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Council gives the go-ahead for University New College project
Posted on January 25, 2026

Council gives the go-ahead for University New College project

Major plans by the University of St Andrews to redevelop one of the most significant sites in the town have been given ...
Grange ‘university village’ completed
Posted on November 13, 2024

Grange ‘university village’ completed

The University has completed its new affordable and sustainable housing development for postgraduate students and staff ...
Rector Stella Maris sacked by University Court
Posted on August 6, 2024November 13, 2024

Rector Stella Maris sacked by University Court

St Andrews University Rector, Stella Maris has been dismissed as President of the University Court. Chair of the Univers...
NHS Fife and Fife College to form a New Partnersip
Posted on May 29, 2024June 14, 2024

NHS Fife and Fife College to form a New Partnersip

Hot on the heels of a partnership agreement between NHS Fife and St Andrews University to train medical students in Fife...
Rising Absenteeism in Fife Schools
Posted on May 28, 2024July 9, 2024

Rising Absenteeism in Fife Schools

A report presented to the Fife’s Education Scrutiny Committee earlier this month showed that Fife was below the nation...
St Andrews medical students now able to complete their training in Fife
Posted on May 12, 2024May 29, 2024

St Andrews medical students now able to complete their training in Fife

Picture: Professor Dame Sally Mapstone FRSE (left), Principal and Vice-Chancellor, University of St Andrews, and NHS Fi...
University hopes to build 700 bedroom student residence in St Andrews
Posted on May 16, 2023May 12, 2024

University hopes to build 700 bedroom student residence in St Andrews

The University of St Andrews is to press ahead with plans to provide an extra 700 student beds in town to help take the...
Architects appointed to design St Andrews University’s New College
Posted on December 24, 2022December 24, 2022

Architects appointed to design St Andrews University’s New College

The University of St Andrews has appointed award winning architects WilkinsonEyre to produce designs for its flagship Ne...
Review of HMO Overprovision Policy in St Andrews – have your say!
Posted on December 21, 2022January 23, 2023

Review of HMO Overprovision Policy in St Andrews – have your say!

In April 2019, councillors on the Communities and Housing Services Committee voted to  implement the Houses in Multiple...
Plans for Kilrymont site approved in principle
Posted on December 21, 2022January 5, 2023

Plans for Kilrymont site approved in principle

Councillors on Fife Council's North East Planning Committee unanimously agreed the application from Glasgow-based Scotsm...
First St Andrews medical graduates in over 50 years
Posted on June 26, 2022September 5, 2022

First St Andrews medical graduates in over 50 years

The first medical students to graduate at the University of St Andrews in over 50 years received their degrees earlier t...

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Latest Posts

  • Council gives the go-ahead for University New College project
    Posted on January 25, 2026

    Council gives the go-ahead for University New College project

  • Councillors reject officials recommendation on holiday lets
    Posted on January 25, 2026

    Councillors reject officials recommendation on holiday lets

  • Residents association slams council report on regulating holiday lets
    Posted on January 6, 2026January 25, 2026

    Residents association slams council report on regulating holiday lets

  • Council consults on Airbnb type short-term lets
    Posted on August 23, 2025January 6, 2026

    Council consults on Airbnb type short-term lets

  • Short-Term Lets – Residents Association calls for St Andrews Control Areas
    Posted on April 13, 2025August 23, 2025

    Short-Term Lets – Residents Association calls for St Andrews Control Areas

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