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Motion · S6M-02999 · 28 Jan 2022

Professor Liz Bacon Appointed as Next Principal and Vice-Chancellor of Abertay University

Lodged by Michael Marra (Scottish Labour) Standard Motion 17 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament congratulates Professor Liz Bacon on her appointment as the next Principal and Vice-Chancellor of Abertay University; recognises that Professor Bacon will become the first female Principal of the University; understands that Professor Bacon has a wide portfolio of interests, including improving diversity and participation in STEM, particularly among women and people from disadvantaged backgrounds; further understands that the University has gone from strength to strength under the leadership of outgoing Principal, Professor Nigel Seaton; believes that Abertay is an outstanding institution rooted in the community that has offered ground-breaking courses over many years, including being the first to offer degrees in Computer Game Technology and Ethical Hacking; understands that Abertay scores among the best universities in the UK for student experience; thanks Professor Seaton for what it sees as his outstanding leadership, and hopes that the University will continue to reach ever greater heights under the guidance of Professor Bacon.

Supporters (17)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.