Our Chancellor

The Rt Hon Lord Macdonald of Tradeston CBE was installed as Chancellor of Glasgow Caledonian University in October 2007.

As Chancellor, Lord Macdonald’s duties include conferring degrees at graduation ceremonies, promoting the University’s image throughout the world, and furthering its interests at home and abroad.

Throughout his distinguished career, spanning more than 40 years, he has held senior roles in the media - including managing director of Scottish Television - business and politics. He was elevated to the House of Lords in 1998 and has held several ministerial positions in government.

Lord Macdonald is now a member of the Lords’ Select Committee on Economic Affairs and is Chairman of Macquarie Capital, Europe.