Four to be honoured at Glasgow Caledonian winter graduation

The winter graduation ceremonies at Glasgow Caledonian University, scheduled for 26 and 27 November at Glasgow's Royal Concert Hall, will honour four distinguished individuals for their exceptional contributions across technology, media, social justice, and environmental science.

Laura Boyd, an alumna of Glasgow Caledonian University and an award-winning journalist, will receive a Doctor of Letters. With a 20-year career in media, Laura has interviewed global celebrities and currently serves as STV News’ Entertainment Reporter. She has dedicated herself to charity work, raising awareness for cancer and surrogacy issues after her own experiences with chronic myeloid leukaemia. A dedicated advocate for Glasgow Caledonian’s media programmes, Laura continues to inspire through her public engagement and storytelling.

Catriona Campbell MBE, a highly influential figure in technology and innovation, will be awarded a Doctor of Science. Catriona founded a London-based technology design agency that grew to multiple international offices before its acquisition by EY, where she now serves as Chief Technology Innovation Officer for the UK and Ireland. Renowned as an expert in artificial intelligence (AI), Catriona has made significant contributions to the UK’s National AI strategy, chairs the Scottish AI Alliance, and was honoured with an MBE in 2024 for her services to UK technology and artificial intelligence.

Satwat Rehman, Chief Executive of One Parent Families Scotland and Co-chair of The Just Transition Commission, will be honoured with a Doctor of the University for her dedication to equality and social justice. With over three decades of work in equalities, education, and economic development, Satwat has championed the rights of single-parent families in Scotland. Her collaboration with Glasgow Caledonian University’s Scottish Poverty and Inequality Research Unit has been instrumental in shaping impactful research and policy initiatives.

Steven Ramage, CEO of Réseau Consulting and Executive Officer of the Committee on Earth Observation Satellites (a collective of the world's leading space agencies), will receive a Doctor of Science in recognition of his contributions to geospatial technology and community development. With a career spanning global leadership roles, Steven advises the private sector and international organisations, such as the United Nations and the World Bank, on Earth observation for climate and environmental challenges. A committed alumnus of Glasgow Caledonian, he actively supports the GCU Foundation, which funds scholarships and programmes to aid students.

These honorary graduates, who embody the University’s Common Good mission, will join more than 2,000 students at the ceremonies, where they will hear messages from the University's leadership team, including Chancellor Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon MBE, and Vice-Chancellor and Principal Professor Stephen Decent.