Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns.
As part of its commitment to responsible procurement, the University introduced the Agilico Zero initiative to replace its printing and copying fleet. Rather than purchasing entirely new devices, a refurbishment…
The University is currently trialling the Net Zero Public Sector Building Standard (NZPSBS) on two flagship capital projects, New College and Digital Nexus. This reflects the University’s commitment to delivering…
Rastech, a Scottish AgriTech SME, is pioneering controlled-environment aquaculture systems that set new standards for sustainable food production. At Eden Campus, Rastech operates a solar-powered demonstration farm…
Solar Array: The one-megawatt ground solar photovoltaic (PV) development – backed by a Scottish Funding Council loan and supported by the Vacant & Derelict Land Fund – provides electricity to the campus. This move…
The Community Fund has supported a diverse range of grassroots sustainability projects across Fife, demonstrating the impact of community-led action on reducing waste, saving energy, and strengthening local…
School of Modern Languages sustainability representative Anette Lee won the University’s energy-saving competition with her creative lion-themed campaign. Using a “roar of responsibility” to encourage simple actions…
The Environment Subcommittee dedicated itself throughout the year to bringing sustainability to the forefront of university life. This work began with the first St Andrews Sustainability Summit, held in Upper and Lower…
Dr Damiano Benvegnu, a Reader in Italian Studies and Comparative Literature, specialises in the interdisciplinary field of environmental humanities. His research examines how individuals, communities, and cultures…
As part of its archival work, the University regularly de-accessions materials that do not align with its collecting policy, removing unwanted items from the collections. In addition, the team frequently re-houses…
Environment Manager Andrew Stahly is spearheading a legacy furniture project, which includes refurbishing exam desks. Around 500 of these desks are stored at Teases Mill near Ceres in between use at exam locations…