The rector of the University of Dundee is elected by the matriculated students of the

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. From 1967 (when the university gained independence from the University of St. Andrews) to 2010, the rector was automatically a full member of the University Court (the university governing body). The rector also had the right to appoint an assessor, who was also a full member of the University Court. Following changes made to the university charter in August 2010, the rector must choose to take up full membership of the University Court or appoint an assessor who has full voting rights. If the rector chooses not take up full membership of court, they retain the right to receive court papers and attend its meetings but not to vote. The present holder of the position is Keith Harris, an alumnus of the university who was elected to the position in 2021. He succeeded the broadcaster Jim Spence, who was elected in 2019 and was formally installed as rector in a ceremony held on 9 September 2019. Aside from their official duties to the university, the rector is charged with the responsibility of representing the students of the university who elect a new rector for a three-year term. The rector is officially installed in a ceremony soon after their election by the university's chancellor or, in their place, the vice-chancellor.

History

The position of

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in the

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of Scotland dates back centuries and is one of the oldest offices in academic governance in Scotland. To this day, it exists only in the ancient universities of Scotland and at the

, which inherited some of the traditions and governance structure from the

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. The modern rectorship evolved and was given legal status under the

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. Prior to 1967, the University of Dundee was an integral college of the

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and styled as Queen's College, Dundee, or University College, Dundee. The rector of the university represented students at all the constituent colleges of St Andrews, including Queens College, Dundee. Therefore, before its independence, the

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was rector and the appropriate official for covering what was to become the University of Dundee. On gaining independent university status in 1967, the position of Rector of the University of Dundee was created under Article 5 of the university's Royal Charter, which states: :''"There shall be a Rector of the University who shall be elected by the matriculated students of the University in such manner and for such period as may be prescribed by the Statutes."'' Since 1967, there have been thirteen rectors of the University of Dundee, three of which have served two consecutive terms. Notable is the legend of unconfirmed certainty that a hamster was once nominated for the post. Its acceptance of the nomination was allegedly made with an ink-paw print, which was not permitted by the university on the grounds that true consent could not be assured, and duress may have been involved. The legend may be based on the confirmed story of a

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named Mervyn who was nominated for the position in 1971, but rejected by the returning officer. A dispute over the validity of the 1971 election result caused an unofficial second poll to be organised by the Students' Association, and Mervyn was permitted to stand in this. Although Mervyn did not win, he beat Paul Foot for third place.

Current status

As mentioned above, the position exists in common throughout the

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with rectorships at the Universities of

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and

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. Together, the rectors combine to form the Scottish Rectors Group. Rectors also appoint a rector's assessor, who may carry out their functions when temporarily absent from the university. In many cases, such as the terms of Lorraine Kelly or Tony Slattery, the relevant assessor carried out the majority of the rector's functions: both only rarely attended court meetings in person, but Kelly was notable for participation in many fund raising and charitable activities connected with the university.

Election and installation

Rectors are nominated by the gathering of fifty signatures by students. Close to the rectorial election, the Students' Association traditionally hosts a

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debate, known as the Hecklings, in which all nominees get a chance to put forward their case. The nominees also traditionally make an appearance on the university campus during the election day to canvass for last minute support, assisted by a campaign team of students. The election is organised by a member of the Senatus Academicus, usually the Academic Secretary. If an election is tied between two candidates, the Chancellor has the deciding vote on the matter. Neither staff members at Dundee nor students matriculated at any university are eligible to stand The election is always held in January or February if the election is not precipitated by a resignation during the rector's term of office, on a day appointed by the Senatus Academicus in consultation with the

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. The installation is held usually two or three months following the election. In the past, the ceremony was held in the

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in the City Centre, but recent ceremonies have been held in the university's own Bonar Hall, the last ceremony was expected to take place in the smaller Ustinov Room of the Bonar Hall, but it had to be moved at the last minute to a lecture theatre in the new teaching block as a result of unexpected demand. The installation itself is made by the Chancellor (or, if unavailable, the Vice-Chancellor) with the formal introduction of the rector to the students being made by the president of the Students' Association. Following a meeting with the Lord Provost of Dundee, the rector is 'dragged' in the university's

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from

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to the University by one of the sports teams in a parade, often stopping off at

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along the way for refreshments.

List of rectors

1968 – Peter Ustinov

''Served two terms'' Installation: 16 October 1968 Sir

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– actor, writer, dramatist, diplomat and raconteur. Ustinov was the first rector of the newly independent University. Peter ''

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Ustinov (as he was fully styled at the time) was first elected in February 1968 after a vigorous and colourful campaign. He received 489 votes, against James Cameron's 303,

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C.N. Parkinson, 288,

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D.C. Caskie, 272, and

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, MP, 183. The turnout was high, with 1535 students voting out of an electorate of approximately 2100 students. ''

'' von Ustinov appointed

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F.A. Hibberd, CBE, TD, DL, as his assessor. As rector, Ustinov moved the role from being merely a figurehead to taking on a political role, negotiating with militant students. In the February 1971 rectorial election, he narrowly defeated

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, the broadcaster, by 8 votes after a disputed recount. Ustinov’s name was given to a room in the university's Bonar Hall, which houses a sculpture of him. Ustinov was awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws (LL.D) degree by the university in 1969, the only rector to have received this honour during his term of office.

1974 – Clement Freud, MP

''Served two terms.'' Installation: 25 October 1974

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– writer, broadcaster,

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politician and

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. He was later

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, in the late 1980s. He was later elected

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1980 – Lord Mackie of Benshie

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(later

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) peer and former MP for

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. Lord Mackie of Benshie was elected in 1980. The

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politician,

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, withdrew from the race at the last minute. Mackie's seconder and campaign manager was Craig Murray, himself a future rector.

1983 – Gordon Wilson, MP

Gordon Wilson was the Member of Parliament for Dundee East (1974 to 1987) and leader of the

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at the time. Wilson was outspoken against government education cuts of the time. Gordon Wilson was awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws (LL.D) degree by the university in 1986. His proposer was Craig Murray.

1986 – Malcolm Bruce, MP

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was the

MP for

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(1983–2015), and was the president of the Liberal Club at the

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1989 – Paul Henderson Scott

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member.

1992 – Stephen Fry

''Served two terms.'' Installation: 29 October 1992; 1 November 1995

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– comedian, author, actor and filmmaker. His rectorial address was entitled "Think of a lobster" and urged students to delay obsession with the mundane. In standing for election, he apparently declined a similar offer of nomination (made a week after Dundee's) from the students of the University of St Andrews. The main bar in the Students' Association building is named after his novel '' The Liar''. Fry was awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws (LL.D) degree by the university in 1995.

1998 – Tony Slattery

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– actor and comedian. He was installed as rector shortly after the death of his father and following a well publicised period of mental health problems, which went on to challenge his rectorship. He found some of the demands of public events difficult to handle and eventually stopped attending the University Court meetings. The tabloids famously carried a story about him crashing his car whilst under the influence of drugs. His explanation, to a room full of students in The Tav Bar in the DUSA building, revolved around a cat and some chemical fumes, which led to calls for his resignation. He appointed Jason Wassell as rector's assessor who, in Tony's absence from Dundee, became his spokesperson on a number of University issues.

2001 – Fred MacAulay

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– Scottish comedian and a presenter on

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. He is a graduate (accountancy) of the university. Stood against television presenter

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, Conservative Member of the Scottish Parliament Nick Johnston and

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lecturer Professor Abd al-Fattah El-Awaisi.

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was forced to decline his nomination as he could only commit to visiting the university once a year. MacAulay was awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws (LL.D) degree by the university in 2005.

2004 – Lorraine Kelly

Election: 27 February 2004
Installation: 28 April 2004

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–

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-born

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. Beat

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and

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to the post. Lorraine Kelly was awarded honorary Doctor of Laws (LL.D) degree by the university in 2008.

2007 – Craig Murray

Election: 16 February 2007
Installation: 26 September 2007

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, a former British Ambassador to

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, graduate of the university and twice president of the university's

. He resigned as an ambassador over differences with the

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relating to the use of torture and extraordinary rendition in Uzbekistan. Murray was elected by students on 16 February 2007 by a vote of 632 to 582, beating competition from former Scotland rugby captain and

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star

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. The rectorial installation of Craig Murray took place on 26 September 2007 in the new Heathfield teaching building. In his Address, the new rector discussed the structure of education in Scotland, creating a university environment better adapted to the needs of undergraduates and the status of ancient university government, including a commitment to campaign for the incorporation of the position of rector at all universities in Scotland. The University Senate refused Murray the customary honorary degree awarded to rectors on the grounds that he was not a distinguished individual.

2010 – Brian Cox

Election: 12 February 2010 Informal Installation in Student Union: 25 October 2010 Formal Installation at Caird Hall: 17 November 2010 Brian Cox,

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, a Dundee-born film and stage actor, who also helped to support a fundraising campaign for the university's £21million

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Centre. Cox beat

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for the

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, and Nikolai Zhelev, a professor at the

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and the

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to Dundee. Cox received 1034 votes to Harper's 315 and Zhelev's 273. Brian Cox was re-elected unopposed in 2013. He was awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws (LL.D) degree by the university in 1993.

2016 – Mark Beaumont

It was announced in January 2016 that cyclist Mark Beaumont had been elected unopposed in succession to Brian Cox.

2019 – Jim Spence

In February 2019 it was announced that broadcaster Jim Spence had been chosen as the new rector in succession to Beaumont. Spence, who obtained a law degree from the university in 1986, was reported to be "more than a little surprised" but "deeply honoured" to be chosen for the post. In March 2021 it was announced that he was to stand down as rector. He said this decision was due to "a change in his commitments" which meant that he was unable to devote enough time to supporting students. Spence was a controversial figure, coming to loggerheads with students over key issues.

2021 – Keith Harris

A special election to replace Jim Spence was held at the end of November 2021. Music producer and songwriter Keith Harris defeated Mike Arnott, the secretary of the local Trades Union Council by 101 votes to 95. An alumnus of the university, Harris is a former president of

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. He said that he wanted " to use the position to make sure that all students are positively impacted by their time at the university".

References

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History

Current status

Election and installation

List of rectors

1968 – Peter Ustinov

1974 – Clement Freud, MP

1980 – Lord Mackie of Benshie

1983 – Gordon Wilson, MP

1986 – Malcolm Bruce, MP

1989 – Paul Henderson Scott

1992 – Stephen Fry

1998 – Tony Slattery

2001 – Fred MacAulay

2004 – Lorraine Kelly

2007 – Craig Murray

2010 – Brian Cox

2016 – Mark Beaumont

2019 – Jim Spence

2021 – Keith Harris

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