Honorary Awards 2000 - 20004

List of all honorary awards

2000

• Thabo Mvuyelwa Mbeki, President of the Republic of South Africa – Honorary Doctor of Laws (LLD)
• Mr Peter Mullan, award winning film writer/director and actor who attended Glasgow University studying economic history and drama, where he made his first short film – Honorary Master of Letters (MLitt)
• Mr Malcolm Campbell, former member of Board of Governor’s of The Queen’s College, Glasgow from 1989 until 1993 when the College merged with Glasgow Polytechnic to become Glasgow Caledonian University. He served as a Court member from 1993-1996 when he was appointed as Chairman from 1 August 1996 until December 31 1998 – Honorary Doctor of the University. (DUniv)
• Sir Bryan Nicholson, Chairman of BUPA since 1992 and of the Cookson Group since 1998.
  - Non executive director of GKN plc and of Equitas Holdings Ltd. In the area of education he is Chancellor of Sheffield Hallam University and Pro-Chancellor of the Open University. Past Chairman of the CNAA and NCVQ, the CBI Education and Training Affairs Committee, the Council of the Industrial Society and his Presidency of the Association of Colleges (AFC). –
  Honorary Doctor of Letters. (DLitt)
• The Right Honourable Lord Cullen, Lord Justice Clerk for Scotland, Chair of a number of high
  Profile inquiries including the Piper Alpha disaster, the Dunblane Primary School shootings and the Ladbroke Grove Rail Crash – Honorary Doctor of Laws. (LLD)
• Professor Margaret Alexander. Margaret began her nursing career as a student nurse at the
  Royal Infirmary in Edinburgh. She joined Glasgow Caledonian University’s Department of
  Nursing in 1987 as Head of Department and its first Professor of Nursing and remained there until 1996. During that time, the Department became a World Health Organisation Collaborating Centre for Nursing, of which Professor Alexander has maintained links with the University, mainly in her work with the WHO and with her research students. Honorary Doctor of Science
  (DSc).

2001

• His Excellency Noor Bin Mohammed Bin Abdulrahman. Responsible for setting up the Postal system in Oman. Instrumental in setting up the Caledonian College of Engineering in Oman in 1996. Currently Chairman of the Oman International Bank and of the Muscat National Holding Company and the Depute Chairman for Al Amal Industries – Honorary Doctor of Laws (LLD)
• Baroness Helena Kennedy QC. Practices predominantly criminal law undertaking work of all kinds. She has acted in many of the leading British cases of the last decade, including the Brighton Bombing Trial and the Guildford Four Appeal. Baroness Kennedy became a Queen’s Counsel in 1991 and received a life peerage in 1997. – Honorary Doctor of Laws (LLD)
• Mr William M Deeprose. Involved with a number of higher education institution in England and Scotland. In 1988 he was appointed to the Governing Body of Glasgow College of Technology and that then became Glasgow Polytecnic one of the predecessor institutions of Glasgow Caledonian University. He became a Founding Member of the University Court and since 1998 he has been Chairman of the Court of Glasgow Caledonian University. – Honorary Doctor of the University (DUniv)
• P Mohamed Ali. Born in the State of Kerala, India, Mr P Mohamed Ali, is one of the best known businessmen in The Gulf. He started his first business in Oman in 1971. As well as being the promoter of The Indian School of Al Ghoubra, which enjoys good academic success, he is also involved with The Caledonian College of Engineering, Oman – the first private Engineering College in Oman (joint venture with Glasgow Caledonian University. Honorary Doctor of Science (DSc)
• Magnus Magnusson KBE. Magnus Magnusson is an Icelandic national who has spent nearly all his life in Scotland. He was educated at The Edinburgh Academy, where he became dux of the school and one an Open Scholarship in English to Jesus College, Oxford. He entered journalism in 1953 with The Scottish Daily Express, where he became Chief Features Writer and Assistant Editor, and in 1961, jointed The Scotsman as Assistant Editor. Since 1967 he has been a freelance writer and has presented many notable television programmes on BBC. Honorary Doctor of Letters (DLitt)
• Sir Alex Ferguson CBE. Sir Alex Ferguson is Britain’s most successful football manager. He was born in Govan on New Year’s Eve in 1941. Honorary Doctor of Letters (DLitt)
• Robert James Price OBE. Bob Price has been the Head of Delegation to the Great Britain team in five consecutive Summer Paralympics. He is presently an Executive Committee member of the European Paralympic Committee and was the Chairman of the British Paralympic Association between 1997 and 2001. Honorary Doctor of Science (DSc)
• Professor Sir John Arbuthnott. Professor Arbuthnott is a distinguished microbiologist and
  biochemist. He became Principal and Vice Chancellor of the University of Strathclyde in 1991, a post he held until his retirement in December 2000. Honorary Doctor of
  Science (DSc)
• Anne Jarvie CBE RGN RM BA. Anne Jarvie is Chief Nursing Officer/Director of Nursing at the Scottish Executive Health Department, a post she has held since February 1992. Honorary Doctor of Science for services to Nurse Education (DSc)
• Andrew Cubie CBE. In July 1999, Andrew Cubie was appointed as the Chair of the Independent Committee on Student Finance. His thorough and detailed report presented to the Scottish Executive in December 1999, made wide-ranging recommendations affecting Scottish students, including the abolition of tuition fees and the introduction of the Scottish graduate endowment. Mr Cubie has been a solicitor for over 30 years. Honorary Doctor of Laws for services to Scottish Higher Education (LLD)
• Brigadier Howard A Jordan MBE. Brigadier Jordan became a Governor of the University in 1995 and served until July 2000. He served initially as a Director of GPE Bulk Solids Handling Ltds and as a Director of the Glasgow Caledonian University Company later becoming Chairman of both companies. Honorary Fellowship for long and distinguished service on the University Court.
• Christine Jane Lenihan. Christine was initially appointed to the University Court in August 1994 and served until July 2000. She brought an incisive style, clear thinking and strong commercial nous to Court along with a strong commitment to the University. She served as a Director of the University Company from December 1994 until November 1995. Honorary Fellowship for long and distinguished service on the University Court.

2002

• John MacQueen Ward CBE. John was Chairman of Scottish Homes from 1996 until March 2002. During his appointment he introduced the Housing bill to parliament. Currently Chairman of the Scottish Qualifications Authority and Chairman of Governors at Queen Margaret University College. He is a qualified Chartered Accountant. Honorary Doctor of Technology for his distinguished contribution to the commercial life of Scotland. (DTech)
• Geoffrey James Armstrong CBE. Geoff is Director General of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD). He was a main board director of Standard Chartered plc and the Metal Box Group. Honorary Doctor of Laws for his contribution to human resource development. (LLD)
• Bashir Ahmed Maan CBE JP DL MSc LLd D Univ FRSA. Born in Pakistan he was educated at Punjab and Strathclyde Universities. He was the first Asian in Scotland to be appointed as a Justice of the Peace and the first Muslim in the UK to be elected to a local authority (Glasgow City Corporation) in 1970. Honorary Doctor of Letters for his contribution to the cultural life of Glasgow and its people. (DLitt)
• Jean P Macey. Jean is the Deputy Lord Provost of the City of Glasgow. She has been a member of the Labour Party since 1971 and in 1994 became a Councillor representing the Sighthill/Possilpark ward. Master of the University for public service and her contribution to the City of Glasgow.
• The Rt Hon Lord Provost of Glasgow, Alexander Francis Mosson, LLD OstJ. Alex was appointed to the position of Lord Provost of the City of Glasgow City Council May 1999 and he also serves as The Queen’s Lord-Lieutenant of the City of Glasgow. He is an active trade unionist. Honorary Doctor of Laws for his contribution to the life, work and prosperity of the City of Glasgow and interest in education. (LLD)
• James Boyne Stewart. James was an enthusiastic member of Glasgow Caledonian University Court from August 1998 until his retirement in October 2001, serving as a Governor, Chairman of the Remuneration Committee and the Governance Taskforce. Honorary Fellowship of the University for distinguished service on the University Court.
• Sir Ian Wood CBE BSc LLD DBA CBIM Fscotvec FCIB. Sir Ian joined the family business, John Wood and Son, and became its Managing Director in 1967. Sir Ian holds many appointments including joint Chairman of the Oil and Gas Industry Leadership Team and a member of PILOT. Honorary Doctor of Technology for his distinguished contribution to Scotland’s economy. (DTech)
• James Malloch Hunter. James is one of Scotland’s most exerienced choral conductors. He was educated at the Royal Scottish Academy of Musice and Drama and at Trinity College in Dublin.
  Honorary Doctor of Letters for his distinguished contribution to the cultural and musical life of Scotland and Glasgow. (DLitt)
• Agnes F Hoey MBE LRAM. Agnes studied music at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama in Glasgow and then in London. In 1957 she founded the Glasgow Youth Choir. Honorary Doctor of Letters for her sterling work in the founding and musical leadership of the Glasgow Youth Choir and contribution to the cultural life of Glasgow. (DLitt)
• James McVittie. James joined the University Court in August 1994 and was involved in many aspects of University work including the Finance and Staff Affairs Committees. Honorary Master of the University in recognition of his work as a member of the University Court and, more generally, his contribution to education in the West of Scotland.
• James Naughtie. James’s journalistic career began in the Aberdeen Press and Journal in 1975 and he joined the Scotsman in London in 1977. After seven years, mainly spent at Westminster, he joined the Guardian’s political staff as chief political correspondent. Honorary Doctor of Letters in recognition of his distinguished contribution to journalism and the media. (DLitt)
• George Mervyn Adams MBE. George became the Head Janitor and Safety Officer at The Queen’s College, Glasgow in 1980. When the College amalgamated with Glasgow College of Technology to form Glasgow Caledonian University in 1993 George was invited to become the Mace Bearer for the fledgling institution and became its first bedellus. Until he retired last year, George carried the mace at formal University occasions, including Graduation and Award Ceremonies. Honorary Fellowship of the University in recogntion of his service to the University and, in particualr, his work as the first bedellus.
• Lulu Kennedy-Cairns. Lulu is in her fourth decade as a major international recording star. In June 2000 she was awarded the OBE. Honorary Doctor of Letters in recognitionof her very special contribution to entertainment and music, in particular and in recognition of her City of origin. (DLitt)

2003

• He Hon Sheikh Aflah Al-Rawahya – was one of the original governors of The Caledonian College of Engineering, Oman, which now has a population of over 800 engineering students. Honorary Doctor of Laws (LLD)
• The Very Reverend William Morris – has been the Minister of Glasgow Cathedral since 1967. – Honorary Doctor of Letters (DLitt).
• Rhona Martin MBE – was the `skip` of The Great Britain Olympic Curling Team when they won the gold medal at the Winter Olympics, held in Salt Lake City in 2002. Rhona graduated in 1988 from The Queen`s College, Glasgow, on the University`s founding institutions. – Honorary Master of the University
• Alf Young – is Policy Editor of The Herald, writing commentary on business, economics and political issues for the The Herald and the Sunday Herald. – Honorary Doctor of Letters (DLitt)
• Sir Ranulph Twisleton-Wykeham-Fiennes Bt OBE – Sir Ranulph has been described as the world’s greatest living explorer and has just returned to Britain having cimpleted a grueling seven marathons across seven continents in as many days. Honorary Doctor of Letters (DLitt)
• Will Hutton – was a stockbroker and investment analyst before joining BBC television and radio. He spent four years as editor in chief of the Observer and continues to write a weekly column. Honorary Doctor of Laws (LLD).

July 2004

• Mr David Sibbald – David graduated from Glasgow College of Technology, now Glasgow Caledonian University – with an HND in Physics. He worked for a number of high-tech companies and in the mid-nineties attained the position of Vice President of International Sales for Asia Pacific and Managing Director of DMC Telecom in Malaysia. David established Atlantech Technologies Ltd in 1992 a communications sofrware company. He was awarded Entrepreneur of the Year in March 2000 - Doctor of Technology (DTech)
• Sir Michael Hirst – Sir Michael was educated at Glasgow Academy and graduated in Law from the University of Glasgow in 1970. He was politically involved from an early age, acting as President for the Glasgow University Young Conservative`s Club and as Vice Chairmanship of the Scottish Young Conservatives. He held a number of senior political appointments in Scotland, including the position of Scottish Conservative Party Chairman. In 1992 he was knighted for his political and public service - Doctor of Letters – (DLitt)
• Ms Mary Robinson – Mary the former President of Ireland is now Executive Director of the Ethical Globalization Initiative. The organization aims to address global challenges and governance shortcomings by focusing on the concepts of human rights, gender sensitivity and enhanced accountability with a corporate environment. Born in Ballina, County Mayo, she qualified as a Barrister from Trinity College, Dublin in 1967. – Doctor of Laws – ((LLD)
• Miss Sandra Hood OBE – Sandra joined Ayrshire Constabulary in April 1970, undertaking a range of beat patrol and detective duties. She was promoted to the rank of Sergeant in 1974 and rose steadily through the ranks serving both operationally and within the Training Department.. She was appointed Assistant Chief Constable with Strathclyde Police on 1 October 1998 and was the first female to achieve this rank in Scotland- Doctor of Laws – (LLD)
• Mr Jamie Moffat - Jamie Moffat is a key figure in Scotland`s travel and tourism industry and has actively supported Glasgow Caledonian University through generous donations to the Moffat Centre for Travel and Tourism Business Development. Through continued endowment from the Moffat Charitable Trust, Mr Moffat contributes to research and development projects for high profile clients such as VisitScotland, Scottish Enterprise and the National Trust for Scotland- Doctor of Letters - (DLitt)
• Lord David Steel – Born in Fife, Lord Steel was brought up in Edinburgh and Nairobi, where his father was a Church of Scotland Minister. While studying at Edinburgh University his interest in politics was fuelled and he served as President of the University Liberal Club and Senior President of the Students` Representative Council. Following graduation, Sir David worked for the Scottish Liberal Party and then the BBC as a journalist and reporter. In 1965 he was elected to the House of Commons and at that time was the youngest member of Parliament. He was knighted in 1990 - Doctor of Laws - (LLD)

Nov 2004

• Mr Thomas Raymond Watkins – Ray Watkins is Scotland`s Chief Dental Officer and the principal advisor on dentistry and all dentally related issues to the Scottish Executive. He was educated at the Welsh National School of Medicine, graduating with a Bachelor of Dentistry in 1972. He worked in a number of Scottish hospitals before joining Forth Valley Health Board as Chief Adminsitrative Dental Officer, Consultant in Dental Public Health and latterly Director of Health Promotion. In 1996 he was appointed to his present post where he advises Ministers in all departments of the Scottish Executive on dental policy - Doctor of Science (DSc)
• The Right Hon Lord Robertson of Port Ellen G.C.M.G. – George Robertson served as the 10th Secretary General to NATO from 1999-2003. He was Secretary of State for Defence from 1997-1999, and was Labour MP for Hamilton and then Hamilton South from 1978 to 1999. He is now ExecutiveDeputy Chairman of Cable and Wireless plc. He served as Parliamentary Private Secretary to the Social Services Secretary and in the years of opposition was a front bench spokesman on Defence and Foreign Affairs - Doctor of Laws (LLD)
• Lynn Faulds Wood – A Glaswegian by birth, Lynn grew up on Loch Lomondside and is GMTV`s Consumer champion and former Watchdog presenter. She was diagnosed with advanced bowl cancer and has since campaigned tirelessly to raise awareness of the disease – the second biggest cancer killer in the UK. Lynn founded her own new voluntary charity – Lynn`s Bowel Cancer Campaign – and is also chairman of the European Cancer Patient Coalition and sits on a number of scientific, medical and advisory committees across Europe – Doctor of Letters – (DLitt)
• Mr Jameson Ross Andrew – Jamie Andres`s passion has always been mountaineering and he has made many successful expeditions to mountain ranges and rock faces throughout the world. In January 1999 Jamie and a close friend set out to make a winter ascent of the North Face of Les Droites in the French Alps. By the end of the second day the pair had made good progress and reached the summit ridge of the mountain when they became trapped on a tiny ice ledge by an unexpected and fierce storm. Jamie and his climbing partner survived without food or shelter for five days before being rescued. Tragically, Jamie suffered severe frostbite and hypothermia and later his hands and feet had to be amputed. However, he made a swift recovery , being able to walk on prosthetic legs within three and a half months, and has returned to mountaineering - Master of Letters (MLitt)

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