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St Andrews students providing cost-price face masks
Posted on May 22, 2020

St Andrews students providing cost-price face masks

Two University of St Andrews students have set up an operation to provide the public with face masks at zero mark up to...
First Minister introduces 4-phase routemap out of lockdown
Posted on May 22, 2020June 13, 2020

First Minister introduces 4-phase routemap out of lockdown

Here are excerpts of the First Minister's speech introducing the the Scottish Government's detailed routemap for through...
University announces £25M funding gap
Posted on April 10, 2020

University announces £25M funding gap

In a letter to students and staff, Principal Sally Mapstone said the university is facing a £25 million shortfall in it...
Graham closes University construction sites
Posted on March 27, 2020March 28, 2020

Graham closes University construction sites

In response to Scottish Government coronavirus advice issued on Monday March 23rd, the main contractor, Graham, has clos...
Activity centres open for children of key workers in Fife
Posted on March 26, 2020April 5, 2020

Activity centres open for children of key workers in Fife

Fife Council has opened 29 Children’s Activity Centres for children of key workers – where one or both carers are fr...
Students advised to go home
Posted on March 18, 2020March 18, 2020

Students advised to go home

St Andrews University students have been advised to ‘go home without delay’ but told that those that cannot will be ...
Further cuts to education and children’s services in Fife Council’s 2020/21 budget
Posted on March 2, 2020March 26, 2020

Further cuts to education and children’s services in Fife Council’s 2020/21 budget

Cuts of over £3.5 million across education and children’s services were approved by Fife Council at its meeting on Ma...
St Andrews’ student affordability problem
Posted on February 28, 2020February 28, 2020

St Andrews’ student affordability problem

In his recent piece for thesaint-online (February 20th), Viewpoint Editor Joe Waters summarises the problem as follows â...
University appoints climate change advisor
Posted on February 22, 2020

University appoints climate change advisor

The University of St Andrews has appointed former Chief Scientific Adviser to the UK government, Professor Sir Ian Boyd,...
Support for Madras 2G hockey pitch grows
Posted on February 22, 2020March 9, 2020

Support for Madras 2G hockey pitch grows

A petition started by Willie Rennie MSP calling for Fife Council to reconsider its decision not to install a 2G pitch as...
Principal Mapstone signs new 5 year contract
Posted on February 7, 2020

Principal Mapstone signs new 5 year contract

The University of St Andrews Communications Office has issued the following statement: The Principal of the Universit...

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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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