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Scotland's first university. Founded 1413.

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More than 140 pupils from Fife, Tayside and beyond spent a week getting a taste of life at St Andrews through the Sutton Trust Summer School.
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August 21, 2026 at 12:01 PM
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We're heading to #Curious2026! 📚 Join us at Scotland's festival of knowledge (5–13 Sept) for two free School of Medicine events:
🧠 5 Sept: Exploring the relationship between dyslexia, dyscalculia & mental health
🩺 12 Sept: Diagnose this! Think like a doctor
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Curious 2026
Curious is Scotland's festival of knowledge – free, interdisciplinary events, in Edinburgh. Big ideas from Scotland's leading minds.
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August 6, 2026 at 2:45 PM
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New research from University of St Andrews suggests the conversation around ChatGPT helped people learn what generative AI could & couldn't do.

By analysing 200,000 social media posts, researchers found hype can be more than a bubble.

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August 5, 2026 at 12:42 PM
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Read this fantastic article on Ukrainian wartime children's books: www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Image from “Little Travel Book. Armed Forces of Ukraine” by Iryna Taranenko, Marta Leshak and Oleksandr Mykhed (The Old Lion Publishing House, 2025)
July 27, 2026 at 3:05 PM
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Researchers from St Andrews and the University of Dundee awarded £1M UK Research and Innovation funding to unlock hidden secrets of insulin

The research will explore how insulin molecules assemble, separate, and function.

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July 27, 2026 at 1:36 PM
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Metal mining's carbon footprint could be 10 times greater than previously thought, according to new St Andrews research

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July 24, 2026 at 4:09 PM
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Illuminating research from St Andrews uncovers moonlight baboons which inspired ancient Egyptian god Thoth 🌔🦧🎉

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July 24, 2026 at 4:05 PM
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St Andrews researchers discover that Sperm Whales blow bubbles to achieve restful, vertical sleep... shhhh 🐋💤🫧

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July 24, 2026 at 3:56 PM
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Seven researchers from St Andrews have been awarded funding through the Royal Society of Edinburgh’s Spring 2026 Research Awards Programme.

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July 24, 2026 at 11:35 AM
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The Vera C. Rubin Observatory has begun its 10-year survey of the southern sky. University of St Andrews researchers are part of the Rubin LSST:UK consortium supporting this project.
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July 8, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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A week to remember: Celebrating the Class of 2026 🎉🎉🎓

Congratulations to all our graduates, and thank you to the staff, families, and supporters who helped make this week such a memorable and fitting celebration.

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July 3, 2026 at 6:45 PM
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Congratulations to all students graduating this afternoon:

💻School of Computer Science
🌱School of Earth and Environmental Sciences
🔭 School of Physics and Astronomy

#ClassOf2026 🎓🎉

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July 3, 2026 at 12:05 PM
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Congratulations to all students graduating this morning:

🩺 School of Medicine

#ClassOf2026 🎓🎉

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July 3, 2026 at 8:05 AM
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Congratulations to all students graduating this afternoon:

🖼️ School of Art History
🧪School of Chemistry
🗺️ School of Geography and Sustainable Development

#ClassOf2026 🎓🎉

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July 2, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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Congratulations to all students graduating this morning:

📚International Education & Lifelong Learning Institute
😇School of Divinity
📚School of English
🧮 School of Mathematics and Statistics

#ClassOf2026 🎓🎉

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July 2, 2026 at 8:00 AM
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"To stand here now as Chancellor feels like a deeply privileged homecoming.” - historic moment as Dame Anne Pringle was formally installed as Chancellor during today's graduation ceremony. 🎉🎓🥳

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July 1, 2026 at 5:10 PM
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Congratulations to all students graduating this afternoon:

💼 Business School - BSc Honours
🗣️ School of Modern Languages 

#ClassOf2026 🎓🎉

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July 1, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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Congratulations to all students graduating this morning:

💼 Business School - MA Honours
🏛️ School of Classics

#ClassOf2026 🎓🎉

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July 1, 2026 at 8:00 AM
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Congratulations to all students graduating this afternoon:

🌏 BA International Honours
🌏 School of International Relations

#ClassOf2026 🎓🎉

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June 30, 2026 at 12:01 PM
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Congratulations to all students graduating this morning:

🔬School of Biology
📚 School of History

#ClassOf2026 🎓🎉

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June 30, 2026 at 8:00 AM
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Summer graduation is here! 🎓🎉

Congratulations to all of our graduates, we celebrate not only this milestone day, but every step of your journey that led you here.🎓

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June 29, 2026 at 1:25 PM
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Congratulations to all graduating today:

📚BSc General
📚MA General
🎓Grad School for Interdisciplinary Studies
🎼 Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
💭 Philosophical, Anthropological & Film Studies
🧠 Psychology & Neuroscience

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June 29, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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We can't wait for Summer graduation in St Andrews next week 🎓 🙌

The first ceremony takes place at 2pm on Monday, and there are ceremonies at 10.30am and 2pm Tuesday to Friday.

Watch online from anywhere in the world. 🌎

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June 27, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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Congratulations to all our students graduating and celebrating next week. 👏🎓🎉

Read our handy guide covering everything from what happens in the ceremony to what to wear when graduating. 👇

https://ow.ly/aTUy50Z9R33

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June 25, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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New report from SMRU and NatureScot shows drop in Scotland’s harbour seal numbers and sparks concern for grey seal population

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June 25, 2026 at 1:57 PM