‘Dundee to the World’ – 25th March
Published On Mon 20 Mar 2017 by Cara Longmuir
Three University of Dundee graduates, who have achieved great things in the worlds of broadcasting and politics, are returning to take part in the very first Drever Commemoration Lecture as part of the University’s 50th Anniversary celebrations.
John Suchet, Sir William Patey and Lord George Robertson will be talking about their careers on Saturday, 25th March in the Dalhousie Building. They were all students at Dundee during James Drever’s time as the University’s Principal.
John Suchet is a former foreign correspondent and current Classic FM presenter. Sir William is the former British Ambassador to Sudan, Iraq, Saudi Arabia and Afghanistan, and remains one of the world’s leading experts on the Middle East. Lord Robertson is a former Labour Politician and was the tenth Secretary of NATO.
James Drever was the institution’s first Principal and was a passionate advocate for political discourse. He encouraged students to strike and make stands against funding cuts.
The University’s current Principal, Professor Sir Pete Downes, said, “Scientists have a saying that ‘we stand on the shoulders of giants’ meaning that the science of today builds on the work of previous generations. In that sense successive Principals of this University have all stood on the shoulders of James Drever, our first Principal.
“In recognising Drever’s legacy it is especially fitting that we welcome back three giants amongst our alumni. They have either helped to shape or report on global events and I am sure they have some amazing stories to tell.”
This event is also part of the Saturday Evening Lecture Series and takes place at the Dalhousie Building on Saturday, 25th March from 6-7pm. Free tickets for this event are available by visiting www.dundee.ac.uk/sels, emailing events@dundee.ac.uk, calling 01382 385108 or from the University’s Tower Building Reception.
Please note that overflow theatres will be in use and the Main Lecture Theatre is filled on a first come, first seated basis on the evening.
For media enquiries contact:
Cara Longmuir
Media Relations Officer
University of Dundee
Nethergate, Dundee, DD1 4HN
Tel: +44 (0)1382 385243
Email: c.z.longmuir@dundee.ac.uk