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…
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The Golden Dandelion Awards: Submissions Open for Awarding Sustainable Modules
The Sustainability in the Curriculum Committee is accepting submissions for the module best engaging students in education for sustainable development, with the chance to win £150 in book tokens, and submissions for…
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…
Sustainability in the Curriculum: What is the University of St Andrews doing?
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…
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…