Journalist and broadcaster Kirsty Wark received an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Letters at the graduation ceremony on the morning of Wednesday 3 July.

An awardwinning broadcaster and writer, Kirsty is the longestserving presenter of the BBC’s Newsnight programme, spanning three decades. She has interviewed countless politicians and cultural figures, and her outstanding contribution to journalism and broadcasting has been recognised with numerous awards, including BAFTA’s Journalist of the Year and an Outstanding Contribution to Broadcasting award from BAFTA Scotland.