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Motion · S6M-03102 · 7 Feb 2022

In Memory of Professor Sir Charles Duncan Rice

Lodged by Douglas Lumsden Standard Motion 29 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament notes with great sadness the passing of Professor Sir Charles Duncan Rice, Principle of the University of Aberdeen from 1996 to 2010; recognises what it sees as his impressive academic career at the University of Aberdeen, the University of Edinburgh, the University of New York and the University of Yale; further recognises his time, as an Aberdonian, leading his home University where, it believes, he significantly advanced both its outlook and international standing; understands that he spearheaded a philanthropic fundraising campaign on a scale not previously seen in Scotland, the flagship of which was the £57 million state-of-the-art library named in his honour; further understands that the Sir Duncan Rice Library at the University of Aberdeen, which is internationally recognised as one of the most beautiful libraries in the world, was opened by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on 24 September 2012; understands that Professor Sir Charles Duncan Rice will be missed by many in the academic community, and sends sincere condolences to his family. 

Supporters (29)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.