The Courier & Advertiser (Angus and Dundee)
Dundee University graduations
Dundee University will confer honorary degrees on four exceptional and inspirational figures at its winter graduation ceremonies.
Commonwealth Games champion Eilish Mccolgan, Witches of Scotland campaigners Claire Mitchell KC and Zoe Venditozzi, and Professor Sosten Chiotha will all be awarded honorary doctor of laws degrees in recognition of their achievements.
The graduation ceremonies take place today and tomorrow.
Professor Iain Gillespie, principal and vicechancellor of the university, said: “I am delighted that we will be able to honour Eilish, Claire, Zoe and Sosten at our graduations.
“They have all made a great impact in their respective endeavours, which is truly inspiring for everyone in our university community and far beyond.
“Professor Chiotha has been one of Africa’s strongest voices on sustainability and poverty alleviation in lower income countries.
“Claire and Zoe have led a campaign which has resonated around the world and already resulted in an apology from the first minister for the wrongs of a dark period in Scotland’s past.
“And I know I was not alone in all but shouting myself hoarse in encouragement at Eilish’s achievements this summer, noting also the huge impact she is having off the track with her efforts to lower the barriers for young women to get into athletics.”
The ceremonies take place in the Caird Hall, with more than 1,000 graduates set to cross the stage to receive their degrees and other awards.