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Professor Sir Gerry McCormac to retire as Principal of the University of Stirling
Appointed in 2010, Sir Gerry is the University's longest-serving Principal
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Professor Sir Gerry McCormac to retire as Principal of the University of Stirling
Appointed in 2010, Sir Gerry is the University's longest-serving Principal
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