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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 ...
University led hydrogen train project on track to net zero
Posted on October 4, 2022December 21, 2022

University led hydrogen train project on track to net zero

An innovative hydrogen train project led by the University of St Andrews has successfully completed its next phase of t...
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...
New form of ultra-violet light could make indoors Covid-safe
Posted on April 3, 2022April 21, 2022

New form of ultra-violet light could make indoors Covid-safe

A new type of ultraviolet light, Far-UVC, can efficiently kill airborne microbes, such as those which cause Covid-19, wh...
MSP blames council’s HMO policy for student accommodation crisis
Posted on March 27, 2022April 3, 2022

MSP blames council’s HMO policy for student accommodation crisis

Sstudents attending St Andrews University are experiencing difficulty in finding affordable accommodation in the town wi...
Search for architect and lead designer for Madras development
Posted on January 28, 2022February 15, 2022

Search for architect and lead designer for Madras development

The University of St Andrews is recruiting an architect and lead designer for the University’s Net-Zero New Madras Col...
Mud research reveals pattern of climate change over millions of years
Posted on June 8, 2021June 28, 2021

Mud research reveals pattern of climate change over millions of years

A new study of historical carbon dioxide levels stresses urgent action is needed to avoid prehistoric levels of climate ...
Posted on March 6, 2021March 20, 2021

Fife Covid update 14th March: infection rate static but hospital admissions and deaths down

Over the 7 days  to the 13th March, 205 further cases were diagnosed in Fife (see graph below) compared with 172 the week before. On the 14th March, there were 17 cases in hospital in Fife (down 8 over 7 days) and  less than 5 cases in intensive care (no change compared to the week before);...
Covid-19 update: Fife hospital cases down, community cases up
Posted on February 11, 2021March 6, 2021

Covid-19 update: Fife hospital cases down, community cases up

Over the 7 days  to the 25th February, 242 further cases were diagnosed in Fife (see graph below) compared with 227 the...
Number of University Covid cases rises to 25
Posted on September 30, 2020October 8, 2020

Number of University Covid cases rises to 25

Following another weekend of voluntary lockdown, and with the number of cases rising to 25, Professor Mapstone has writt...
St Andrews announces dual-mode teaching for next academic year
Posted on June 20, 2020July 3, 2020

St Andrews announces dual-mode teaching for next academic year

Principal Sally Mapstone has confirmed that the University of St Andrews will begin the next academic year as scheduled ...

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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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