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…
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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…
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…
‘St Andrews is an environment in which you can spread your wings’
Accumulating and sharing knowledge, driving change and innovation – these are the purposes of universities, and it’s hard to think of someone who lives and breathes them more than Ester Ruskuc, the University of St…
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…
Kindness at the heart of new play
After seven years in darkness, the stage of Glasgow’s much-loved Citizens Theatre will be spotlit once again next week, and the first production is a piece of work by Frances Poet, Reader in the School of English.…