Graduation address: Professor Richard White, School of Earth and Environmental Sciences
“Take the time to step back from what can seem to be an avalanche of information and misinformation ... and approach everything as objectively as you can.”
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Laureation address: Sara Parkin OBE
Honorary Degree of Doctor of Laws. Laureation by Professor Sir Ian Boyd, School of Biology.
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.”
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
Presented by Professor Dame Sally Mapstone FRSE.
Principal’s Medal: Louise Anderbjörk
Presented by Professor Dame Sally Mapstone FRSE.
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.