Sir Peter Ustinov
Served two terms
Installation: 16 October 1968
Sir Peter Ustinov - actor, writer, dramatist and raconteur. Ustinov was the first Rector of the newly independent University. Ustinov was first elected in February 1968 after a vigorous and colourful campaign. He received 489 votes, against James Cameron's 303, Prof C.N. Parkinson 288, Rev D C Caskie 272 and David Steel, MP 183. The turnout was high, with 1535 students voting out of an electorate of approximately 2100 students. Ustinov appointed Brigadier FA Hibberd, CBE, TD, DL as his assessor. In the February 1971 Rectorial election, Ustinov narrowly defeated Michael Parkinson, the broadcaster, by 8 votes. He is remembered fondly at Dundee, his name having been given to a significant room in the University's Bonar Hall. which houses a sculpture of him. Peter Ustinov was awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws (LL.D) degree by the University in 1969 - the only Rector to have received this honour during his term of office.
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