Chemistry Graduation and Prizes 2026
A total of over 70 students graduated with an Honours degree in chemistry from St Andrews in 2026 as well as over 20 postgraduates with a MSc or PhD.
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St Andrews Chemistry Members Honoured in 2026 RSC Prizes
Chemists from the University of St Andrews have been honoured in the Royal Society of Chemistry’s (RSC) 2026 Prize Awards. These prestigious awards recognise outstanding achievements and significant contributions that ad
Scientists discover molecular ‘reshuffle’ and crack an 80-year-old conundrum
Researchers at the University of St Andrews have uncovered a long‑elusive molecular ‘reshuffle’, a breakthrough that tackles one of chemistry’s most persistent challenges and could transform the way medicines are manufac
Groundbreaking discovery turns household plastic recycling into anti-cancer medication
A groundbreaking discovery led by the University of St Andrews has found a way to turn ordinary household plastic waste into the building block for anti-cancer drugs.
Chemistry Graduation and Prizes 2025
The highest ever total of 110 students graduated with an Honours degree in chemistry from St Andrews in 2025 as well as 29 postgraduates with a MSc or PhD.
Chemistry Graduation and Prizes 2024
A total of over 80 students graduated with an Honours degree in chemistry from St Andrews in 2024 as well as around 20 postgraduates with a MSc or PhD.
Chemistry Graduation and Prizes 2023
A total of 91 students graduated with an Honours degree in chemistry from St Andrews in 2023 as well as 18 postgraduates with a MSc or PhD.
EaStChem Workshop on Sustainable Synthesis for Net Zero
EaStChem Workshop on Sustainable Synthesis for Net Zero
Postdoctoral researcher Dr Romy Ettlinger won a prize for her research poster at the recent Joint Research Office (JRO) meeting
Postdoctoral researcher Dr Romy Ettlinger won a prize for her research poster at the recent Joint Research Office (JRO) meeting to foster links between the University of St Andrews and NHS Fife. Romy’s project is aimed a
School of Chemistry Handsel Scholarship (fee waiver scheme)
The School of Chemistry can offer a fee waiver through the St Andrews Handsel Scholarship scheme. This scholarship can pay the full international fees for suitably qualified PhD or MSc (Res) students.