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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 ...
Huge spike in student infections
Posted on February 8, 2022February 15, 2022

Huge spike in student infections

455 cases were recorded at the university during the 5 days ending 4th February – 24 staff and 431 students - up from ...
St Andrews top in university guide
Posted on September 18, 2021October 2, 2021

St Andrews top in university guide

Having slipped a place to third in the recent Guardian University Guide 2022, the University of St Andrews has taken the...
Principal cautiously optimistic
Posted on September 13, 2021September 29, 2021

Principal cautiously optimistic

In her letter to University staff and students today (13th), Principal Mapstone  said that that although the virus was ...
University reports further 15 students test positive
Posted on March 29, 2021April 8, 2021

University reports further 15 students test positive

St Andrews University has today reported that a further 15 students have tested positive for Covid-19  since Friday, 26...
Rapid testing introduced to cope with University Covid outbreak
Posted on March 18, 2021March 29, 2021

Rapid testing introduced to cope with University Covid outbreak

Following the outbreak of  Covid infection in six of its halls of residence, the University of St Andrews has ann...
Posted on February 10, 2021March 20, 2021

University cancels face to face teaching for the rest of the semester

University Principal Sally Mapstone wrote to students and staff today to inform them that, with few exceptions, face to face teaching will not resume this semester and they should not return to St Andrews. However,  independent  reports from residents suggest that many students are already back in...
University Security break up student party in St Andrews
Posted on February 3, 2021February 14, 2021

University Security break up student party in St Andrews

In a letter sent to students today (3rd February), and copied to staff, University Principal Sally Mapstone revealed tha...
Four more student Covid-19 cases
Posted on September 21, 2020September 30, 2020

Four more student Covid-19 cases

The University of St Andrews has reported a further 4 cases, all connected to a party in a student hall of residence, du...
Students face weekend lockdown
Posted on September 18, 2020September 21, 2020

Students face weekend lockdown

Following the identification of three University cases of Covid-19, and a sustained rise in cases within Scotland, Princ...
University linked Covid-19 cases reported
Posted on September 11, 2020September 21, 2020

University linked Covid-19 cases reported

News of the cases, a student and a member of staff, come amid concern about the return of students and staff to St Andre...

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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