Graduates ready to make a difference to our world
Over 2000 students take a bow in Stirling University ceremonies
Around 2000 students graduated over two ceremonies at Stirling University last week.
The two days of graduation ceremonies acknowledged the achievements of more than 2,150 graduates from five faculties.
Nearly 1,000 graduates of the faculties of social science and natural sciences on Wednesday.
And more than 1,100 graduates – from the faculties of arts and humanities, health sciences and Stirling Management School – celebrated their achievements on Thursday.
The class of 2018 will join an alumni community of more than 85,000 located in 170 countries around the world.
The degrees were conferred by James Naughtie, presiding over his last graduation ceremonies as Chancellor after 10 years in the post.
In that time, he has officiated at nearly 70 graduation ceremonies and helped raise the profile of the university, in addition to his role as a journalist and broadcaster covering global news stories for the BBC.
Mr Naughtie said: “It has been an honour to serve as chancellor for a decade, and an exhilarating one. I have been able to be part of a university filled with clever and compassionate staff, devoted to the best principles of education, and students whose vigour and imagination is a constant inspiration.
“This university – its students, alumni and staff – is making a difference to our world, at home and abroad.
“I have been privileged to represent it, and to know that the vision embodied in its foundation shines as brightly today as when our beautiful campus was established over half a century ago. I have no doubt it will go from strength to strength, serving new generations of students with ideas and opportunity.”
Principal and Vice-Chancellor Gerry McCormac, said: “It is with much sadness that we bid farewell to our Chancellor. Now more than ever, we need sage voices like Jim’s to help us navigate through these uncertain times. I know Jim will continue to be a great friend to Stirling, and our entire university community.”
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