On October 16th, The University of St Andrews announced that Dr Leyla Hussein OBE had been elected to become its new Rector. This is the first time since the passing of the Universities (Scotland) Act in 1858, which is an ancient university governance structure in Scotland, that a Black woman has been appointed to the role. The position is student elected. The newly elected Rector … Continue reading Dr Leyla Hussein OBE Elected As Rector At The University Of St Andrews