Research Division
We are delighted to share that this year the top prize of the UK Faculty of Public Health has been won by our own Prof Peter Donnelly, awarded “in recognition of outstanding contribution through research that has…
We’re pleased to share that the University of St Andrews has been awarded funding to deliver one of nineteen projects under the new national programme on gambling harms from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). Research…
Students and staff from across the School of Medicine gathered on Friday 12 June for the School of Medicine Postgraduate Research (PGR) Conference 2026, an annual event celebrating the outstanding research being…
What role do universities play in tackling society’s biggest challenges? The Universities Scotland Universal Partners campaign showcases how Scotland’s universities work alongside government, public services,…
The School of Medicine is delighted to celebrate more outstanding achievements by colleagues at the 1413 Teaching Excellence Awards, held by the University of St Andrews in partnership with the Students’ Association.…
Staff, students and families gathered in St Salvator’s Chapel on Wednesday 22 April 2026 for the School of Medicine’s annual Service of Thanksgiving and Commemoration, held in honour of those who have donated their…
Dr Alun Hughes, Senior Lecturer at the School of Medicine, has been announced as the winner of the Outstanding Teacher (Science and Medicine) category at this year’s 1413 Teaching Excellence Awards, a prestigious,…
Earlier this semester, St Andrews medical students experienced a bespoke virtual reality (VR) scenario simulating a general practice home visit for the first time. The virtual patient in this case was experiencing an…
The team behind the AI-powered patient simulator SimPatient has been recognised at the 2025 Converge Awards for its innovation, entrepreneurial drive, and potential to transform clinical education. Senior Lecturer and…
Third-year BSc (Hons) Medicine student Shirley Xiao presented her dissertation on implementation of the 2018 general practice contract at a Scottish Government meeting on 27 May! The General Practice In-Hours Activity…