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University of St Andrews - Scotland's first university Top in the UK - The Times and Guardian University Guides 2024 #EverToExcel

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πŸ”¬ Governing the Unseen: U.S. Nuclear Waste Futures & the Geocultural License to Operate
Join Dr Vincent Ialenti & Prof Mette High for a fireside chat on the future of U.S. nuclear waste policy.
πŸ—“οΈ 9 Oct | πŸ• 4–6pm | πŸ’» Online
πŸ”— https://ow.ly/UsUl50X74mR
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06.10.2025 13:58 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Professor Lars Kotthoff has been appointed as the Johann and Gaynor Rupert Chair in Artificial Intelligence (AI) at the University of St Andrews.

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03.10.2025 09:08 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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What should be the top priorities for Britain’s new Foreign Secretary? The Big Ask | No. 39.2025

β€˜The Foreign Secretary’s objectives should be...focused on containing πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί expansionism in Europe, mitigating the direct effects of Middle Eastern conflicts and keeping the Balkans peaceful,’ says Dr Marc De Vore, @uniofstandrews.bsky.social

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26.09.2025 12:46 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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New research from the School of Psychology and Neuroscience has revealed the brain’s built-in distance tracker, and its link to early Alzheimer's diagnosis.
DOI 10.1016/j.cub.2025.08.011

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19.09.2025 10:29 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Five smiling students in St Salvator's Quad at the University of St Andrews.

Five smiling students in St Salvator's Quad at the University of St Andrews.

St Andrews top in Scotland and second in the UK in the @theguardian.com University Guide 2026 πŸŽ‰

Maths, History, and International Relations take the top spot in the new rankings with a further 16 subjects ranking in the top 10 πŸŽ‰

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13.09.2025 08:42 β€” πŸ‘ 20    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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The Guardian University Guide 2026 – the rankings Find a course at one of the top universities in the country. Our league tables rank them all subject by subject, as well as by student satisfaction, staff numbers, spending and career prospects Continue reading...

The Guardian University Guide 2026 – the rankings

13.09.2025 07:18 β€” πŸ‘ 33    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 4
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Our School of Physics & Astronomy hosted the @univofstandrews first Advanced Materials industry day, bringing together academics and researchers with businesses, funders & government.

Check out our video to find out more...

πŸ“Ί www.youtube.com/watch?v=D2NM...

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11.09.2025 13:36 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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New #research from @distantworlds.space with
@nasawebb.extwitter.link @stsci.edu @umich.edu @cornellupress.bsky.social @bristoluni.bsky.social & MIT identifies signs of atmosphere on TRAPPIST 1e, an Earth-sized #exoplanet located 40 light years away

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09.09.2025 13:30 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A windy Pier Walk to mark the start of Martinmas Semester. πŸ’¨

Welcome back to our returning students and hello to all our new ones - enjoy Orientation Week!

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08.09.2025 08:05 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Orientation starts Mon 8 Sep. Joining us in St Andrews for the first time? Download the appπŸ‘‡

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We can't wait to meet new students & welcome back returners. Town's been too quiet without you. 😢

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01.09.2025 09:22 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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St Andrews recognised by British Rowing as a GB Beach Sprint Performance Development Academy and an Olympic Training Venue for LA 2028.
Read more: news.st-andrews.ac.uk/archive/st-a...
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26.08.2025 10:46 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Do big gigs alter economies? What the Oasis tour reveals about how we spend The 17 UK dates are estimated to have generated around Β£1 billion of spending.

The 17 UK dates are estimated to have generated around Β£1 billion of spending.

20.08.2025 14:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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The University of St Andrews has been named Scottish University of the Year in the Daily Mail University Guide. 🏴󠁧󠁒󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 πŸ™Œ

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14.08.2025 12:50 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Seven St Andrews research projects receive funding from the β€ͺ@royalsoced.bsky.social‬ Research Awards Programme.

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11.08.2025 09:01 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Amber weather warning issued for Storm Floris tomorrow (Mon 4 Aug), with strong winds forecast from 10am-10pm. Staff and students advised to work/study from home where possible. Stay updated via the @metoffice.gov.uk

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03.08.2025 19:40 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Congratulations to St Andrews undergraduate Sophia Issberner on her historic rowing gold at the 2025 FISU World University Games. 🚣πŸ₯‡πŸ₯³

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30.07.2025 14:59 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Scotland’s Quiet Crisis: Why Clinical Research Needs Urgent Rescue β€” Universities Scotland

πŸ“°πŸ†•The heads of Scotland's five medical schools have co-authored a piece highlighting the quiet crisis facing clinical research in Scotland. You can read the full piece below on our website⬇️
www.universities-scotland.ac.uk/clinicalacad...

28.07.2025 08:22 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Using AI to serve inclusive education EUA - European University Association

Our current university system is not systematically meeting the needs of the #neurodivergent community.

#EUAExpertVoices article by Monique Mackenzie @uniofstandrews.bsky.social and Elliott Spaeth @advancehe.bsky.social on AI's potential for education that serves all learners buff.ly/bcLfAQk

22.07.2025 07:05 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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New Post: New HEPI report reveals the hidden impact of menstrual cycles on students’ education www.hepi.ac.uk/2025/07/21/n...

21.07.2025 06:02 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
Professor Deborah Williamson, Dean of Medicine

Professor Deborah Williamson, Dean of Medicine

Professor Deborah Williamson, Dean of Medicine, appointed as the inaugural Co-Director of the National Scottish Pandemic Sciences Partnership

The @publichealthscot.bsky.social partnership will strengthen Scotland’s capacity to respond to future pandemics

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21.07.2025 12:07 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Two profile images of Professor Emma Thomson and Professor Deborah Williamson.

Two profile images of Professor Emma Thomson and Professor Deborah Williamson.

We’re proud to announce the appointment of Professor Deborah Williamson @uniofstandrews.bsky.social and Professor Emma Thomsonβ€ͺ @uofglasgow.bsky.social as inaugural Co-Directors of the National Scottish Pandemic Sciences Partnership.

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21.07.2025 09:48 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Rethinking the Sixties with the international conference 'Tis Sixty Years Since' and Celebrating the 60th anniversary of Forum for Modern Languages Studies this week at Parliament Hall @uniofstandrews.bsky.social

18.07.2025 05:14 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Congratulations to Professor Caroline Humfress and Professor Richard Whatmore from the School of History on their election to The British Academy Fellowship.

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18.07.2025 10:17 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Professors Andrea Di Falco and Malte Gather have both been awarded prestigious @erc.europa.eu funding for smart solar panels and lens-less microscopes projects. β˜€οΈπŸ”¬πŸ₯³

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15.07.2025 14:40 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Green Shores is Scotland's longest coastal restoration project with @naturescot.bsky.social - Dr Clare Maynard from the School of Biology discusses vital saltmarsh restoration efforts in their latest blog

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10.07.2025 15:48 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“– Read our latest Education blog from Dr Mun See Chang at @uniofstandrews.bsky.social ⬇️

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08.07.2025 10:28 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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NHS Fife has been formally granted University Health Board status

The prestigious award by the @parliament.scot recognises the commitment to education, research and innovation of NHS Fife, the University and the School of Medicine.

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07.07.2025 15:04 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Young people attending the Sutton Trust Summer School

Young people attending the Sutton Trust Summer School

We are delighted to welcome the Sutton Trust Summer School, we are going to have an awesome week! From London to Lochgelly, Barra to Bearsden. Welcome all! @suttontrust.bsky.social @uniofstandrews.bsky.social

07.07.2025 10:58 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Congratulations to journalist and author Frank Gardner OBE who graduates today as an honorary Doctor of Laws. 🎀🌎πŸ₯³

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04.07.2025 16:21 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Congratulations to actor and producer Alan Cumming who graduated with an honorary Doctor of Laws. 🎭❀️πŸ₯³

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04.07.2025 12:46 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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