Sewing Bee judge Patrick Grant to become uni chancellor
Great British Sewing Bee judge Patrick Grant is to become the next chancellor of Edinburgh's Queen Margaret University.
The designer will be installed in his new role at the first of the university's graduations at the Usher Hall on 7 July.
The chancellor is the ceremonial head of the university, presiding over graduation ceremonies and performing an ambassadorial role.
Brought up in Edinburgh, Grant has developed an international reputation as a champion of UK textile manufacturing, supporting local communities while producing high-quality, long-lasting garments.
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Having been educated in both Edinburgh and Barnard Castle, he went on to study a degree in materials science and engineering at the University of Leeds, followed later by an MBA from the University of Oxford.
Pamela Woodburn, chairwoman of the Court of Queen Margaret University, said: "Patrick's career and achievements resonate strongly with the university's strong social justice ethos, and with our commitment to building strong communities and acting as a force for good."
Past chancellors at the university have included celebrity chef Prue Leith and Sir Tom Farmer, who died earlier this month.
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