Four figures will receive honorary doctorates at the University of the West of Scotland’s (UWS) winter graduations next week.
Hugh C Farrell, Kate Allum, Professor Evelyn Telfer CBE and Nicola Rosa will be honoured during ceremonies running from Monday 9th to Saturday 14th November.
Hugh C Farrell, a Scottish cultural heritage educator and Robert Burns ambassador, will receive his honorary doctorate on Tuesday 10th November at 10.30am.
Kate Allum, a senior corporate leader and former Chair of Court at UWS, will be honoured on Wednesday 11th November at 2.30pm.
Professor Evelyn Telfer CBE, a reproductive biologist, will receive her honorary doctorate on Thursday 12th November at 10.30am.
Nicola ‘Nick’ Rosa, a technology innovation leader and digital transformation strategist, will be honoured on Friday 13th November at 2pm.
Professor James Miller, Principal and Vice-Chancellor of UWS, said: “Graduation is always a special and memorable occasion for the University, providing an opportunity to reflect on and celebrate the hard work, determination and success of our students.
“It is also a chance to acknowledge the important role played by families, friends, staff and the wider UWS community in supporting and encouraging our graduates throughout their journey.
“Alongside celebrating the achievements of this year’s graduates, we are also immensely proud to recognise four outstanding individuals whose achievements, dedication and contributions have had a significant impact within their respective fields.”
Professor Miller added: “Their commitment to making a difference, together with the strong relationships they have built with our University and its communities, reflects the values and ambitions that define UWS.
“We are honoured to recognise their achievements and welcome them as honorary members of the UWS family as part of our graduation celebrations next week.”