Motion · S5M-23825 · 5 Jan 2021
Knighthood for Professor Gerry McCormac, University of Stirling Principal and Vice-Chancellor
The motion
That the Parliament congratulates Professor Gerry McCormac, who is the Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Stirling, on being appointed a Knight Bachelor in the 2021 New Year Honours in recognition of his inspirational leadership in higher education and the major contribution that the University make to the area it serves, including Bridge of Allan, and the Scottish and UK economies; acknowledges that Sir Gerry has served in his current role since 2010 and was elected Convener of Universities Scotland in 2020; believes that Stirling is an international university with a pioneering spirit and a global reputation for high-quality teaching and research and is recognised as a place where ability and not background is valued; acknowledges that Sir Gerry has also been recognised as being instrumental in his contribution to the Stirling and Clackmannanshire City Region Deal, and commends him on his leadership at the University.
Supporters (11)
- Miles Briggs Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 6 Jan 2021
- Jackson Carlaw 6 Jan 2021
- Murdo Fraser Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 6 Jan 2021
- Alison Harris 6 Jan 2021
- Bill Kidd 6 Jan 2021
- Gordon Lindhurst 6 Jan 2021
- Richard Lyle 6 Jan 2021
- Margaret Mitchell 6 Jan 2021
- Brian Whittle 6 Jan 2021
- Annie Wells 7 Jan 2021
- Peter Chapman 8 Jan 2021
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.