Six honorary degrees presented to celebrate University’s Commemoration Day

The University of Glasgow has awarded six honorary degrees as part of its annual Commemoration Day celebrations. Honorary doctorates were conferred upon the Very Reverend David Lunan, Clerk to the Presbytery of Glasgow (2002-2008). An alumnus of the University, the Very Rev Lunan was moderator of the Church of Scotland's General Assembly in 2008 and has served as a minister at Renfield St. Stephen's Church in Glasgow city centre. Lady Hale, barrister and judge was awarded a degree of Doctor of Laws (LLD). Lady Hale is the most senior figure in the British judicial system, becoming the first woman to hold the position of Lord of Appeal in Ordinary from 2004 until 2009. She is currently a Justice of the Supreme Court. Professor Toshiyuki Takamiya, Emeritus Professor, Keio University Tokyo was presented with a degree of Doctor of Letters (DLitt).