Honorary degrees June 2006
Figures from the worlds of film, science, sport and the arts will be awarded honorary degrees by the University of St Andrews later this month.
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Michael Douglas to receive honorary degree
Film producer and actor Michael Douglas is to receive an honorary degree from the University of St Andrews.
Scots chemist awarded for ‘major contribution’
CAPTION: Dr Douglas Philp, winner of the 2005 Saltire Society and Scottish & Newcastle Scottish Science Award.
Honorary degree for golfing great
The University of St Andrews is to give an Honorary Degree to Charlie Sifford, the father of African American golf and the man whose career began the dismantling of racial barriers in the sport.
University wins Fairtrade status
The University of St Andrews has been awarded Fairtrade status.
Sir Kenneth awarded honorary presidency
The former Chancellor of the University of St Andrews, Sir Kenneth Dover, will be made Honorary President of the Students' Association today (Wednesday, 12 April).
Literary tribute to former student
The 14th Dan Hemingway Prize was presented last week (Friday 24 February 2006) at a reception hosted by the University of St Andrews.
Staff awards ceremony
* Award-winning staff with, left- to-right, Roger Smith (Director of Residential and Business Services), Dr Brian Lang (Principal and Vice-Chancellor) and Derek Watson (Quaestor and Factor) *
Donation honours Benjamin Franklin
In honour of Benjamin Franklin, one of St Andrews' most eminent honorary graduands, the University is pleased to announce that a gift of £30,000 has been donated towards the new Arts building.