Motion · S4M-13111 · 11 May 2015
Open University Continuing Success
The motion
That the Parliament acknowledges the Open University in Scotland degree ceremony that took place at the Usher Hall in Edinburgh on 9 May 2015; welcomes the award of Doctor of the University to the honorary graduate, Jenny Brown, the founder director of the Edinburgh International Book Festival; congratulates the 250 students who had their awards conferred on the day; understands that a significant proportion of Open University students are in employment, have families or other caring responsibilities, are located in rural or remote areas, are disabled, are in households with low incomes or lack traditional university entry qualifications; considers, therefore, that the achievements of these students are all the more impressive, and continues to support the Open University’s mission to be open to people, places, methods and ideas.
Supporters (28)
- Jackie Baillie Scottish Labour 12 May 2015
- Colin Beattie Scottish National Party 12 May 2015
- Cameron Buchanan 12 May 2015
- Jackson Carlaw 12 May 2015
- Murdo Fraser Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 12 May 2015
- Kenneth Gibson No Party Affiliation 12 May 2015
- Iain Gray 12 May 2015
- Hugh Henry 12 May 2015
- Bill Kidd 12 May 2015
- John Lamont 12 May 2015
- Richard Lyle 12 May 2015
- Mike MacKenzie 12 May 2015
- Hanzala Malik 12 May 2015
- Liam McArthur Scottish Liberal Democrats 12 May 2015
- Jamie McGrigor 12 May 2015
- Anne McTaggart 12 May 2015
- Nanette Milne 12 May 2015
- Margaret Mitchell 12 May 2015
- Elaine Murray 12 May 2015
- Michael Russell 12 May 2015
- Tavish Scott 12 May 2015
- Liz Smith 12 May 2015
- Kevin Stewart 12 May 2015
- Jean Urquhart 12 May 2015
- Gil Paterson 13 May 2015
- Cara Hilton 14 May 2015
- Dennis Robertson 14 May 2015
- Sandra White 18 May 2015
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.