New rector to empower students

Serbian political activist Srdja Popovic has pledged to “empower students” as he was installed as Rector of the University of St Andrews.

Mr Popovic was installed as the university’s 53rd Rector in a ceremony at the Younger Hall before a procession through the streets of the Fife town.

The official installation ceremony followed the traditional “drag” on Wednesday, which saw students lead the new rector on a six-hour tour of student halls and local hostelries in a day of celebration.