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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…