"Asking for help is not a sign of weakness, but a sign of strength and intelligence, because it means that you know your current limitations or difficulties and who could help you overcome them."
Margaret Atwood is to be awarded a Doctor of Letters (DLitt) on Wednesday 29 November 2023.
Doctor of Letters in recognition of his major contribution to the Scottish language, literature, and the Scottish education system.
"Recognise and think carefully about the diversity of treasures that you have and that you can use – natural, cultural, human, social, political, financial."
Honorary Degree of Doctor of Science Laureation by Professor Richard White, School of Earth and Environmental Sciences Friday 16 June 2023 Chancellor, it is my privilege to present for the degree of Doctor of Science, honoris causa, Professor Sir Alexander Norman Halliday. Sir Alex gained a BSc in Geology and a PhD in 1977, both…
Honorary Degree of Doctor of Letters Laureation by Niall Scott, Vice-Principal (Communications) Friday 16 June 2023 Chancellor, it is my privilege to present for the degree of Doctor of Letters, honoris causa, Kirsty Wark. The Royal Television Society describes Kirsty as “one of the UK’s most formidable and versatile television journalists” – and for good…
Delivered during the morning ceremony of Friday 16 June 2023.
Honorary Degree of Doctor of Music Laureation by Dr Sam Haddow, School of English Thursday 15 June 2023 Vice-Chancellor, it is my privilege to present for the degree of Doctor of Music, honoris causa, Professor Margaret Bennett. What does it mean to have a living tradition? A tradition that connects what life was like 400…
Thursday 15 June 2023 Afternoon ceremony Vice- Chancellor, special guests, colleagues and, of course, graduates! On behalf of all my colleagues, it is my very great pleasure to congratulate you on your achievement, and to offer you our good wishes for the future. I extend those congratulations to all those who have supported you along…
Citation for Principal’s Medal recipient, Isabelle Molinari, who graduated with MA (Honours) Economics and Management.