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A new anti-viral drug developed by University spin out company Pneumagen has had positive results in laboratory tests against Covid-19.
Death rates from Covid-19 could be between 50% and 80% higher in rural communities and remote small towns, according to a new St Andrews study.
Professor Stephen Reicher discusses the psychologies driving public policy during the coronavirus.
Former students of the University of St Andrews in China have donated 11,000 face masks to the University.
Professor David Crossman appointed to Scottish Government advisory group.
St Andrews top in the UK for student satisfaction
The University of St Andrews is top in the UK for student academic experience in the National Student Survey (NSS) 2019.
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Best in Scotland and second in the UK
The University of St Andrews has once again been ranked the best university in Scotland and second in the UK behind Cambridge, according to the Guardian University Guide 2020.













