andrews to launch its 600th Anniversary later this month (Friday 25 February 2011).
Scottish astronomers join hunt for new Earth-like planets
Monday 14 February 2011
New instrument to confirm Kepler findings.
Virginia Woolf, the academic
Thursday 10 February 2011
Expert sheds new light on the life of Virginia Woolf.
The elderly to help researchers tackle 'Big Brother' fears
Friday 28 January 2011
Funding for new research into technology to help people live and age well.
Antiques Roadshow visits St Andrews
Tuesday 25 January 2011
Antiques and fine art specialists seek St Andrews treasures.
Cinema-goers should look east
Wednesday 12 January 2011
Film scholars suggest most important developments occur in East Asia.
New Librarian appointed
Tuesday 11 January 2011
New Director of Library Services will join the University next month.
Looking good on greens
Monday 10 January 2011
Research suggests eating vegetables gives you a healthy tan.