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University of St Andrews @uniofstandrews.bsky.social · 2d

🔬 Governing the Unseen: U.S. Nuclear Waste Futures & the Geocultural License to Operate
Join Dr Vincent Ialenti & Prof Mette High for a fireside chat on the future of U.S. nuclear waste policy.
🗓️ 9 Oct | 🕐 4–6pm | 💻 Online
🔗 https://ow.ly/UsUl50X74mR
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University of St Andrews @uniofstandrews.bsky.social · 5d

Professor Lars Kotthoff has been appointed as the Johann and Gaynor Rupert Chair in Artificial Intelligence (AI) at the University of St Andrews.

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Council on Geostrategy @congeostrategy.bsky.social · 12d

‘The Foreign Secretary’s objectives should be...focused on containing 🇷🇺 expansionism in Europe, mitigating the direct effects of Middle Eastern conflicts and keeping the Balkans peaceful,’ says Dr Marc De Vore, @uniofstandrews.bsky.social

#BigAsk #BritainsWorld

What should be the top priorities for Britain’s new Foreign Secretary?

The Big Ask | No. 39.2025

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University of St Andrews @uniofstandrews.bsky.social · 19d

New research from the School of Psychology and Neuroscience has revealed the brain’s built-in distance tracker, and its link to early Alzheimer's diagnosis.
DOI 10.1016/j.cub.2025.08.011

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University of St Andrews @uniofstandrews.bsky.social · 25d

St Andrews top in Scotland and second in the UK in the @theguardian.com University Guide 2026 🎉

Maths, History, and International Relations take the top spot in the new rankings with a further 16 subjects ranking in the top 10 🎉

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Five smiling students in St Salvator's Quad at the University of St Andrews.

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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 25d

The Guardian University Guide 2026 – the rankings

Find a course at one of the top universities in the country. Our league tables rank them all subject by subject, as well as by student satisfaction, staff numbers, spending and career prospects Continue reading...

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University of St Andrews @uniofstandrews.bsky.social · 27d

Our School of Physics & Astronomy hosted the @univofstandrews first Advanced Materials industry day, bringing together academics and researchers with businesses, funders & government.

Check out our video to find out more...

📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=D2NM...

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University of St Andrews @uniofstandrews.bsky.social · 29d

New #research from @distantworlds.space with
@nasawebb.extwitter.link @stsci.edu @umich.edu @cornellupress.bsky.social @bristoluni.bsky.social & MIT identifies signs of atmosphere on TRAPPIST 1e, an Earth-sized #exoplanet located 40 light years away

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University of St Andrews @uniofstandrews.bsky.social · Sep 8

A windy Pier Walk to mark the start of Martinmas Semester. 💨

Welcome back to our returning students and hello to all our new ones - enjoy Orientation Week!

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University of St Andrews @uniofstandrews.bsky.social · Sep 1

Orientation starts Mon 8 Sep. Joining us in St Andrews for the first time? Download the app👇

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We can't wait to meet new students & welcome back returners. Town's been too quiet without you. 😶

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University of St Andrews @uniofstandrews.bsky.social · Aug 26

St Andrews recognised by British Rowing as a GB Beach Sprint Performance Development Academy and an Olympic Training Venue for LA 2028.
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The Conversation UK @uk.theconversation.com · Aug 20

The 17 UK dates are estimated to have generated around £1 billion of spending.

Do big gigs alter economies? What the Oasis tour reveals about how we spend

The 17 UK dates are estimated to have generated around £1 billion of spending.

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University of St Andrews @uniofstandrews.bsky.social · Aug 14

The University of St Andrews has been named Scottish University of the Year in the Daily Mail University Guide. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🙌

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University of St Andrews @uniofstandrews.bsky.social · Aug 11

Seven St Andrews research projects receive funding from the ‪@royalsoced.bsky.social‬ Research Awards Programme.

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University of St Andrews @uniofstandrews.bsky.social · Aug 3

Amber weather warning issued for Storm Floris tomorrow (Mon 4 Aug), with strong winds forecast from 10am-10pm. Staff and students advised to work/study from home where possible. Stay updated via the @metoffice.gov.uk

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University of St Andrews @uniofstandrews.bsky.social · Jul 30

Congratulations to St Andrews undergraduate Sophia Issberner on her historic rowing gold at the 2025 FISU World University Games. 🚣🥇🥳

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Universities Scotland @uniscot.bsky.social · Jul 28

📰🆕The heads of Scotland's five medical schools have co-authored a piece highlighting the quiet crisis facing clinical research in Scotland. You can read the full piece below on our website⬇️
www.universities-scotland.ac.uk/clinicalacad...

Scotland’s Quiet Crisis: Why Clinical Research Needs Urgent Rescue — Universities Scotland

www.universities-scotland.ac.uk

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European University Association (EUA) @eua.eu · Jul 22

Our current university system is not systematically meeting the needs of the #neurodivergent community.

#EUAExpertVoices article by Monique Mackenzie @uniofstandrews.bsky.social and Elliott Spaeth @advancehe.bsky.social on AI's potential for education that serves all learners buff.ly/bcLfAQk

Using AI to serve inclusive education

EUA - European University Association

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Higher Education Policy Institute @hepi-news.bsky.social · Jul 21

New Post: New HEPI report reveals the hidden impact of menstrual cycles on students’ education www.hepi.ac.uk/2025/07/21/n...

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University of St Andrews @uniofstandrews.bsky.social · Jul 21

Professor Deborah Williamson, Dean of Medicine, appointed as the inaugural Co-Director of the National Scottish Pandemic Sciences Partnership

The @publichealthscot.bsky.social partnership will strengthen Scotland’s capacity to respond to future pandemics

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Public Health Scotland @publichealthscot.bsky.social · Jul 21

We’re proud to announce the appointment of Professor Deborah Williamson @uniofstandrews.bsky.social and Professor Emma Thomson‪ @uofglasgow.bsky.social as inaugural Co-Directors of the National Scottish Pandemic Sciences Partnership.

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sta-modlangs.bsky.social @sta-modlangs.bsky.social · Jul 18

Rethinking the Sixties with the international conference 'Tis Sixty Years Since' and Celebrating the 60th anniversary of Forum for Modern Languages Studies this week at Parliament Hall @uniofstandrews.bsky.social

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University of St Andrews @uniofstandrews.bsky.social · Jul 18

Congratulations to Professor Caroline Humfress and Professor Richard Whatmore from the School of History on their election to The British Academy Fellowship.

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University of St Andrews @uniofstandrews.bsky.social · Jul 15

Professors Andrea Di Falco and Malte Gather have both been awarded prestigious @erc.europa.eu funding for smart solar panels and lens-less microscopes projects. ☀️🔬🥳

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University of St Andrews @uniofstandrews.bsky.social · Jul 10

Green Shores is Scotland's longest coastal restoration project with @naturescot.bsky.social - Dr Clare Maynard from the School of Biology discusses vital saltmarsh restoration efforts in their latest blog

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