Key mechanism in appetite and weight control uncovered
New research from the University of St Andrews, published in Nature Communications, has uncovered a key mechanism that helps the brain regulate hunger.
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Memorial Symposium for Prof. Wilson Sibbett CBE FRS FRSE, Wednesday 22nd October 2025
The School of Physics and Astronomy at the University of St Andrews will be hosting a symposium in memory of our late colleague, Prof. Wilson Sibbett CBE FRS FRSE.
James Webb Space Telescope’s first look for an atmosphere on habitable zone exoplanet
Groundbreaking new research from the University of St Andrews has identified signs of a potential atmosphere surrounding an Earth-sized exoplanet located 40 light years away, raising exciting possibilities for habitable
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.
Giant free-floating planets may form their own planetary systems
New research from the University of St Andrews has found that giant free floating planets have the potential to form their own miniature planetary systems without the need for a star.
Graduation 2025
Graduation 2025
Undergraduate project prize winners 2025
Undergraduate project prize winners 2025
2nd St Andrews Summer School in Biophotonics
School of Physics and Astronomy hosted the second edition of the St Andrews Summer School in Biophotonics
Pioneering research key to the new UK Industrial Strategy
MetaHUB is designed to spearhead cutting-edge 3D nanoscale metamaterials science.
Researchers to probe black hole mysteries with UK-Backed Rubin Observatory Survey
Ultra-high-definition images mark the start of the most ambitious astronomical survey ever attempted.