The Latest Breaking News from University of St Andrews

Acclaimed Scottish poet hailed as 'finest of his generation' dies aged 83

ACCLAIMED Scottish poet Douglas Dunn, whose work explored class, poverty and grief, has died aged 83.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 19

Green MSP Q Manivannan loses bid to become St Andrews rector

Arthur Bernhoff has been elected to the position.

Evening Standard · Oct 17

The Office star loses St Andrews rector race to Ministry of Defence analyst

A MINISTRY of Defence analyst and former British diplomat has been elected as the University of St Andrews’s 56th Rector after students turned out in record numbers

The National (Scotland) · Oct 17

Why I quit St Andrews University because of anti-Scottish classism

An online post by a former University of St Andrews student gained more than 200,000 views online after she accused the university of having a…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 21

University of St Andrews students take part in traditional pier walk

The walk is one of the oldest traditions at the university.

Evening Standard · Sep 6

Famous anti-fascist slogan discovered among secret WW2 graffiti on anti-tank defences

A FAMOUS anti-fascist slogan is among the newly discovered names and drawings left by the builders of anti-tank defences installed at a beach in…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 10

Proud parents Prince Edward and Duchess Sophie celebrate Lady Louise's graduation - with an adorable hidden detail

Lady Louise has graduated from the University of St Andrews, following in the footsteps of her cousin, Prince William, and Princess Catherine

Woman & Home · Jul 3

Lady Louise and Her "Supportive" University Boyfriend Are Low-Key and "Lovely," Says Insider

Prince Edward and Duchess Sophie's daughter met Felix da Silva-Clamp at the University of St Andrews.

Marie Claire · Feb 6

James Webb Space Telescope finds giant, lonely exoplanets can build their own planetary friends without a parent star

Using the James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers have made the shock discovery that giant rogue exoplanets can grow their own planetary systems without needing a parent star.

Space · Jul 30, 2025

Tool to identify poisonous books developed by University of St Andrews

Arsenic was historically mixed with copper to create a vivid green for book covers, which can irritate modern day readers

The Guardian - UK · Jun 6, 2025