Doctor Who star Ncuti Gatwa to receive honorary doctorate
Doctor Who star Ncuti Gatwa to receive honorary doctorate
Honorary Degrees Celebrate Diverse Contributions
The University of Glasgow will honor Ncuti Gatwa, a prominent figure from the BBC’s long-running sci-fi series Doctor Who, with an honorary doctorate in the coming months. Alongside him, Stuart Murdoch, the lead singer of the indie band Belle and Sebastian, will also be awarded an honorary title. The ceremony, set for June 17th, will coincide with the institution’s 575th anniversary and feature a range of distinguished individuals.
Among the recipients will be BBC journalist Sarah Smith and her sibling, Baroness Catherine Smith, who serves as the Advocate General for Scotland. Both are recognized for their significant influence in their respective fields. Additional honorees include musicians Deacon Blue and Eddi Reader, while other accolades will go to Professor Guido Tabellini, a political economics expert from Bocconi University, and Dr. Stuart Campbell, an emeritus professor of obstetrics and gynaecology at King’s College London.
Gatwa, who portrayed the Doctor in the show for two seasons, will join Sarah Smith, the BBC’s North America editor, as a Doctor of the University. Baroness Catherine Smith, a graduate of the university’s history program, will also receive the same distinction. Glasgow’s Lord Provost, Jacqueline McLaren, will be similarly honored. Murdoch, whose career with Belle and Sebastian spans decades, will be conferred a Doctor of Music.
“Commemoration Day allows us to reflect on our remarkable history,” said Prof Andy Schofield, the university’s principal and vice chancellor. “Honorary degrees recognize individuals whose achievements have left a profound and positive impact in their professions and beyond. Their work embodies values that continue to inspire our community. I am delighted to welcome our honorary graduates into the University of Glasgow community at this significant milestone and celebrate them alongside our graduating students.”
