Congratulations to Charles Kennedy MP, the first person since Disraeli (1871-1877) to serve two consecutive terms as the rector of Glasgow University.
From STV.tv:
Mr Kennedy won convincingly after securing 2601 votes out of a possible 3166. The writer received 565 of the votes from students.
The contest to become Glasgow University’s 121st rector came as the institution faces protests over course cuts. And both candidates attempted to win the hearts and minds of the student body by issuing a warning to university bosses.
Mr Kennedy told the Herald before his win: “My job, if re-elected, is to get all students to get involved in the consultation.
“We don’t want to take pre-emptive decisions now and then find out the funding cuts are not as bad as anticipated.”
Commenting, Charles Kennedy told Lib Dem Voice,
I’m honoured and delighted to secure a second term as Rector of the University of Glasgow.. The fact that the last Rector to secure two consecutive terms was Disraeli certainly puts the moment in some historical perspective!
But the real task lies ahead – contributing towards the debate aimed at securing a fair funding basis for students and the Scottish universities alike.
The University of Glasgow is one of five Scottish Universities which elects a rector. Elected for a three year term, he or she is expected to attend meetings of the University Court, and to represent students’ concerns to the University’s managers.
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5 Comments
What a bitchy comment by the SRC about Charles Kennedy being a Lib Dem!
@Chris Jenkinson
They’re not wrong though are they? Do you think Charles Kennedy would have won had he abstained or voted for the massive rise in tuition fees? As Ming Campbell said, had he done so, his credibility would have been shot to pieces.
Well with the student union elections happening over the next month or so I guess we’ll see how well Lib Dem candidates do.
Very funny though Chris & Jayu!
Well done to Charles. Not even Johnny Ball managed that one!