The University of St Andrews is ambitious for the quality and impact of our research and educational programmes. Research and teaching are at the heart of who we are and what we do, and the fact that we can connect them so strongly is distinctive and fundamental to our global reputation. In an environment where competition for resources and opportunities is ever fiercer, we must anticipate and be ready to act to stay ahead.
In an era where global security threats are ever evolving, the rehabilitation of those who participate in violent extremism is a critical and complex challenge. Current methods focus heavily on managing and controlling the risks an individual is perceived to pose. However, these approaches frequently fail to address the underlying personal and social factors that … Read more
Alexia Petsalis-Diomidis from the School of Classics, is unlike most researchers I have met. Hair cut short, wearing a well-fitted suit with a dainty gold necklace and boots that could kill. Her office overlooks Castle Sands, with tall ceilings looming above us and bookshelves that reach them. Our voices bounce and echo off the walls … Read more
Understanding how illness and disease might be experienced by another person is easier said than done. Yet, with the advent of virtual reality (VR), there are growing possibilities. Virtual reality transcends physical boundaries, allowing users to immerse themselves in interpretations of the lived experiences of others, often shedding new light on misconceptions. A flourishing interdisciplinary … Read more
Commanders on the battlefield face a wide range of complex decisions. While military planners can draw on decades of precedent to inform their choices in some situations, other scenarios are much more ‘grey’ – calling for new guidelines in military decision-making. Professor Anthony Lang of the School of International Relations has helped to develop the … Read more
The Research Unit for Research Utilisation (RURU) has been shaping how we use research to inform and change policy and practice since 2001. Housed within the Department of Management and led by Dr Vicky Ward, RURU aims to investigate and enhance the use of social science research within policy contexts. In a new phase of … Read more
