Hundreds of University of Stirling students celebrate graduation

More than 300 graduates collected their award certificates at a celebration of their achievements on campus today.

The graduation ceremony held in the National Tennis Centre is the first of three to take place at the University of Stirling this week.

More than 1,000 students will celebrate their academic achievements alongside their families, friends and University staff.

Honorary degrees

Tennis champion Jamie Murray and retail entrepreneur Stanley Morrice will receive honorary degrees from the University of Stirling at ceremonies held tomorrow.

Jamie Murray, a seven-time Grand Slam doubles champion, Davis Cup winner and former doubles world number one, will be awarded an Honorary Doctorate in recognition of his contribution to Scottish and UK tennis.

Stanley Morrice, best known as being one of Scotland’s most prolific serial entrepreneurs, will be awarded an Honorary Doctorate for services to Scottish food, drink and agriculture, as well as to the University of Stirling. Stanley is a member of Stirling Management School’s International Business Advisory Board.

Special occasion

Professor Sir Gerry McCormac, Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Stirling, said: “Graduation is always a special occasion for the University – a time to celebrate with our graduates and their families and friends, and an opportunity to recognise the hard work and academic achievements of our students.”

For more information about graduation, please visit the University’s graduation webpages.