Better Altruism through Effective Ethics
Drs Pummer and Ashford argue that not only should we be giving more, but we should be smarter in who we give to.
REF 2021
The Research Excellence Framework (REF) is a system which assesses research at UK Higher Education Institutions by discipline, based on three elements: outputs, impact and environment. These blogposts are based upon an impact case study that contributed to St Andrews’ outstanding results this REF cycle.
Reinventing Technological Protocols and Processes
For most people, what’s going on beneath the surface of the technologies we use every day can appear to be nothing short of magic: obscure, non-understandable processes. This could not be further from the truth.
The 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda: Looking for Positive Psychological Growth
Nicki Hitchcott, of the School of Modern Languages, has led a team working in Rwanda to investigate the concept of ‘post traumatic growth’ and how it relates to the 1994 genocide.
Bringing Nuance to Mexican History
Santa Anna is probably the historical figure most Mexicans love to hate. In the School of Modern Languages, Professor Will Fowler is helping to redress the balance.
African food security: research on climate resilient potatoes taking root
Torrance and Jones’ research has the potential to greatly impact the agriculture of Sub-Saharan Africa, mostly because they have focused on understanding the needs of its potato farmers.