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HONORARY DEGREES FOR INDUSTRY LEADERS
Industry leaders in the power and energy sector have been made honorary graduates of the University of Strathclyde – recognising their outstanding contribution to one of the most important fields in the Scottish economy.
INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
As a leading international technological university, Strathclyde plays a pivotal role in research, teaching and knowledge exchange in power and energy, and is currently the times Higher Education UK University of the Year.
THE POWER NETWORKS DEMONSTRATION CENTRE the University of Strathclyde is home to the largest electrical power engineering and energy research group in Europe. Later this year it will officially open– a world class research centre which is the first of its kind in Europe.
FIRST MINISTER’S COMMENDATION First Minister Alex Salmond said: “The six prominent energy figures honoured by Strathclyde University today have been central to the development of the energy industry in Scotland in recent years through their business leadership and academic expertise.
“These deserving graduates have made, and are making, a major difference to one of Scotland’s most important sectors and by doing so are also making a difference to the prosperity and wellbeing of communities across the country.
PRESENTATION
The honorary degrees were presented at a specially-arranged power and Energy event held in the Glasgow Science Centre, with First Minister Alex Salmond delivering the keynote address.
Receiving the awards were Keith Cochrane, Group Chief Executive of the Weir Group; Ignacio Galán, Chairman and Chief Executive officer of Iberdrola; Steve Holliday, Chief Executive of the National Grid; professor David MacKay, Chief Scientific Advisor at the Department of Energy and Climate Change; Ian Marchant, Chief Executive officer of SSE and Sir Ian Wood.
ACADEMIC SEMINAR
The ceremony was preceded by an academic seminar involving the six graduates, where each spoke on the major themes and challenges facing the industry. It was attended by researchers, students and figures from across the sector.
professor Sir Jim McDonald, principal of the University of Strathclyde, said: “Strathclyde plays a key part in the global power and energy sector and this event provides us with the opportunity to recognise the significant contribution made by key individuals.
“As a major contributor to economic development in Scotland, it is vitally important that academia and industry collaborate to develop world-class research and ensure that Scotland continues to flourish as a leader in power and energy.
“In being named UK University of the Year, Strathclyde was described as a ‘bold, imaginative and innovative institution’ – an approach we share with the individuals we have honoured today.”
“Today’s event also recognises the extent to which universities such as Strathclyde benefit from close links to industry, and how much each of the industry figures receiving these awards gain from their interaction with the education sector.
“Only by forging partnerships and collaborations such as the ones highlighted today will Scotland’s energy sector be able to harness the talent of our young people and continue to drive the renewables revolution in the coming decades.”
TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION CENTRE (TIC)
In addition, 2014 will see the opening of the TIC. The centre will forge new levels of collaboration with business and industry, creating jobs and attracting inward investment.
MAJOR PARTNERS
Developed with industry, for industry, the £89 million centre has already attracted major partners including SSE, the Weir Group and Scottishpower and it will become the cornerstone of Scotland’s International Technology and Renewable Energy Zone (ItREZ), a global research and development hub in the heart of Glasgow.
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