Green hydrogen and Power to X
Green Hydrogen provides a scalable solution that allows renewables to address the 70% of our future energy needs that go beyond conventional electrical power. Since its launch in late July 2020, the University’s…
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An innovative approach to energy flexibility
The University’s Eden Campus demonstrates a proactive approach to energy flexibility. The Biomass Energy Centre, which started producing fuel in 2017, burns 12,000 tonnes of sustainably sourced woodchip per year from…
Leading the way in growing responsible businesses and institutions
The Department of Management in St Andrews Business School is a signatory member to the Principles of Responsible Management Education (PRME), a United Nations-supported initiative that aims to raise the profile of…
Angel Trains
Angel Trains, the UK’s largest rolling stock company, has partnered with the University to support its hydrogen train project. The project entailed the conversion of a three-car Class 314 train to a hydrogen fuel cell…
IT Operations
The University’s commitment to sustainability extends to our technological operations, exemplified by the Butts Wynd Data Centre’s accreditation to the Gold CEEDA (Certified Energy Efficient Data Centre) standard. To…
Eden Campus
Eden Campus lies at the heart of the University’s ambitious strategy to become carbon-neutral by 2035. This hub of innovation and entrepreneurship will provide solutions to current energy problems; solutions which…
Widening Access and Increasing Opportunities
The University is committed to improving equality of access for students from across diverse backgrounds, and to reducing and eliminating barriers for students. No applicant with the potential to do well should be…
Providing a safe place to live, work and study
Universities of Sanctuary is an initiative to recognise the good practice of universities in welcoming people seeking a place of safety into their communities, fostering a culture of awareness and inclusivity. In 2019…
Cycle-friendly Campus
Sustainable Travel The University is certified as a Cycle-friendly Campus, with a rating of ‘excellent.’ The St Andrews Bike Users Group was initially set up to address issues around bike safety and cycle light use.…
Scotland at the heart of global challenges
Clean air is vital to a safe lifestyle. Even short-term exposure to air pollution can have negative impacts on wellbeing, while continuous exposure can damage every organ in the human body. The United Nation’s…