A buzz for biodiversity!
The University’s Biodiversity initiatives have finally been given the spotlight that they deserve! Sustainability Coordinator Hannah Bowey and the Environment Team’s summer sustainability interns have been meeting with…
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Fairtrade University Award Success
The University of St Andrews awarded in nationwide Fairtrade University and College Award. The University of St Andrews has been awarded the 2022 Fairtrade University and College Award, in conjunction with the…
Green light for St Andrews active travel programme
An ambitious local active travel project has recently secured a second round of funding from charity Sustrans to proceed with plans to better connect the neighbourhoods, pathways and streets of St Andrews, so that it’s…
Eden Campus: Bike Shed Opening and Staff E-Bikes
It is with great delight that we can announce Walter Bower House bike shed is open for use at the University’s Eden Campus, in Guardbridge. Please familiarize yourself with the induction video which will allow you to…
Sustainable Saints: St Andrews Ball Dress Swap
As a University that empowers our students and their innovative initiatives, our sustainability communications team have decided to showcase these initiatives and achievements over the next few weeks. Today we…
Hiring our next Sustainability Coordinator!
Calling all University of St Andrews class of 2022 graduates: applications are now open for our annual Sustainability Coordinator position! This is a one-year position within the University’s Estates department. As…
Tree-planting and bug hotels for Biodiversity
Tree-planting is becoming a frequent measure taken to increase the carbon captured from the atmosphere with the aim of reducing atmospheric CO2. As well as increasing carbon sequestration, it also provides a multitude…
Fairtrade Fortnight 2022
As an award-winning fairtrade university, St Andrews will host its annual Fairtrade Fortnight next week, Monday 21st February- Sunday 6th March. The University has supported the Fairtrade Fortnight each year through…
A Hedgehog Friendly Campus
The University has achieved Bronze Accreditation from the British Hedgehog Society as part of its Hedgehog Friendly Campuses campaign. Judging is based on the provision and preservation of a hedgehog-friendly…
Eco- Anxiety Cafés are back!
Think, listen and feel for the climate. University of St Andrews’ Rector’s Committee and Transition St Andrews have brought back their eco-anxiety cafés for students, staff and community members of St Andrews. On…