News, stories and events on engagement in the St Andrews community.
Honorary Professor Colin Ballantyne and Professor John Gordon, along with colleagues from multiple institutions, successfully petitioned for Glen Roy, a unique geological site in the Scottish Highlands, to be…
StACCS is a University-wide Global Research Centre (GRC) funded for 2023-2024 that fosters collaborative, transdisciplinary research aimed at creating a more sustainable society. Drawing on insights from the…
Over the last two years, the Student and Community Working Group of the Environmental Sustainability Board (ESB) have been working hard to act as a voice for our community, widen and diversify engagement in the topic,…
Fairtrade Fortnight in the wake of climate change: the celebration of ethical and sustainable production and consumption Every year Fairtrade Fortnight provides a dedicated space for people around the world to discuss,…
The University of St Andrews is excited to announce that the 2023 Sustainability Internship applications are now live! There are 14 opportunities available to work on topics such as biodiversity, active travel, the…
The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) represent a systemic approach for understanding local, national and global challenges. A student internship through the Proctors Office facilitated the…
Now in their fourth year, the Golden Dandelion Awards are coordinated by the University’s Sustainability in the Curriculum Committee (SiTC), inviting submissions that demonstrate considerable contribution to Education…
A project led by Senior Lecturer Dr Rehema White from the School of Geography and Sustainable Development, and funded by The Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education, received a Regional Centre of Expertise (RCE)…
Fairtrade supporters in St Andrews are celebrating – on three counts! Two winners of 2022 Scottish Fair Trade Forum (SFTF) awards are Mary Popple and Hannah Bowey, both members of the St Andrews Fairtrade Town…
Congratulations to everyone who has finished their exams, and to those who still have a few more, we wish you the very best. In the wake of another snowy morning it felt fitting to share our Winter Shutdown tips as…