Over the past few weeks, Jehan has worked with the Environment and Transition teams to improve our circular economy practices across the University, particularly looking at our end of semester waste. Through…
2024-2025 As part of our ongoing commitment to Fairtrade, trade justice, and ethical consumption, the University of St Andrews has made significant strides this year in line with our SMART Fairtrade action plan. This…
You are joining a community that prioritizes sustainability – it’s a key governance theme at the University of St Andrews, and is embedded in our research, education, estates, and operations; and in student and…
Have a specific item that you need to recycle? Find your item below for specific instructions on how to recycle it in St Andrews. Aerosols/Deodrant Cans: These should be recycled at Fife Council Recycling points. Do…
Whether you are a returning student or an incoming first year hoping to get involved with sustainability, we want to give you an overview of how our work is managed at the University. Our graphic below lays out the…
From 30 October to 15 November 2024, the University of St Andrews conducted travel surveys for all staff and students. These surveys have been conducted approximately every three years since 2002. The travel surveys…
A new exhibition at the University of St Andrew’s Wardlaw Museum not only explores how societies can be more sustainable in the future but has also cut down its own exhibition carbon footprint by an estimated…
In March 2025, Transition University of St Andrews ran a series of seven creative fashion workshops across three consecutive Fridays at Greyfriars RC Primary School in St Andrews. These sessions formed part of the…
In a recent virtual panel hosted by the University of St Andrews Careers Centre, Communications, and Development teams, four alumni shared how their St Andrews experiences shaped diverse and meaningful careers in…
The Principal took a stroll along the coastal path last Friday to visit the University’s Highland cows and learn more about our nature restoration project. This initiative has been led by University Estates in…