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Shining a light on eclipse expeditions

This week, Research Spotlight is being ‘eclipsed’ by the history of mathematics as Dr Deborah Kent shines a light on her work. What’s your name and what do you research?  My name is Deborah Kent. My research focuses on…

Crunching the numbers in nature

This week we take a look at what happens when the worlds of ecology and statistics collide, some pretty great things it turns out…   What’s your name and what do you research?   My name is Ali Johnston. I am passionate…

Fieldnotes from Amazonia

Research Spotlight talks to Dr Jessica Hope, Lecturer in Sustainable Development who is currently in the Western Amazonia region of Bolivia on three months of fieldwork research. What are you doing in Bolivia?  This is…

Celebrating 30 years of USTC

Research Spotlight opens the book on one of the University’s longest running research projects, the Universal Short Title Catalogue, which celebrates its 30th birthday this year.  What’s your name and what do you…

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Talking Saint: Johanna Willi

Johanna Willi, Ecological Projects ManagerEnvironment Team, Estates What does your role involve and how long have you been at the University?  I’m the University’s Ecological Projects Manager and have been in post for…

Putting the race equality action plan in place

As the academic machine springs into life again, so does the work of many groups and networks working to enhance and improve the experience of working and studying in St Andrews. One of these is the Race Equality…

Talking Saint: Ruth Sanderson

Ruth Sanderson, Senior Communications Manager Communications, Marketing, and Public Affairs What does your role involve and how long have you been at the University? I’m a Senior Communications Manager working in the…

Talking Saint: Dr Ife Okafor-Yarwood

What brought you to St Andrews? Honestly? St Andrews just felt right. It’s the kind of place where I could bring my research to life and teach in ways that challenge and inspire. The University’s commitment to research…

Talking Saint: Gordon Henry

Gordon Henry, Marketing Manager (School of Medicine), Communications, Marketing, and Public Affairs What does your role involve and how long have you been at the University?  I have been the Marketing Manager for the…

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