The inaugural Donald Dewar Memorial Lecture takes place on October 12 at Glasgow University.

It is to be delivered by Rt Hon Gordon Brown, Chancellor of the Exchequer, in the Bute Hall, Main Building, University Avenue.

The free event begins at 6.45pm and is open to all without tickets.

Please be aware that various security procedures will be in force on the evening and that all bags may be searched before entry to the Bute Hall.

For this reason, it is advisable that you arrive in plenty of time - doors open 6pm.

Ray McHugh (r.mchugh@admin.gla.ac.uk)

For further information contact Ray McHugh, Media Relations, University of Glasgow on 0141 330 3535 or email r.mchugh@admin.gla.ac.uk

Following Donald Dewar?s death in 2000, the University of Glasgow set up a public fundraising campaign to commemorate Donald and his achievements, and furthered his goals by creating the Donald Dewar Scholarships.

These awards are intended to provide University access for students who may not otherwise have had the opportunity to continue their education. The first Donald Dewar scholarship was awarded in session 2005-6

Additionally, Ruth Lister was appointed as the first Donald Dewar Visiting Professor of Social Justice and Public Policy in January 2005.

To honour Donald?s name further, his name, along with that of his lifelong friend, John Smith, has been added to the University?s Memorial Gates on University Avenue.

First published: 10 October 2006