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Glasgow Times
3 days ago
- Business
- Glasgow Times
Glasgow's Lord Provost accepts honorary university degree
Jacqueline McLaren was one of 11 names to be given the recognition from Strathclyde Uni at graduation ceremonies this summer. She said: "I'm just an ordinary woman from Maryhill who, in my youth, worked at Boots the Chemist and Virgin Records. "It gave me a great grounding in recognising the value of honest toil and the importance of showing up, smiling and trying your very best every single day." Glasgow's First Citizen recalled how a local campaign in 2015, Save the School Buses, sparked her political journey. She continued: "Little did I think that campaign would change my life so dramatically. "To the graduands here today, my philosophy for life, love and all the other big, important questions is simple: don't give up and don't dwell on mistakes. "When times are tough, putting one foot in front of the other and simply carrying on is enough." (Image: Guy Hinks (Image: Guy Hinks READ NEXT: Famous Glasgow names to be awarded honorary degrees We previously reported that Gorbals-born, Lord Willie Haughey, crime writer Denise Mina and Mary Robinson, former President of the Republic of Ireland (1990-97) and UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (1997-2002) also received the honours. Joining them were Professor Dame Anne Johnson, Professor of Infectious Disease Epidemiology and Co-Director of the Institute for Global Health at University College London, Jon Stanton, Chief Executive of the Weir Group, Fiona Drouet MBE, founder and CEO of the Emily Test charity, Dr Ruth McKernan, neuroscientist and venture partner, SV Health Investors, David Garbutt, Chair of NHS Education for Scotland, Lady Eileen McDonald, Ambassador for the University of Strathclyde. Awards of Alumnus and Alumna of the Year were also made to, respectively, Colin Gray, Head of the Scottish Government in the USA, and Lena Wilson, former CEO of Scottish Enterprise.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
'An ordinary woman from Maryhill': Lord Provost accepts honorary university degree
Glasgow's Lord Provost was awarded an honorary university degree. Jacqueline McLaren was one of 11 names to be given the recognition from Strathclyde Uni at graduation ceremonies this summer. She said: "I'm just an ordinary woman from Maryhill who, in my youth, worked at Boots the Chemist and Virgin Records. "It gave me a great grounding in recognising the value of honest toil and the importance of showing up, smiling and trying your very best every single day." Glasgow's First Citizen recalled how a local campaign in 2015, Save the School Buses, sparked her political journey. She continued: "Little did I think that campaign would change my life so dramatically. "To the graduands here today, my philosophy for life, love and all the other big, important questions is simple: don't give up and don't dwell on mistakes. "When times are tough, putting one foot in front of the other and simply carrying on is enough." (Image: Guy Hinks (Image: Guy Hinks READ NEXT: Famous Glasgow names to be awarded honorary degrees We previously reported that Gorbals-born, Lord Willie Haughey, crime writer Denise Mina and Mary Robinson, former President of the Republic of Ireland (1990-97) and UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (1997-2002) also received the honours. Joining them were Professor Dame Anne Johnson, Professor of Infectious Disease Epidemiology and Co-Director of the Institute for Global Health at University College London, Jon Stanton, Chief Executive of the Weir Group, Fiona Drouet MBE, founder and CEO of the Emily Test charity, Dr Ruth McKernan, neuroscientist and venture partner, SV Health Investors, David Garbutt, Chair of NHS Education for Scotland, Lady Eileen McDonald, Ambassador for the University of Strathclyde. Awards of Alumnus and Alumna of the Year were also made to, respectively, Colin Gray, Head of the Scottish Government in the USA, and Lena Wilson, former CEO of Scottish Enterprise.
Daily Record
08-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Record
Ayrshire businessman and former Kilmarnock Standard photographer announced as new Federation of Small Businesses chair
Guy Hinks is an award-winning photographer and former solicitor. A former Kilmarnock Standard photographer has been appointed as the new chair of the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB). Guy Hinks is an award-winning photographer who previously worked for the Kilmarnock Standard as well as being a former solicitor. He succeeds independent retailer Andrew McRae who is stepping down after seven years. Guy has been a member of FSB's Scotland Policy Unit since 2021, helping inform its support for small businesses through the Covid pandemic and its aftermath. He said: 'Small and micro businesses are the lifeblood of our economy, yet they continue to face significant challenges. 'Scotland should be a place they can not only survive but thrive. It is an honour to lead FSB's campaigning to help make sure that is the case. 'In the role, I will aim to build on the formidable work of my predecessor Andrew McRae, championing Scotland's small businesses, and protecting and promoting their interests. 'While I will be representing businesses across the country I am proud to be from Ayrshire and I will take particular pleasure in banging the drum for the area's vibrant and supportive small business community.' FSB Policy and Advocacy Chair, Tina McKenzie, said: 'Congratulations to Guy on his new appointment. My thanks to outgoing chair Andrew McRae for flying the flag for small businesses in Scotland over the past seven years.' Departing chair Andrew McRae added: 'Leading FSB's campaign work over the last seven years has been eventful to say the least. The Covid pandemic and its immediate aftermath were some of the most turbulent times in living memory to be running an independent business. 'I would like to take this chance to pay tribute to the work of the wider FSB team who provided magnificent support to our members throughout the crisis. 'Scotland's small businesses continue to face significant challenges, but we are a creative, dynamic and resilient bunch. 'It has been a privilege to represent Scotland's small business community for so long, and I know we will find a worthy champion in my successor Guy Hinks.' Guy worked in civil and criminal law in the west of Scotland before switching careers in 2008 to establish his own award-winning photography business.
