More books in the Library
Can’t find the book you want in the library? You can request it through the more books service. Many students and members of staff have… Read More »More books in the Library
Muniments Collection
When books go missing…
In 1456 the Faculty of Arts at the University recorded a decision to install library furniture ‘in a small room at the end of the… Read More »When books go missing…
Lady Literate in Mathematics
Did you know that the University of St Andrews created one of the world’s first higher educational qualifications for women, allowing them to study university-level… Read More »Lady Literate in Mathematics
Scottish Gaelic in the Collections
This week is World Gaelic Week (Seachdain na Gàidhlig) – an initiative to celebrate Scottish Gaelic across the globe. In this blog we highlight some… Read More »Scottish Gaelic in the Collections
International Day of Women and Girls in Science – Chemistry at St Andrews
The United Nations International Day of Women and Girls in Science is observed on the 11th of February each year to promote equal access to… Read More »International Day of Women and Girls in Science – Chemistry at St Andrews
The Yule Days – Day 7 – ‘A bull that was brown’
The king sent his lady on the seventh Yule day, A bull that was brown, three goldspinks, three starlings, A goose that was gray, Three… Read More »The Yule Days – Day 7 – ‘A bull that was brown’
The Twelve Days of Christmas or The Yule Days
Christmas in Scotland has the general reputation of being the lesser holiday in relation to the more popular Hogmanay (New Year’s Eve/Old Year’s Night) celebrations.… Read More »The Twelve Days of Christmas or The Yule Days
The beginning of the service
On the 4th January 1965 the University of St Andrews Computing Laboratory started a full-time computer service in St Andrews. In celebration of its Silver… Read More »The beginning of the service
The role of Astronomy in the establishment of the University Computing Laboratory in St Andrews
On the 4th January 1965 the University of St Andrews Computing Laboratory started a full-time computer service in St Andrews. In celebration of its Silver… Read More »The role of Astronomy in the establishment of the University Computing Laboratory in St Andrews
Open Championship in St Andrews 2022
The 150th Open Golf Championship will be held in St Andrews from 14-17 July 2022. To coincide with this event, the University, in conjunction with… Read More »Open Championship in St Andrews 2022
The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee 2022
Queen Elizabeth II is the first British Monarch to celebrate 70 years of service. Her reign is already longer than the reigns of her four… Read More »The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee 2022
Virtual Alumni Weekend, 16-18 April 2021
We are delighted to support the Virtual Alumni Weekend with a quick glance behind the scenes at the records we hold in the University archive… Read More »Virtual Alumni Weekend, 16-18 April 2021