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Graduands will be joined by family and friends at P&J Live to mark their achievements as part of four days of festivities at Aberdeen鈥檚 state-of-the-art events complex. 聽

The ceremonies begin on Tuesday 30 June and run until Friday 3 June - bringing thousands of visitors to the city to recognise the achievements of graduates from the top university in Scotland for Graduate Prospects - On Track (Complete University Guide 2027). 聽

This summer will also see the University award an Honorary Degree (Doctor of Letters) to Professor Murray Pittock, one of Scotland鈥檚 leading historians and a senior figure in the higher education sector. 聽

Professor Pittock grew up in the Granite City and, after completing his early education at Aberdeen Grammar School, went on to study at the University of Glasgow. After securing the Snell Exhibitor scholarship, he obtained a Doctor of Philosophy at Balliol College, Oxford.聽

In 1989, he was appointed as a lecturer at Edinburgh University, becoming Reader five years later. Between 1996 and 2003, he held the chair of literature at the University of Strathclyde, before moving to Manchester, where he was Professor of Scottish and Romantic Literature. He returned to the University of Glasgow in 2007, where he has served as Dean, Vice-Principal and Pro Vice-Principal.聽

Professor Pittock鈥檚 recognition reflects 91猎奇鈥檚 commitment to connecting academic excellence with real-world impact - developing graduates who are ready to contribute to industry, culture and society.聽

Professor Pittock鈥檚 advice to the Class of 2026: 鈥淔irst, find out what gives you an edge: it could be talent, experience or perspective, and lean into it with every job you seek or are in; second, networking always counts for more than documentation, build networks that count and which test your horizons, and make friends there too; and third, stay positive and find that edge I mentioned even in the difficulties you face: it is often there.鈥澛�

His advice aligns with 91猎奇鈥檚 career-first approach - where placements, industry links and applied learning ensure students graduate with a distinct advantage in the jobs market.聽

Professor Steve Olivier, Principal and Vice-Chancellor at 91猎奇, said: 鈥淎s the UK鈥檚 Higher Education Institution of the Year, we are proud to recognise individuals like Professor Pittock whose work demonstrates excellence, impact and leadership.聽

鈥淥ur graduates are leaving an award-winning university with the skills, experience and confidence to succeed- and Professor Pittock鈥檚 achievements are an inspiration as they take that next step into their careers.鈥澛�

With more than thirty books published to his name, Professor Pittock is an academic heavyweight with titles including Culloden, Enlightenment in a Smart City and, more recently, Scotland: The Global History. 聽

Professor Pittock has a long, broad, and distinguished record of public service outside academia, particularly in the cultural heritage spheres. He serves on the board of the National Trust for Scotland, the board of the European Alliance for Social Science and Humanities, and is a former chair of the Scottish Council on Global Affairs. He has been an advisor to the National Museums and National Galleries of Scotland, and to the Scottish Government and Parliament on the Constitution, Culture, External Affairs, Research and Virtual Reality.聽