Thursday April 29th 2021
Written by Midlothian View Reporter, Luke Jackson
Penicuik resident, renowned scientist and human rights activist, Professor Sir Geoff Palmer, has today been named the new Chancellor of Heriot-Watt University.
Sir Geoff takes over from Dr Robert M. Buchan, a mining entrepreneur and philanthropist, who is standing down after almost eight years in the role. An official inauguration ceremony will be held during the University’s Bicentennial celebrations in October.
As Chancellor, Sir Geoff will play a central role in promoting Heriot-Watt’s international reputation as a pioneer in research and education across its campuses in Scotland, Malaysia and Dubai.
PUTRAJAYA: Datuk Yasmin Mahmood has been named Chair of Heriot-Watt University Malaysia’s board of directors.
The former Microsoft Malaysia managing director and former Malaysia Digital Economy Corp (MDEC) chief executive officer was instrumental in the region’s digital economic transformation, and she has also worked with technology giants including Hewlett Packard and Dell in a career spanning three decades.
“I am honoured to be part of Heriot-Watt University Malaysia, to support the on-going development of the university and the execution of its ‘Global Strategy 2025’.
“I hope that in sharing my industry expertise and insights, I will help strengthen the connection between public and private partnerships, inspire digital solutions that will benefit the university both now and in the future and promote the world-class teaching experience for our leaders of the future, ” she said in a press release on Feb 5.