Renowned author Michael Rosen to be honoured at St Andrews University winter graduations
The University of St Andrews will celebrate the achievements of more than 1100 students from 70 countries and territories at its winter graduation ceremonies next month.
A total of 844 students will attend ceremonies in the town on on Tuesday, December 1 and Wednesday 2nd to celebrate their achievements with friends and family. The graduating cohort includes students from Scotland, the United States, Germany, China, India and South Africa, as well as many other countries worldwide.
Six Palestinian students, two of whom came via a facilitated evacuation scheme involving the UK Government, the Scottish Government, and universities across Scotland, will graduate with Masters degrees.
During the two-day celebration, the university will also confer honorary degrees on three distinguished individuals in recognition of their outstanding contributions to higher education, sustainability, literature and public life.
Professor Nic Beech, Sir Andrew Steer and acclaimed author Michael Rosen will receive honorary degrees, while Martin Slumbers OBE will be awarded the University Medal.
Professor Nic Beech, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Salford and former Vice-Principal and Dean of the University of St Andrews, will receive the honorary degree of Doctor of Letters (DLitt). Recognised as one of the United Kingdom's leading higher education figures, Professor Beech has played a prominent role in university leadership, educational quality, student wellbeing and management scholarship throughout a career spanning more than three decades.
Sir Andrew Steer, a globally respected economist and environmental leader, will receive the honorary degree of Doctor of Science (DSc). His career has included leadership roles with the Bezos Earth Fund, the World Resources Institute, the World Bank and the UK's Department for International Development, helping to shape international approaches to climate action, sustainable development and environmental stewardship.
Acclaimed writer, poet, broadcaster and educator Michael Rosen will receive the honorary degree of Doctor of Letters (DLitt).
One of Britain's best-known champions of children's literature, Michael has spent more than five decades inspiring generations of readers and promoting literacy through his books, performances, broadcasting and educational work.
The University Medal, one of the institution's highest honours, will be awarded to Martin Slumbers OBE in recognition of his distinguished contribution to international sport and leadership. During his tenure as Chief Executive of The R&A, Mr Slumbers oversaw significant modernisation of the organisation and helped strengthen golf's global reach from its historic home in St Andrews.