The University of Lincoln’s Vice Chancellor, Professor Mary Stuart, has been awarded an Honorary Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (CBE) – it has been revealed.
The news comes after Stuart won The Guardian‘s Most Inspiring Leader award last month, and the nomination was officially approved by the Queen earlier this year.
In response to receiving the honour, Professor Stuart said she feels “very humbled”.
“My start in higher education in the UK was not the most typical and there were many challenges but education has always inspired me.
“I have tried to champion the transformative nature of how education can change minds, change lives and change the world.
“Higher Education in the UK has a long and noble tradition of making a difference to our society and supporting positive change in society.
“I am delighted to serve my University and will continue to do all I can to support students, research and the sector,” she said.
The Vice Chancellor will be handed her CBE at a ceremony later this year.