Wilber’s work has global reach
This week, Research Spotlight talks to a leader in ongoing work around infectious diseases, how to prepare for them, track them and stop them. What is your name and what do you research? Wilber Sabiiti and I develop…
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A traitor in their midst? Emily’s view on HE forum
As the nation was gripped by the BBC hit series Celebrity Traitors, Students’ Association President of Education Emily Bannister joined the nation’s leading higher and further education decision makers at the Further…
Why you should always trust a penguin
This week, Research Spotlight shines on trustworthy African penguins! What’s your name and what do you research? My name is Jacqui Glencross, and I’m a seabird ecologist. Earlier this year, I completed my PhD…
Turn your idea into impact
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to take your research or idea and turn it into a real-world venture? The St Andrews Innovation Fellowship could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for. Now open for…
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…
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…