Lord Gus Macdonald

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T: +44 (0)141 331 3000 T: +44 (0)203 369 3000 Lord Gus Macdonald F: +44 (0)141 331 3005 of Tradeston www.gcu.ac.uk www.gculondon.ac.uk University Chancellor 2007 - 2012 Glasgow Caledonian University is a registered Scottish charity, number SC021474. Designed and printed by Print Design Services, Glasgow Caledonian University. © Glasgow Caledonian University 2012. Introduction from the Principal and Vice-Chancellor

For over six hundred years Chancellors of 25,000 students he graduated during his time Scottish universities have nourished and as Chancellor and in recognising the support of nurtured our universities, protected their their families. autonomy and intellectual integrity and conferred degrees on students. Whilst primarily ceremonial Lord Macdonald is a keen and steadfast in present times, the Chancellor’s role is an supporter of our Caledonian Club which is extremely important one. designed to raise the aspirations of pupils aged three to 18 years. During his tenure, the Throughout his time as Chancellor, Lord Caledonian Club has worked with over 5,300 Macdonald of Tradeston has proven an children and 2,000 families in Glasgow and is outstanding ambassador for the University, with now also serving the local community of Tower his wife, Lady Macdonald. He has been truly Hamlets in London where our new postgraduate supportive of the University’s social mission and campus was officially launched by HRH The our commitment to providing opportunities in Princess Royal in November 2011. higher education for all, and most especially for those from challenging or difficult backgrounds. Lord Macdonald’s experience, expertise and This is perhaps not surprising because Lord industry “know-how” have proven invaluable Macdonald has never forgotten the path he as he has helped the University build lasting travelled from his modest origins in the City of relationships with key figures in television Glasgow, in a brilliant career which took him broadcasting. Our hugely popular and from the Clydeside shipyards to the House of successful MA course in Television Fiction Lords. Dedicated to social justice, he has been Writing would not have seen the light of day generous in praising the achievements of the without his inspiration and guidance, for which we are enormously grateful.

I believe our commissioned portrait by Scottish In 2010, GCU became the only Scottish As Chancellor, Lord Macdonald conducted the artist, Amy Marshall, captures the true spirit university to have a campus in the UK when GCU first two graduation ceremonies at GCU London. of our third Chancellor, and it has been a London opened its doors to the first cohort of Five students who gained distinction were great privilege to serve Lord Macdonald as GCU postgraduate students. Based in the fashionable presented to The Princess Royal at the November his Vice-Chancellor during his distinguished Spitalfields area, the graduate campus offers ceremony. In June 2012, Lord Macdonald period of office. a range of MBA and MSc courses in fashion, conferred a Lifetime Achievement award and London marketing, retailing and finance, which includes an Honorary Professorship on Derek Lovelock, The University is deeply grateful to Lord the UK’s first MBA in Luxury Brand Marketing. Executive Chairman of Aurora Fashions. Macdonald for his sterling service, and I It also enjoys links with international businesses very much hope you enjoy the record of his and numerous industries. Lord Macdonald oversaw the launch of the tenure and contribution to the Academy and GCU London Club, which brings the mission of to the University. The campus celebrated a royal opening in community engagement through the Caledonian November 2011, when HRH The Princess Royal Club to the Tower Hamlets area of London. visited the campus. The Princess Royal met staff, students and schoolchildren at the campus GCU London has already attracted respected and in Spitalfields and unveiled a plaque to mark inspirational figures to share their expertise with the official opening. Guests were entertained students. President and Chief Operating Officer of by a brilliantly funny and assured performance, Polo Ralph Lauren Europe, Brian Duffy, delivered by Glasgow and London schoolchildren. a professorial masterclass on both campuses, while Stephen Quinn, the Publishing Director of October 2012 Vogue, gave a fascinating talk to students about the business behind one of the world’s most Photographs Professor Pamela Gillies Professor Pamela Gillies BSc PGCE MEd MMedSci PhD FRSA FFPH AcSS Hon successful and glamorous publications. Opposite page: Lord Macdonald FRCPS(Glasg) Principal and Vice-Chancellor Supporting the University’s work Lord Gus Macdonald University Chancellor 2007 – 2012

As Chancellor, Lord Macdonald has been deeply committed to helping GCU achieve its ambitious vision for the common good.

The philanthropic support of alumni and friends is vital to the University, and Lord Lord Macdonald of Tradeston was appointed Macdonald has played a key role in building as the third Chancellor of Glasgow Caledonian relationships with donors and welcoming them University in October 2007, succeeding the late to the GCU community. Magnus Magnusson.

In 2009 the Chancellor’s Circle, a donor Gus Macdonald grew up in Glasgow, leaving recognition club, had its first meeting at the school at 15 to work in the Clydeside shipyards House of Lords to thank two major donors for before moving into journalism, first onThe their generosity. The event, which included a tour Scotsman newspaper and then as a member and lunch, was organised for alumnus Khalid of the Insight team on The Sunday Times. He Abdulrahim, CEO and Chairman of Cebarco began his television career as a researcher (the multi-billion dollar construction company with Granada Television, where he was soon responsible for the Abu Dhabi F1 circuit at Yas appointed as joint editor of World in Action with Island) and honorary graduate Gordon Masterton John Birt. He has also presented Granada’s OBE, Vice President of Jacobs, a global What the Papers Say as well as Right to Reply engineering consultancy. and Union World on Channel 4.

Lord Macdonald has also contributed to the He spent 18 years with Granada Television University’s knowledge base. He presented the as reporter, editor and then senior executive MacMillan Memorial Lecture to the Institution before returning to Glasgow in 1985. In 1990 of Engineers and Shipbuilders in Scotland. he became Managing Director of Scottish In ‘Bridging the Infrastructure Gap’ Lord Television and later Chairman of the Scottish Macdonald, who began his career by serving an Media Group. apprenticeship as a marine engineer in Stephen & Sons shipyard on Clydeside, explored the In 1998 he was elevated to the House of Lords challenges faced by governments and investors and held ministerial positions at the Scottish in bridging a growing infrastructure gap. Office and the Department of Transport. After the 2001 election Lord Macdonald was The annual Chancellor’s Dinner, a highlight of appointed Minister for the Cabinet Office and the Unversity’s social calendar, brings together Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster. He leaders from university, business, political and city stood down from the government in 2003 and communities. At the 2009 dinner, Scotland’s Makar in the following year became an advisor to the and GCU cultural fellow, Liz Lochhead, delighted Australian bank, Macquarie. the audience with a poetry reading. At his installation Lord Macdonald spoke of The award-winning Caledonian Club, GCU’s how he was attracted to the inclusive agenda widening participation and community of the University and his admiration for its engagement initiative, came into being during work in attracting pupils from disadvantaged Lord Macdonald’s tenure and has enjoyed his backgrounds into education. “A lot of people steadfast support. Pupils and their families because of their circumstances don’t go to from across Glasgow benefit from the activities university but have qualities of emotional and support of the Club, which is part of the intelligence, social skills, and other attributes University’s mission to promote the common good. which are sometimes not picked up. When I left school in the 1950s only one pupil in 20 Photographs Finally, as Chancellor, Lord Macdonald went to university. More than half now go into From top: Chancellor’s Dinner; Lord Macdonald with Khalid Abdulrahim; Liz Lochhead at the Chancellor’s Dinner. has supported the many successes and further education.” Opposite page: Guests at the Chancellor’s Dinner; Lord achievements of students and has always Macdonald enjoys a Caledonian Club performance with The encouraged them to excel at what they do and to Princess Royal at GCU London; Lord Macdonald and Professor Gillies meeting The Princess Royal. achieve their dreams. The University commissioned Scottish artist Amy PioneeringMarshall to paint a portrait of LordTV Macdonald fiction in his role writing in A memorableThe Magnus as Chancellor. higher education ceremonyMagnusson “With my background in media, I am delighted that GCU has pioneered a Masters Lord Gus Macdonald was installed as ChancellorFellowship degree in television fiction writing. My former colleagues at STV, Eileen Gallagher and in a memorable event on October 29, 2007 when Ann McManus of Shed Warner Productions, have ensured widespread support for the University and the City came together this groundbreaking initiative across the TV industry.” to celebrate. Portraying Lord Macdonald

During his time at GCU Lord Macdonald Amy Marshall graduated in 2003 from the Lord Macdonald is a Fellow of the University’s oversaw the introduction of the hugely University of Edinburgh and Edinburgh College Magnusson Fellowship, formed following Magnus successful MA in TV Fiction Writing course, of Art with a first class MA (Hons) Fine Art Magnusson’s death in 2007. which has flourished with the support of his degree. She is now an established portrait and former industry colleagues. landscape artist, currently based in Biggar. The Fellowship first met at the University in December 2008 to discuss the role of education The University created the MA, the first full- “This was a particularly interesting portrait to in the alleviation of poverty. The other Fellows are time university course in fiction writing for TV, paint. As Gus Macdonald sat for his portrait over Dr Sally Magnusson; Professor William Storrar; in collaboration with Shed Warner Productions, three days in my studio I had the opportunity to Professor Brenda Gourley; Professor Muhammad the company behind some of television’s most hear about his remarkably diverse career. Yunus; Raja Shehadeh; Dr Vigdis Finnbogadottir; popular dramas including Footballers’ Wives, Sir Tom Hunter; Will Hutton; Dr Mary Robinson Who Do You Think You Are? and New Tricks. “He gave me glimpses of life in the Glasgow and Professor Renata Salecl. The MA has attracted widespread industry shipyards, insights into the making of television support and Talkback Thames, Scottish Screen, programmes that I had loved as a child, and The inaugural Magnusson lecture was given by MG Alba, BBC Writersroom, Shed Warner tales of the challenges of being a cabinet Nobel Laureate, Professor Muhammad Yunus. Productions and Shed’s CEO, Eileen Gallagher, minister. He has experienced politics and Since then Lord Macdonald has presided over are all supporting scholarships for students. journalism from every angle: from behind three further Magnusson lectures, delivered by: the camera to in-front, from interviewer to climate change campaigner and former President Lecturers include Ann Marie di Mambro, who interviewee, from journalist and researcher of Ireland, Dr Mary Robinson; writer, columnist has written extensively for shows including to decision-maker of the highest degree. and Principal of Hertford College, Oxford, Will EastEnders, Casualty, Taggart, Holby City Conversation with Gus, who has been in Hutton; and philosopher, sociologist and legal and River City, and award-winning local writer tune with politics and culture for the past six theorist, Professor Renata Salecl. and playwright, Chris Dolan. Talks by leading decades, and who is still involved in steering professionals such as Stuart Murphy, Director, the way through some of Britain’s most pressing Sky entertainment channels, give students problems, was an enlightening experience. an exciting and inspirational insight into The installation ceremony at Glasgow City the industry. “As Gus sat patiently for me and chatted, his Chambers was a vibrant and colourful affair likable and engaging manner shone through. which brought together students, staff and Graduates have gone on to write for major I hope I have captured in the portrait this well known figures from beyond the University TV dramas, including BBC’s Waterloo Road warmth and openness, as well as a hint of his in celebration. and online spin-off Waterloo Road Reunited. toughness and determination – some of the The recent relocation of this popular show to many qualities that have seen him through his Before the ceremony Lord Macdonald led a Scotland will result in even greater opportunities extraordinary career.” procession from the University through the for students. Graduate and former journalist, streets of Glasgow. Mark Stevenson, earned a place in the prestigious BBC Writers Academy to write for Music was provided by the Glasgow Caledonian top television dramas, Eastenders, Casualty, University Choir and the Alba Brass Quintet. The Holby City and Doctors, where he will learn from closing address was given by the Rt Hon the Lord Britain’s top writers such as Jimmy McGovern, Provost of Glasgow, Councillor Bob Winters. Steven Moffat and Tony Jordan.

In 2009, GCU awarded Eileen Gallagher an Honorary Doctorate of Letters.

Photographs From top: Lord Macdonald, Professor Gillies, Dr Sally Magnusson and Will Hutton; Dr Mary Robinson. Opposite page: Eileen Gallagher receives her degree from Lord Macdonald; Eileen Gallagher and Lord Macdonald with Shed Warner Productions co-founder, Ann McManus; Lord Macdonald presents Mark Stevenson with a Shed media scholarship. The University commissioned Scottish artist Amy PioneeringMarshall to paint a portrait of LordTV Macdonald fiction in his role writing in A memorableThe Magnus as Chancellor. higher education ceremonyMagnusson “With my background in media, I am delighted that GCU has pioneered a Masters Lord Gus Macdonald was installed as ChancellorFellowship degree in television fiction writing. My former colleagues at STV, Eileen Gallagher and in a memorable event on October 29, 2007 when Ann McManus of Shed Warner Productions, have ensured widespread support for the University and the City came together this groundbreaking initiative across the TV industry.” to celebrate. Portraying Lord Macdonald

In 2009, GCU awarded Eileen Gallagher an Honorary Doctorate of Letters.

2007 Phil Cunningham, Aly Bain and Eddi Reader “Presiding over graduation ceremonies was always a Lord Macdonald has conferred degrees on (Scottish songwriters and performers); Nicola Benedetti (classical violinist); Jim McColl pleasure – welcoming thousands of happy students 50 honorary graduates. (businessman and entrepreneur); Belinda and proud families from all over the world to Glasgow.” Dickson (founder of luxury cashmere label Belinda Robertson) and Sheena MacDonald (broadcaster).

2008 Louise Martin (sportswoman and Chair of sportscotland); Mel Young (Big Issue founder); Tommy Smith (jazz musician); Professor James McEwen (Chair of Scottish Health Protection Advisory Group), Allister Boyd (inspirational GCU student fundraiser); Midge Ure (musician and Live Aid co-founder); Judith Weir (composer) and Donald Macdonald (hotelier).

2009 Jack Bruce (founder of Cream and Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award winner); Sally Magnusson (journalist, broadcaster and writer); Eileen Gallagher (Chief Executive of Shed Warner Productions); Betty Kyle (Chair of the Institute of Biomedical Science in Scotland); Peter Finch (Senior Assistant Principal and former interim University Secretary of GCU); Professor Chen Xin (eminent construction materials academic); Lord Neil Kinnock (politician and statesman); Azeem Ibrahim (entrepreneur and scholar); Bob Cleland (Chief Executive of global engineering company, Howden) and Allan Alstead (former chairman of Mercy Corps Europe).

2010 Ian McLeod (former Celtic chairman); Jackie Kay (poet, playwright and novelist); Norman Drummond (Chaplain to her Majesty the Queen in Scotland); David Gartry (ophthalmic surgeon); Lena Cooper Wilson (Chief Executive of Scottish Enterprise); Ronald Ferguson (minister, columnist and author) and Don McCarthy (Executive Chairman of House of Fraser).

2011 Armando Iannucci (writer and director); Blythe Lord Macdonald has graduated more than Duff (actor); Denis Vaughan (founder of the UK 25,000 students. National Lottery); Bob Winter (Lord Provost of Glasgow); Anne Donovan (novelist); Michael Marra (musician and songwriter); Toby Paterson (artist); Ethel Hofman (food writer and culinary In his five years as Chancellor, Lord Macdonald consultant); Dr Kofi Annan (Nobel Peace Prize has presided at eleven graduation ceremonies, winner); David Maclennan (actor); Professor including two with students from GCU London, Ruth Lister (poverty, inequality and social justice which was established during his tenure. He has campaigner); Professor Marilyn Waring (feminist been responsible for conferring awards on no economist) and Martin Cheyne (former Chair of fewer than 25,000 students. GCU Court).

2012 Walter Smith (former Rangers FC manager); Sir Harry Burns (Scotland’s Chief Medical Officer); Mark Millar (film producer and comic book writer), Stephen Craig (former CEO of All Saints); Margie Moffat (co-founder of the Moffat Charitable Trust) and Tessa Hartmann (founder of the Scottish Photographs Fashion Awards). Opposite page: Lord Gus Macdonald, former Chairman of Court, Martin Cheyne, and Professor Gillies with honourary graduates Armando Iannucci and Anne Donovan; Lord Neil Kinnock; Nicola Benedetti. As Chancellor Lord Macdonald has conferred honorary degrees on outstanding people in Celebrating graduation Roll of honour recognition of their remarkable achievements.

2012 Walter Smith (former Rangers FC manager); Sir Harry Burns (Scotland’s Chief Medical Officer); Mark Millar (film producer and comic book writer), Stephen Craig (former CEO of All Saints); Margie Moffat (co-founder of the Moffat Charitable Trust) and Tessa Hartmann (founder of the Scottish Photographs Fashion Awards). Opposite page: Lord Gus Macdonald, former Chairman of Court, Martin Cheyne, and Professor Gillies with honourary graduates Armando Iannucci and Anne Donovan; Lord Neil Kinnock; Nicola Benedetti. Pioneering TV fiction writing in A memorable higher education ceremony

“With my background in media, I am delighted that GCU has pioneered a Masters Lord Gus Macdonald was installed as Chancellor degree in television fiction writing. My former colleagues at STV, Eileen Gallagher and in a memorable event on October 29, 2007 when Ann McManus of Shed Warner Productions, have ensured widespread support for the University and the City came together this groundbreaking initiative across the TV industry.” to celebrate.

During his time at GCU Lord Macdonald oversaw the introduction of the hugely successful MA in TV Fiction Writing course, which has flourished with the support of his former industry colleagues.

The University created the MA, the first full- time university course in fiction writing for TV, in collaboration with Shed Warner Productions, the company behind some of television’s most popular dramas including Footballers’ Wives, Who Do You Think You Are? and New Tricks. The MA has attracted widespread industry support and Talkback Thames, Scottish Screen, MG Alba, BBC Writersroom, Shed Warner Productions and Shed’s CEO, Eileen Gallagher, are all supporting scholarships for students.

Lecturers include Ann Marie di Mambro, who has written extensively for shows including EastEnders, Casualty, Taggart, Holby City and River City, and award-winning local writer and playwright, Chris Dolan. Talks by leading professionals such as Stuart Murphy, Director, Sky entertainment channels, give students an exciting and inspirational insight into The installation ceremony at Glasgow City the industry. Chambers was a vibrant and colourful affair which brought together students, staff and Graduates have gone on to write for major well known figures from beyond the University TV dramas, including BBC’s Waterloo Road in celebration. and online spin-off Waterloo Road Reunited. The recent relocation of this popular show to Before the ceremony Lord Macdonald led a Scotland will result in even greater opportunities procession from the University through the for students. Graduate and former journalist, streets of Glasgow. Mark Stevenson, earned a place in the prestigious BBC Writers Academy to write for Music was provided by the Glasgow Caledonian top television dramas, Eastenders, Casualty, University Choir and the Alba Brass Quintet. The Holby City and Doctors, where he will learn from closing address was given by the Rt Hon the Lord Britain’s top writers such as Jimmy McGovern, Provost of Glasgow, Councillor Bob Winters. Steven Moffat and Tony Jordan.

In 2009, GCU awarded Eileen Gallagher an Honorary Doctorate of Letters. The University commissioned Scottish artist Amy Marshall to paint a portrait of Lord Macdonald in his role The Magnus as Chancellor. Magnusson Fellowship

Portraying Lord Macdonald

Amy Marshall graduated in 2003 from the Lord Macdonald is a Fellow of the University’s University of Edinburgh and Edinburgh College Magnusson Fellowship, formed following Magnus of Art with a first class MA (Hons) Fine Art Magnusson’s death in 2007. degree. She is now an established portrait and landscape artist, currently based in Biggar. The Fellowship first met at the University in December 2008 to discuss the role of education “This was a particularly interesting portrait to in the alleviation of poverty. The other Fellows are paint. As Gus Macdonald sat for his portrait over Dr Sally Magnusson; Professor William Storrar; three days in my studio I had the opportunity to Professor Brenda Gourley; Professor Muhammad hear about his remarkably diverse career. Yunus; Raja Shehadeh; Dr Vigdis Finnbogadottir; Sir Tom Hunter; Will Hutton; Dr Mary Robinson “He gave me glimpses of life in the Glasgow and Professor Renata Salecl. shipyards, insights into the making of television programmes that I had loved as a child, and The inaugural Magnusson lecture was given by tales of the challenges of being a cabinet Nobel Laureate, Professor Muhammad Yunus. minister. He has experienced politics and Since then Lord Macdonald has presided over journalism from every angle: from behind three further Magnusson lectures, delivered by: the camera to in-front, from interviewer to climate change campaigner and former President interviewee, from journalist and researcher of Ireland, Dr Mary Robinson; writer, columnist to decision-maker of the highest degree. and Principal of Hertford College, Oxford, Will Conversation with Gus, who has been in Hutton; and philosopher, sociologist and legal tune with politics and culture for the past six theorist, Professor Renata Salecl. decades, and who is still involved in steering the way through some of Britain’s most pressing problems, was an enlightening experience.

“As Gus sat patiently for me and chatted, his likable and engaging manner shone through. I hope I have captured in the portrait this warmth and openness, as well as a hint of his toughness and determination – some of the many qualities that have seen him through his extraordinary career.”

As Chancellor, Lord Macdonald has been deeply committed to helping GCU achieve its ambitious vision for the common good.

The philanthropic support of alumni and friendsFor over is sixvital hundred to the University, years Chancellors and Lord of 25,000 students he graduated during his time Lord Macdonald of Tradeston was appointed MacdonaldScottish universities has played have a key nourished role in building and as Chancellor and in recognising the support of as the third Chancellor of Glasgow Caledonian relationshipsnurtured our withuniversities, donors and protected welcoming their them their families. University in October 2007, succeeding the late toautonomy the GCU and community. intellectual integrity and conferred Magnus Magnusson. degrees on students. Whilst primarily ceremonial Lord Macdonald is a keen and steadfast Inin present2009 the times, Chancellor’s the Chancellor’s Circle, a donor role is an supporter of our Caledonian Club which is Gus Macdonald grew up in Glasgow, leaving recognitionextremely important club, had one. its first meeting at the designed to raise the aspirations of pupils school at 15 to work in the Clydeside shipyards House of Lords to thank two major donors for aged three to 18 years. During his tenure, the before moving into journalism, first onThe theirThroughout generosity. his timeThe event,as Chancellor, which included Lord a tour Caledonian Club has worked with over 5,300 Scotsman newspaper and then as a member andMacdonald lunch, was of Tradeston organised has for alumnusproven an Khalid children and 2,000 families in Glasgow and is of the Insight team on The Sunday Times. He Abdulrahim,outstanding CEOambassador and Chairman for the ofUniversity, Cebarco with now also serving the local community of Tower began his television career as a researcher (thehis wife, multi-billion Lady Macdonald. dollar construction He has companybeen truly Hamlets in London where our new postgraduate with Granada Television, where he was soon responsiblesupportive of for the the University’s Abu Dhabi socialF1 circuit mission at Yas and campus was officially launched by HRH The appointed as joint editor of World in Action with Island)our commitment and honorary to providing graduate opportunities Gordon Masterton in Princess Royal in November 2011. John Birt. He has also presented Granada’s OBE,higher Vice education President for ofall, Jacobs, and most a global especially for What the Papers Say as well as Right to Reply engineeringthose from challenging consultancy. or difficult backgrounds. Lord Macdonald’s experience, expertise and and Union World on Channel 4. This is perhaps not surprising because Lord industry “know-how” have proven invaluable LordMacdonald Macdonald has neverhas also forgotten contributed the path to the he as he has helped the University build lasting He spent 18 years with Granada Television University’stravelled from knowledge his modest base. origins He presented in the City the of relationships with key figures in television as reporter, editor and then senior executive MacMillanGlasgow, inMemorial a brilliant Lecture career to which the Institution took him broadcasting. Our hugely popular and before returning to Glasgow in 1985. In 1990 offrom Engineers the Clydeside and Shipbuilders shipyards into Scotland.the House of successful MA course in Television Fiction he became Managing Director of Scottish InLords. ‘Bridging Dedicated the Infrastructure to social justice, Gap’ Lordhe has been Writing would not have seen the light of day Television and later Chairman of the Scottish Macdonald,generous in whopraising began the his achievements career by serving of the an without his inspiration and guidance, for which Media Group. apprenticeship as a marine engineer in Stephen we are enormously grateful. & Sons shipyard on Clydeside, explored the In 1998 he was elevated to the House of Lords challenges faced by governments and investors I believe our commissioned portrait by Scottish In 2010, GCU became the only Scottish andAs Chancellor, held ministerial Lord Macdonaldpositions at conductedthe Scottish the in bridging a growing infrastructure gap. artist, Amy Marshall, captures the true spirit university to have a campus in the UK when GCU Officefirst two and graduation the Department ceremonies of Transport. at GCU London.After of our third Chancellor, and it has been a London opened its doors to the first cohort of theFive 2001 students election who Lordgained Macdonald distinction was were great privilege to serve Lord Macdonald as GCU The annual Chancellor’s Dinner, a highlight of postgraduate students. Based in the fashionable appointedpresented toMinister The Princess for the CabinetRoyal at Officethe November and the Unversity’s social calendar, brings together his Vice-Chancellor during his distinguished Spitalfields area, the graduate campus offers Chancellorceremony. In of June the Duchy 2012, Lordof Lancaster. Macdonald He leaders from university, business, political and city period of office. a range of MBA and MSc courses in fashion, stoodconferred down a Lifetimefrom the Achievement government awardin 2003 and and communities. At the 2009 dinner, Scotland’s Makar London marketing, retailing and finance, which includes inan the Honorary following Professorship year became on anDerek advisor Lovelock, to the and GCU cultural fellow, Liz Lochhead, delighted The University is deeply grateful to Lord the UK’s first MBA in Luxury Brand Marketing. AustralianExecutive Chairmanbank, Macquarie. of Aurora Fashions. the audience with a poetry reading. 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More than half now go into From top: Chancellor’s Dinner; Lord Macdonald with Khalid while Stephen Quinn, the Publishing Director of has supported the many successes and further education.” Abdulrahim; Liz Lochhead at the Chancellor’s Dinner. October 2012 Vogue, gave a fascinating talk to students about Opposite page: Guests at the Chancellor’s Dinner; Lord achievements of students and has always the business behind one of the world’s most Macdonald enjoys a Caledonian Club performance Photographswith The encouraged them to excel at what they do and to Professor Pamela Gillies Princess Royal at GCU London; Lord MacdonaldProfessor and Pamela Professor Gillies BSc PGCE MEd MMedSci PhD FRSA FFPH AcSS Hon successful and glamorous publications. Gillies meeting The Princess Royal.Opposite page: Lord Macdonald achieve their dreams. FRCPS(Glasg) Principal and Vice-Chancellor Supporting the IntroductionUniversity’s from workthe Principal Lord Gus Macdonald and Vice-Chancellor University Chancellor 2007 – 2012

As Chancellor, Lord Macdonald has been deeply committed to helping GCU achieve its ambitious vision for the common good.

The philanthropic support of alumni and friendsFor over is sixvital hundred to the University, years Chancellors and Lord of 25,000 students he graduated during his time Lord Macdonald of Tradeston was appointed MacdonaldScottish universities has played have a key nourished role in building and as Chancellor and in recognising the support of as the third Chancellor of Glasgow Caledonian relationshipsnurtured our withuniversities, donors and protected welcoming their them their families. University in October 2007, succeeding the late toautonomy the GCU and community. intellectual integrity and conferred Magnus Magnusson. degrees on students. Whilst primarily ceremonial Lord Macdonald is a keen and steadfast Inin present2009 the times, Chancellor’s the Chancellor’s Circle, a donor role is an supporter of our Caledonian Club which is Gus Macdonald grew up in Glasgow, leaving recognitionextremely important club, had one. its first meeting at the designed to raise the aspirations of pupils school at 15 to work in the Clydeside shipyards House of Lords to thank two major donors for aged three to 18 years. During his tenure, the before moving into journalism, first onThe theirThroughout generosity. his timeThe event,as Chancellor, which included Lord a tour Caledonian Club has worked with over 5,300 Scotsman newspaper and then as a member andMacdonald lunch, was of Tradeston organised has for alumnusproven an Khalid children and 2,000 families in Glasgow and is of the Insight team on The Sunday Times. He Abdulrahim,outstanding CEOambassador and Chairman for the ofUniversity, Cebarco with now also serving the local community of Tower began his television career as a researcher (thehis wife, multi-billion Lady Macdonald. dollar construction He has companybeen truly Hamlets in London where our new postgraduate with Granada Television, where he was soon responsiblesupportive of for the the University’s Abu Dhabi socialF1 circuit mission at Yas and campus was officially launched by HRH The appointed as joint editor of World in Action with Island)our commitment and honorary to providing graduate opportunities Gordon Masterton in Princess Royal in November 2011. John Birt. He has also presented Granada’s OBE,higher Vice education President for ofall, Jacobs, and most a global especially for What the Papers Say as well as Right to Reply engineeringthose from challenging consultancy. or difficult backgrounds. Lord Macdonald’s experience, expertise and and Union World on Channel 4. This is perhaps not surprising because Lord industry “know-how” have proven invaluable LordMacdonald Macdonald has neverhas also forgotten contributed the path to the he as he has helped the University build lasting He spent 18 years with Granada Television University’stravelled from knowledge his modest base. origins He presented in the City the of relationships with key figures in television as reporter, editor and then senior executive MacMillanGlasgow, inMemorial a brilliant Lecture career to which the Institution took him broadcasting. Our hugely popular and before returning to Glasgow in 1985. In 1990 offrom Engineers the Clydeside and Shipbuilders shipyards into Scotland.the House of successful MA course in Television Fiction he became Managing Director of Scottish InLords. ‘Bridging Dedicated the Infrastructure to social justice, Gap’ Lordhe has been Writing would not have seen the light of day Television and later Chairman of the Scottish Macdonald,generous in whopraising began the his achievements career by serving of the an without his inspiration and guidance, for which Media Group. apprenticeship as a marine engineer in Stephen we are enormously grateful. & Sons shipyard on Clydeside, explored the In 1998 he was elevated to the House of Lords challenges faced by governments and investors I believe our commissioned portrait by Scottish In 2010, GCU became the only Scottish andAs Chancellor, held ministerial Lord Macdonaldpositions at conductedthe Scottish the in bridging a growing infrastructure gap. artist, Amy Marshall, captures the true spirit university to have a campus in the UK when GCU Officefirst two and graduation the Department ceremonies of Transport. at GCU London.After of our third Chancellor, and it has been a London opened its doors to the first cohort of theFive 2001 students election who Lordgained Macdonald distinction was were great privilege to serve Lord Macdonald as GCU The annual Chancellor’s Dinner, a highlight of postgraduate students. Based in the fashionable appointedpresented toMinister The Princess for the CabinetRoyal at Officethe November and the Unversity’s social calendar, brings together his Vice-Chancellor during his distinguished Spitalfields area, the graduate campus offers Chancellorceremony. In of June the Duchy 2012, Lordof Lancaster. Macdonald He leaders from university, business, political and city period of office. a range of MBA and MSc courses in fashion, stoodconferred down a Lifetimefrom the Achievement government awardin 2003 and and communities. At the 2009 dinner, Scotland’s Makar London marketing, retailing and finance, which includes inan the Honorary following Professorship year became on anDerek advisor Lovelock, to the and GCU cultural fellow, Liz Lochhead, delighted The University is deeply grateful to Lord the UK’s first MBA in Luxury Brand Marketing. AustralianExecutive Chairmanbank, Macquarie. of Aurora Fashions. the audience with a poetry reading. Macdonald for his sterling service, and I It also enjoys links with international businesses very much hope you enjoy the record of his and numerous industries. AtLord his Macdonald installation oversawLord Macdonald the launch spoke of the of The award-winning Caledonian Club, GCU’s tenure and contribution to the Academy and howGCU he London was attracted Club, which to the brings inclusive the mission agenda of widening participation and community to the University. The campus celebrated a royal opening in ofcommunity the University engagement and his throughadmiration the forCaledonian its engagement initiative, came into being during November 2011, when HRH The Princess Royal workClub toin attractingthe Tower Hamletspupils from area disadvantaged of London. Lord Macdonald’s tenure and has enjoyed his visited the campus. The Princess Royal met backgrounds into education. “A lot of people steadfast support. Pupils and their families staff, students and schoolchildren at the campus becauseGCU London of their has circumstances already attracted don’t respected go to and from across Glasgow benefit from the activities in Spitalfields and unveiled a plaque to mark universityinspirational but figures have qualities to share oftheir emotional expertise with and support of the Club, which is part of the the official opening. Guests were entertained intelligence,students. President social skills,and Chief and Operatingother attributes Officer of University’s mission to promote the common good. by a brilliantly funny and assured performance, whichPolo Ralph are sometimes Lauren Europe, not picked Brian Duffy, up. When delivered I by Glasgow and London schoolchildren. lefta professorial school in themasterclass 1950s only on one both pupil campuses, in 20 Photographs Finally, as Chancellor, Lord Macdonald went to university. More than half now go into From top: Chancellor’s Dinner; Lord Macdonald with Khalid while Stephen Quinn, the Publishing Director of has supported the many successes and further education.” Abdulrahim; Liz Lochhead at the Chancellor’s Dinner. October 2012 Vogue, gave a fascinating talk to students about Opposite page: Guests at the Chancellor’s Dinner; Lord achievements of students and has always the business behind one of the world’s most Macdonald enjoys a Caledonian Club performance Photographswith The encouraged them to excel at what they do and to Professor Pamela Gillies Princess Royal at GCU London; Lord MacdonaldProfessor and Pamela Professor Gillies BSc PGCE MEd MMedSci PhD FRSA FFPH AcSS Hon successful and glamorous publications. Gillies meeting The Princess Royal.Opposite page: Lord Macdonald achieve their dreams. FRCPS(Glasg) Principal and Vice-Chancellor GCU GCU London Cowcaddens Road, 40 Fashion Street, Glasgow G4 0BA, London E1 6PX, Scotland, United Kingdom United Kingdom