Degrees of success for the fantastic four

University of Stirling will celebrate honorary graduates

- KAIYA MARJORIBANKS

Former Swedish Foreign Minister Margot Wallström, SPFL Trust CEO Nicky Reid, dedicated volunteer Lynda Morrison and events supremo Paul Bush OBE will receive honorary degrees at the University of Stirling's summer graduation.

Margot, a Swedish parliamentarian who pioneered the world’s first feminist foreign policy and is a passionate advocate for the environment, will be awarded an Honorary Doctorate today in recognition of her outstanding contribution to protecting the environment and championing women’s rights.

Lynda Morrison, who has volunteered 20 years of her life to helping shape the delivery of social work and nursing education through the University of Stirling's Service User and Carer Group (UNITY), will receive an honorary Master of Arts degree. She will be recognised for her long and meritorious voluntary service to social work and social work education, and to improving the lives of service users nationally and internationally.

Tomorrow, Paul Bush OBE, the former Director of Events for VisitScotland who played a vital role in bringing major spectacles including the Commonwealth Games, the Ryder Cup and UEFA Euro 2020 to Scotland, will receive an Honorary Doctorate. He will be recognised for his outstanding contribution to sport and to the events industry in the country.

Paul will be joined by Nicky Reid, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) Trust, who will also be made a Doctor of the University for her outstanding contribution to charity and exceptional leadership qualities.