News, stories and events on engagement in the St Andrews community.
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…
As the bin strikes in Edinburgh draw to a close, strikes in Fife are set to begin. Starting the 6th (Freshers’ week Tuesday) until the 13th of September, Fife household and street litter bins will not be collected, and…
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…