GCU renames building in honour of its Chancellor Dr Annie Lennox OBE

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Glasgow Caledonian University has renamed one of its most prominent buildings on its Glasgow campus to the ‘Annie Lennox Building’ in honour of its Chancellor.

Dr Annie Lennox OBE, appointed to the role in 2018 as the University’s first female Chancellor, is visiting the University for two days during which time she will preside over three of the University’s summer graduations ceremonies taking place at the Royal Concert Hall. During the ceremonies Dr Lennox will officially confer the awarding of degrees to hundreds of graduates.

Since becoming Chancellor of GCU, Dr Lennox has undertaken a wide range of work to support the University and its students including officiating during graduation ceremonies, meeting students on campus to share her experience and wisdom, taking part in discussions including a COP26 online debate, and providing a range of supportive video messages of solidarity and encouragement during the global COVID-19 pandemic as well as calls to action to promote gender equality and climate action.

Dr Annie Lennox OBE said:

“It’s an incredible honour to have such a wonderful building on the Glasgow Caledonian University campus named after me. I’m looking forwards to taking part in GCU’s graduation ceremonies this week in person, after the last two years, when the only way we could connect was via Zoom.

"I’m so proud of all the graduates, who’ve coped brilliantly with all the extra challenges, to finally succeed in reaching their goals and achievements.”

GCU Principal and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Pamela Gillies CBE FRSE said:

“Glasgow Caledonian University is extremely fortunate to have Dr Lennox as its Chancellor.  Her passion, wisdom, guidance and support for our community, especially through the recent challenges of the pandemic, have been transformative.  Naming one of our most prominent building the ‘Annie Lennox Building’ is in recognition of everything she has done for the University, our students, and her wider life-changing work for the Common Good.”