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Astronomers discover unique ‘inside out’ planetary system

Astronomers discover unique ‘inside out’ planetary system

A global team of astronomers, in a project conceived at and co-led by the University of St Andrews, have used a European Space Agency (ESA) telescope to discover a planetary system that turns our understanding of planet

Observatory’s starring role in KT’s anniversary video

Observatory’s starring role in KT’s anniversary video

The University of St Andrews Observatory has a starring role in Fife singer-songwriter KT Tunstall’s music video for the relaunch of her debut album Eye to the Telescope, celebrating its 20th anniversary this year.

Wilson Sibbett memorial symposium

Wilson Sibbett memorial symposium

A memorial symposium was held on the 22 October 2025 celebrating the work of Professor Wilson Sibbett, who died in October last year. 

International day 2025

International day 2025

The School of Physics and Astronomy celebrated its fourth International Day Celebration on 29th August 2025 as organized by the EDI committee of the School.