Recognising the urgency of the global climate and natural emergencies, St Andrews has established three pathways to lead real and inclusive change; Sustainability Positive – our commitment to society that our research, education, impact, and entrepreneurship will improve the environment; Carbon Net Zero – our commitment to reduce carbon dioxide and greenhouse gas emissions dramatically across the full extent of the University’s activities, and manage unavoidable emissions responsibly; and Climate Adaptive – our approach to sustaining the University’s ability to operate in an irrevocably changing climate.
In the movement toward sustainability, recycling, waste, and plastics have assumed major significance in global conversations. But understanding how plastic recycling and waste management can align with people and…
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are among the most common infections investigated in clinical settings, affecting more than 404.6 million individuals in 2019. These bacterial infections are usually treated with…
In 2016, FPAN initiated a citizen science program called Heritage Monitoring Scouts (HMS), a public engagement program that tracks the impact of climate change on archaeological sites through soil erosion and rise in…
Although we interact with them every day, many may not be familiar with what it is that lights up our screens. Organic light-emitting diodes, more widely known as OLEDs, illuminate the digital displays in products like…
Oliver Lee is a postgraduate student working in the School of Chemistry. Under the guidance of Professor Eli Zysman-Colman, Oliver’s primary focus comprises designing efficient Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs). …
How do we support sustainable development? There are countless answers to this question, with 17 intersecting Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) presenting numerous opportunities for social, environmental, and…
Eye care is a dimension of health that is sometimes overlooked, particularly in low-resource communities where other overwhelming social or health challenges hinder patients from seeking care until it is too late. As…
The School of Modern Languages hosted a conference on Menstruation and Sustainability at the end of May 2023. Artist Jay Critchley gave a public keynote presentation and performed as Miss Tampon Liberty in a costume…
Is it the size of our brains? Is it what we can do? Or how we think? Is it what we believe? Is it that we’re the only species that has flown a rocket to the Moon? We have a sense that we are unique. We think we are…
Clean air is a vital contributing factor to a safe lifestyle. Mary was invited to showcase her research on the impact of air pollution to policymakers and commercial stakeholders.