Oxfam boss honoured at university graduation

THE Head of Oxfam Scotland has been recognised at the first of the University of the West of Scotland’s (UWS) winter graduations.

Jamie Livingstone was awarded an honorary doctorate at the university’s Dumfries graduation ceremony on Wednesday at Crichton Memorial Church.

Jamie has been at the helm of Oxfam Scotland since 2013 and was celebrated for his work to reduce inequalities and to address the climate crisis, not just in Scotland, but across the globe.

He said: “I am deeply honoured to receive this recognition from the University of the West of Scotland, particularly from an institution which has partnered with Oxfam Scotland for many years to help build a fairer and more sustainable Scotland. In doing so, I think of all those driving change within their community.

“With so much progress still to make, it was wonderful to receive this award alongside the University’s new graduates, who I’m sure will be among the next generation pushing for change in Scotland, the UK, and globally. My sincere thanks go to everyone at UWS for this recognition, which will inspire and energise my work in the years ahead.”

Professor James Miller, Principal and Vice-Chancellor of UWS, added: “I was delighted to present Jamie Livingstone with an Honorary Doctorate from UWS. Jamie’s work as leader of Oxfam Scotland is truly inspirational and through his efforts with the charity, he champions many of the same goals and values as UWS, as set out in our Strategy 2030.

“Congratulations to Jamie and all of our inspirational students who graduated at today’s ceremony.”