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Amy Manvell is the Sustainability Coordinator 2025-2026 for the University of St Andrews. She graduated in 2025 with an MA (Hons) Spanish and Sustainable Development. Amy has lived in northern Spain, but grew up near Brighton in the south of England.
Spotlight: Environmental Humanities Network
What is the St Andrews Environmental Humanities Network? The St Andrews Environmental Humanities Network brings together researchers, students, and practitioners whose work engages with ecocultural issues. This can…
Do 5 Things to Win the Inter-Hall Energy Competition
The University of St Andrews Environment team is encouraging all undergraduate hall residents to join in the Inter-Hall Energy Competition 2026, running from Friday 6 February until Friday 13 March (between Green Week…
It’s nearly time for the Winter Shutdown
We would like to remind everyone to follow the Winter Shutdown guidance over the festive period, during which many of us are away from campus. On campus, please ensure to: Across residences: In general: Let’s work…
St Andrews Celebrates 20 Years as a Fair Trade Town
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…
University donations to British Heart Foundation banks: Impact Report
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…
Celebrating the Golden Dandelion Awards 2024-2025: Sustainability in the Curriculum
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…
Spare Spoon returns for a two-week trial
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…
Transition celebrates second successful Winter Fayre
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…
British Heart Foundation bank donation figures are in!
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…