Graduation address: Professor Phillips O’Brien, School of International Relations
“I encourage you to harness the wind of your time and place for the greater good, to make the brightest future you can for yourselves, and for humankind.”
Search by author: Graduation Office
Laureation Address: Professor Cynthia Enloe
Honorary Degree of Doctor of Letters. Laureation by Professor Anthony Lang, School of International Relations.
Principal’s Medal: Amar Singh Bhandal
Citation for Amar Singh Bhandal, who graduated with an MA (Hons) in International Relations.
Principal’s Medal: Louise Anderbjörk
Citation for Louise Anderbjörk, who graduated with an MA (Hons) in International Relations and Sustainable Development.
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.