The Biodiversity Interdisciplinary Research Community Hub (BIRCH) aims to foster interdisciplinary research on biodiversity by identifying opportunities for innovative collaboration. Through student research…
The University of St Andrews Business School has earned recognition in the Positive Impact Ranking (PIR), which assesses business schools’ commitment to sustainability and ethical practices through student and faculty…
Researchers from the School of Chemistry are developing fuel cell technology to capture and eliminate greenhouse gases at wastewater treatment sites while generating green electricity. Led by Dr Richard Baker, the…
In early 2024, the University strengthened its commitment to renewable energy innovation with the appointment of a new Chair in Energy: Professor Venkataraman Thangadurai, who joined St Andrews from the University of…
Dr Kesahb Giri was appointed lecturer in the School of International Relations this year. His research focuses on gender and war, intersectionality, intimacy and violent politics, and feminist research methods. His…
In January 2024, the University of St Andrews received a £2 million grant from the Wolfson Foundation to advance the development of green hydrogen technologies, crucial for decarbonising the energy and chemical…
William Smith, Aimee Bebbington, and Ranjini Sircar are PhD students on a mission to track the environmental impacts of their PhD research. Collectively, their work spans neuroscience, biology, mathematics, and…
Recycling, waste, and plastics have become central topics in the global conversation on sustainability. However, aligning plastic recycling and waste management with the needs of both people and the planet requires…
Dr Lucy Donaldson, from the Department of Film Studies, is working to bring greater visibility to marginalised workers in Scotland’s film industry, particularly those in lesser-recognized roles such as costume…
Leonardo Dhinsa, a third-year Business School student at St Andrews, was honoured for his exceptional academic achievements at the sixth annual Student Social Mobility Awards in London. Raised by his mother and…