On Friday 21 November, nearly 40 staff, students, politicians, faith groups, and community members came together to commemorate the 20th anniversary of St Andrews becoming a Fair Trade Town, instigated by the St…
The University of St Andrews is proud to share that 55.6 tons of resources were donated through the British Heart Foundation banks across campus from October 2024 to September 2025. These donations have raised £105,000…
The Golden Dandelion Awards at the University of St Andrews recognise excellence in education for sustainable development. Education for sustainable development facilitates critical development of knowledge, skills and…
This sustainability initiative to reduce food waste from halls of residence and redistribute free hot meals has returned to Main Bar in the Students’ Association. On Monday, Wednesday and Friday (1 December to 12…
Almost 700 colleagues, students, and local community members enjoyed Transition University of St Andrews’ annual Winter Fayre, made up of 80 stalls, skill sharers, musicians, student groups, and volunteers. The Fayre…
The University’s Campus Larder which was created in October 2023 at the height of the cost-of-living crisis, has received a significant supply boost thanks to a new partnership with national food supplier Brakes. The…
The University scooped a Green Gown Award for the Nature Networks project under the Nature Positive category in the 2025 UK & Ireland Green Gown Awards, held in Birmingham this week (Thursday 6 November). Delivered by…
With over 20 stationed across University sites, it is hard to miss the bright red donation banks for the British Heart Foundation. Between 2024-2025, 5,619 bags of items (weighing just under 50 tons) were donated…
The University of St Andrews’ pioneering approach to grassland management has been featured in a new NatureScot video series on Nature Positive Amenity Grassland Management, now available on YouTube and set to become…
Raisin is a beloved academic family tradition unique to the University of St Andrews, and has changed a lot over the years. The University aims to to minimise the environmental impact while maximising the enjoyment…