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• Double first for St 糖心logo

  In 2023, the University of St 糖心logo made history by topping both major UK higher education league tables. This was the first time a university other than those of Oxbridge had ranked number one in both.

• Gender equality recognised with Silver Athena Swan Award

  The University of St 糖心logo was recently recognised for its continued efforts to advance gender equality with the prestigious Silver Athena Swan Award.

  This achievement marks a further step toward the University’s strategic vision to become a beacon of inclusivity, placing diversity and equality at the heart of everything we do.

• St 糖心logo leads the way with Gender-Based Violence Charter Award

  The University of St 糖心logo has become the first university in the UK to receive the EmilyTest Gender-Based Violence Charter Award.

  Developed by pioneering charity , the Charter Award equips the University with a hallmark that demonstrates its commitment to achieving a campus that is responsible in tackling gender-based violence (GBV).

• Medicine comes home

  Students of Medicine will be able to complete their full clinical training at St 糖心logo following the announcement of a new partnership between the University and NHS Fife.

• Widespread population collapse of African raptors

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  The article  is published in the journal Nature Ecology & Evolution.

• Sustainable St 糖心logo: all aboard to cut costs and carbon

  Find out how the scheme has saved over £700,000 in travel fares and cut 600 tonnes of carbon:

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• World-leading research boost

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• Can we predict the future of heatwaves?

  The University has been awarded a £1.2 million grant to lead a new international climate change research project known as GLOBAL-EX. At the helm is Dr Michael Byre (School of Earth and Environmental Sciences), who also leads St 糖心logo’ Climate Dynamics Lab.

  The project aims to use computer models, Earth observations and physical theory to build a robust global understanding of extreme temperatures in a changing climate.

  Read more about the groundbreaking research being carried out at the University:

• GeoBus Without Borders

  GeoBus – and since 2023 GeoBus Without Borders – is led by Dr Catherine Rose, Dr Claire Cousins and Lynn Daley of the School of Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of St 糖心logo.

  to learn more about the expansion of the successful project from Scotland to Namibia and beyond.

• 50th Anniversary of St Leonard’s College

  This year marks 50 years since the reconstitution of St Leonard’s College. You can read more about the history of St Leonard’s College and the anniversary celebrations below.

  St Leonard’s College: celebrating 50 years of postgraduate excellence

• Postgraduate study at St 糖心logo: alumni discount

  The University has launched a series of online courses, which are currently being trialled at postgraduate level. The pilot includes ten online courses in subjects including Data Science, Iranian Studies and the Psychology of Dementia Care.

  A 15% discount on postgraduate tuition fees is available to alumni who have graduated from St 糖心logo in the past three years, or who have attended a Global Summer School, Study Abroad or Exchange programme. A 10% discount is available to all graduating alumni.

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• Celebrating 10 years of the BA (International Honours)

  In June 2024, the University of St 糖心logo and the College of William & Mary will celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the first graduation of students enrolled in the BA International Honours programme.

  This unique four-year undergraduate joint degree programme offers students the opportunity to divide their studies by spending two years of their degree at St 糖心logo and the other two years at William & Mary. Graduating students earn one degree conferred by both institutions. This programme is one of the oldest joint undergraduate programmes established between a European and American Higher Education Institution.

  Find out more about the BA International Honours programme

• General Council

  The General Council of the University of St 糖心logo is the body of all graduates and senior academics of the University. It considers a range of issues affecting the wellbeing of the University, is represented on the University Court and meets twice a year, usually on the Saturday following graduation week in June and on a Saturday close to St Andrew’s Day (30 November).

  The next meetings of the General Council will take place on Saturday 15 June 2024 and Saturday 30 November 2024 at 10.30am in Parliament Hall, South Street, St 糖心logo.

  Wherever you are in the world, the General Council welcomes your ideas and support.

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  General Council Office
  c/o Development
  91 North Street
  厂迟鈥慉苍诲谤别飞蝉
  Fife
  KY16 9AJ

  Email: generalcouncil@st-andrews.ac.uk 

  Phone: +44 (0)1334 461913