Lord Steel to be awarded honorary degree
The University of St Andrews is to award distinguished politician and former Presiding Officer of the Scottish Parliament, Lord David Steel, an honorary degree.
The University of St Andrews is to award distinguished politician and former Presiding Officer of the Scottish Parliament, Lord David Steel, an honorary degree.
CAPTION: Professor Colin Vincent
CAPTION: (L-R) Professor John Irvine, Professor Russell Morris and Professor Neville Richardson.
CAPTION: Professor Peter Bruce CREDIT: The University of St Andrews
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Figures from the world of science and literature are among those receiving honorary degrees from the University of St Andrews this summer.
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CAPTION: Jack Vettriano at the re-opening of the University's Old Union Diner last year. CREDIT: Ian Jacobs Photography
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