27 April 2004

Lorraine Kelly's installation as Dundee's Rector

Media arrangements for Wednesday 28 April. Photographers are welcome to accompany all parts of the proceedings - see schedule below. Media interviews will take place in the Bonar Hall at 16.45. Please call Jenny Marra to arrange.

Lorraine Kelly, the newly elected Rector of the University of Dundee will be installed in a special inauguration ceremony on Wednesday 28 April and will be the focus of the traditional drag from Dundee's City Chambers to the University in a colourful parade.

Students from the University women's rugby team will carry Lorraine in the special carriage from the City Chambers where she will be met by Student President Chris Bustin and welcomed to the City of Dundee by the Lord Provost John Letford.

Lorraine will then be "dragged" in the carriage from the City Square to the University stopping off at three public houses on the way for refreshments. On arrival at the University's Tower Building the Principal of the University of Dundee Sir Alan Langlands will greet Lorraine before the official installation ceremony begins. Lorraine will deliver her official Rectorial address during the ceremony in the Bonar Hall.

A champagne reception will be held on the Tower lawn after the ceremony for students and staff to welcome Lorraine to the University.

Notes for Editors

Itinerary for Rectorial Installation (all times are approximate)

14.30 Lorraine Kelly arrives at City Chambers met by Student President and Lord Provost.
14.45 Beginning of Rectorial drag
14.50 Arrive Trades House Bar
15.15 Arrive Popl Nero
15.35 Arrive Braes
15.55 Arrive University Tower Building
16.00 Installation ceremony begins in Bonar Hall
16.15 Lorraine Kelly delivers Rectorial address
16.45 Close of Ceremony

By Jenny Marra, Head of Press 01382 344910, out of hours: 07968298585, j.m.marra@dundee.ac.uk