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Work begins on the new Madras site
Posted on July 1, 2019August 16, 2019

Work begins on the new Madras site

Last week, Fife councillors finally agreed to purchase a site for the long-awaited new new Madras College to begin const...
St Andrews slips 3 places in QS World Rankings
Posted on June 22, 2019June 22, 2019

St Andrews slips 3 places in QS World Rankings

In the latest of the university rankings for 2020 to be published, St Andrews has slipped from 97th to 100th in the worl...
St Andrews ranked second to Cambridge in Guardian University Guide
Posted on June 12, 2019June 12, 2019

St Andrews ranked second to Cambridge in Guardian University Guide

While the University of Cambridge retains first place, St Andrews has edged Oxford into second place after several years...
“Scandalous” levels of child poverty in North East Fife
Posted on June 1, 2019July 1, 2019

“Scandalous” levels of child poverty in North East Fife

Data released last month by the End Child Poverty Coalition revealed that 27 per cent of children in the St Andrews ward...
St Andrews West expansion given outline planning consent
Posted on May 30, 2019June 22, 2019

St Andrews West expansion given outline planning consent

By a margin of 9:3, Fife Council’s North East Panning Committee voted to grant outline approval for the western ex...
St Andrews 1st for student satisfaction again
Posted on May 2, 2019May 2, 2019

St Andrews 1st for student satisfaction again

According to The Complete University Guide (TCUG), one of several publications ranking UK universities, St Andrews was r...
Concern that delivery date for new Madras is slipping
Posted on March 29, 2019March 29, 2019

Concern that delivery date for new Madras is slipping

There are fears that the delay in finalising the St Andrews West masterplan, of which the replacement Madras College is ...
Posted on March 13, 2019March 13, 2019

St Andrews Students’ Association elects new President

Jamie Rodney has been elected Students’ Association President, defeating his two opponents, Josh Stevens and Paloma Paige, in an election using the Single Transferable Voting system (STV). Paloma Paige is the serving President. Below is an analysis of Mr Rodney's manifesto by Seoras Lyall in Th...
St Andrews 1st for student retention in Scotland, 12th equal in the UK overall
Posted on March 13, 2019March 22, 2019

St Andrews 1st for student retention in Scotland, 12th equal in the UK overall

Data for 2016-17 released earlier this month by the Higher Statistics Agency (HESA) shows that, at 2.8%, St Andrews has ...
Principal Mapstone defends new admissions policy
Posted on March 7, 2019March 9, 2019

Principal Mapstone defends new admissions policy

St Andrews University's principal has argued it is the Scottish Government's cap on the number of Scottish domiciled stu...
St Andrews academics elected to the Royal Society of Edinburgh
Posted on March 4, 2019March 8, 2019

St Andrews academics elected to the Royal Society of Edinburgh

Philosopher Professor James Harris, medieval manuscripts expert Professor Kate Rudy and geneticist Dr Silvia Paracchini ...

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    Posted on January 25, 2026

    Council gives the go-ahead for University New College project

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    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

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    Posted on April 13, 2025August 23, 2025

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

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