Motion text
That this House congratulates Lady Rae on her election as Rector of the University of Glasgow on 21st April 2020; notes that Lady Rae is making history by becoming the University of Glasgow’s first female working Rector, and only the second woman ever elected to the post after the symbolic election of Winne Mandela in 1987; further notes Lady Rae’s distinguished legal career of five decades, which she began as a solicitor in Glasgow, becoming a partner in a leading criminal law practice, appointed Queen’s Counsel in 1992, serving as a sheriff and finally as a Senator of the College of Justice, holding a seat as an Upper Tribunal Judge presiding over immigration and asylum appeals; notes that Lady Rae was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Laws from the University of Glasgow in 2019 in recognition of her contribution to Scots Law; notes that the role of Rector, the ex-officio chair of the University Court and a voice and advocate for students in university management structures, has existed at Glasgow since 1542; and wishes Lady Rae all the best in her new role as Rector as she takes forward her commitments to widening participation, promoting multiculturalism, student safety, welfare and internationalism.
Signatures (21)
The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.
Grady, Patrick
Scottish National Party
Signed on
26 May 2021
Monaghan, Carol
Scottish National Party
Signed on
26 May 2021
Thewliss, Alison
Scottish National Party
Signed on
26 May 2021
Linden, David
Scottish National Party
Signed on
26 May 2021
McLaughlin, Anne
Scottish National Party
Signed on
26 May 2021
McDonald, Stewart Malcolm
Scottish National Party
Signed on
26 May 2021
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Stephens, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
26 May 2021
Dorans, Allan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
27 May 2021
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
27 May 2021
Law, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
27 May 2021
Fellows, Marion
Scottish National Party
Signed on
7 June 2021
Qaisar-Javed, Anum
Scottish National Party
Signed on
21 July 2021
Callaghan, Amy
Scottish National Party
Signed on
21 July 2021
Thompson, Owen
Scottish National Party
Signed on
21 July 2021
Hendry, Drew
Scottish National Party
Signed on
21 July 2021
McDonald, Stuart C
Scottish National Party
Signed on
21 July 2021
Nicolson, John
Scottish National Party
Signed on
21 July 2021
Oswald, Kirsten
Scottish National Party
Signed on
6 September 2021
Chapman, Douglas
Scottish National Party
Signed on
6 September 2021
Brown, Alan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
18 August 2021
Grant, Peter
Scottish National Party
Signed on
27 October 2021
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.