University of Glasgow
Sir William became Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Glasgow in 1988 and served in these posts until 1995. In 1996, he was elected Chancellor of the University. He stood down from this role in 2006 and was succeeded by Professor Sir Kenneth Calman. The HUB Building at the University of Glasgow has recently been refurbished as a student services centre and is named the Fraser Building in his honour. He was awarded an honorary LL.D. by the University in 1982.
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