Emeli Sandé awarded Honorary Doctorate

The University of Glasgow today awarded nine Honorary Degrees as part of its annual Commemoration Day celebrations. Among them singer-songwriter Emeli Sandé was awarded the degree of Doctor of the University (DUniv) and 'Dr Who' writer, Steven Moffat, was awarded the Doctor of Letters (DLitt). Emeli Sandé attended the University of Glasgow between 2006 and 2009 where she received an intercalated degree in neuroscience. She was awarded her honorary degree for her outstanding contribution to the music industry. This year she performed at the opening and closing ceremonies at the London Olympics and released three No. UK singles. Her debut album, 'Our Version of Events' remained top of the UK album charts for 63 weeks, breaking the record previously held by The Beatles.
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