Principal’s Medal: Louise Anderbjörk
Presented by Professor Dame Sally Mapstone FRSE.
Search by author: Graduation Office
Graduation Address: Professor Zinnie Harris, School of English
“With all its sham, drudgery and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world.”
Laureation Address: Gisèle Pineau
Honorary Degree of Doctor of Letters. Laureation by Dr David Evans, School of Modern Languages.
Graduation Address: Kerry Tavakoli, International Education and Lifelong Learning Institute
“It’s a dangerous business, going out your door. You step onto the road, and if you don't keep your feet, there’s no knowing where you might be swept off to.”
Laureation Address: Judith ‘Judy’ T Rankin
Honorary Degree of Doctor of Laws. Laureation by Marie-Noël Earley, Academic Registrar.
Honorands 2025 – Summer Graduation
The following people are to be awarded honorary degrees at this year's summer graduation ceremonies at the University of St Andrews.
Judy Rankin
Judy Rankin is to be awarded a Doctor of Laws (LLD) on Monday 30 June 2025 during the afternoon ceremony.
Gisèle Pineau
Gisèle Pineau is to be awarded a Doctor of Letters (DLitt) on Tuesday 1 July 2025 during the morning ceremony.
Professor Cynthia Enloe
Professor Cynthia Enloe is to be awarded a Doctor of Letters (DLitt) on Tuesday 1 July 2025 during the afternoon ceremony.
Sara Lamb Parkin OBE
Sara Parkin OBE is to be awarded a Doctor of Laws (LLD) on Wednesday 2 July 2025 during the morning ceremony.