News, stories and events on engagement in the St Andrews community.
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
The University of St Andrews has implemented many measures to encourage sustainability within the curriculum, from the creation of working groups to new courses. Here, we highlight some of the initiatives that have…
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…
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…
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…
Deadwood is naturally occurring, consisting mainly of veteran trees, standing or dying trees, fallen logs and branches. This organic material has huge ecological value, playing a key role in maintaining a forest’s…