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  • A Working Rector for the University of Glasgow

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    I’m honoured to have been nominated as one of the candidates to be Rector of the University of Glasgow.

    If elected, I would serve as a working Rector who lives within walking distance of the University in order to serve the student body.

    The students of the ancient universities in Scotland have the power to elect a rector who chairs the University Court – the highest decision making body in the University. It is essential that students are represented by someone on that body who knows how universities work, has experience of working for and with students and who is able to allow the university to flourish by putting students first.

    I know universities well, having worked with student sabbatical officers and a whole range of welfare staff. Having a range of campaign skills that I’ve learned through campaigning for gay marriage and for human rights generally, I hope that I would be able to work with students for a better university experience.

    More details and a manifesto over on the campaign page.

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8 responses to “Honorary Fellowship Citation”

  1. Aileen Walker Avatar
    Aileen Walker

    Brilliant, so well deserved.

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  2. Ronnie Smith Avatar
    Ronnie Smith

    Dear Fr. Kelvin,

    This distinctive honour comes to you with the gratitude and blessing of many people whose lives have been enhanced by the empowerment of your advocacy on behalf of us all in the spiritual and secular world that you inhabit. Blessings from our Church in the South Pacific (ACANZP). Fr. Ron Smith

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  3. Peter Davison Avatar
    Peter Davison

    Well done, Kelvin! And congratulations on this recognition!

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  4. Meg Rosenfeld Avatar
    Meg Rosenfeld

    Congratulations! As another reader/fan has already said, well-deserved. I hope you’re very proud!

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  5. Andrew Graystone Avatar
    Andrew Graystone

    Congratulations. Still not sure you would be my first choice to perform surgery though.

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  6. Keith Barber Avatar
    Keith Barber

    Many congratulations, from the benighted English provinces.

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  7. Martha Underwood Avatar
    Martha Underwood

    Congratulations, Kelvin!

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  8. Steven McQuitty Avatar
    Steven McQuitty

    Well done Kelvin. I have followed your blog over the years and your work – and the work of St Mary’s – has been inspirational to many, across these islands and much further afield.

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