Sam Heughan Graduation Speech - University of Stirling [OFFICIAL VIDEO w/ SUBTITLES]

Award-winning Scots actor Sam Heughan – best-known for playing the lead role in hit television show Outlander – has spoken of his delight after receiving an honorary degree from the University of Stirling.

The 39-year-old star – recognised for his outstanding contribution to acting and charitable endeavours – said he was “thrilled” by the accolade, as he celebrated alongside hundreds of graduating students in Stirling today (June 27).

Mr Heughan plays Jamie Fraser in Outlander – part of which was filmed on the Stirling campus, with locations including the Pathfoot Building, the link bridge and Hermitage Woods. He has won a number of best actor awards for his performances in the series, and received nominations for both a BAFTA and a Critic’s Choice Television Award.

Mr Heughan is an ardent supporter of the blood cancer charity, Bloodwise, and has established his own charitable foundation, My Peak Challenge.

Find out more: https://www.stir.ac.uk/news/2019/06/outlander-star-receives-honorary-degree-from-stirling/

#Heughligans #UofStirling #StirGrad

LIKE IT?
If you liked this video, please give it a thumbs up and share it with your friends! Don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel and we would love it if you could leave a comment. Don’t want to miss any of our videos? Hit the notification bell so you will be notified!

SAY HELLO
Did you know we also have a few other social media channels? Come say hi!
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/universityofstirling/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/StirUni
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/universityofstirling/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/19844/

WANT TO BE A #UofStirling CONTENT CREATOR?
We’re always looking for creative and enthusiastic #UofStirling students that have plenty of experience that other students can learn from! Want to use your experience to help thousands of other students, get the kind of work experience employers love, and develop your creative skills? Be part of a community of students who work with us on a regular but flexible basis! Email digital@stir.ac.uk for more information.

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY OF STIRLING
Since its founding in 1967, the University of Stirling has been helping its graduates, staff and students to shape the world.

On 18 September 1967, 164 undergraduate students and 31 postgraduates began their courses at the new Pathfoot Building. Since then we’ve grown to over 14,000 students from over 120 nationalities and we have over 88,000 alumni in 170 countries.

The University is now organised into five faculties:
- Faculty of Arts and Humanities
- Faculty of Health Sciences and Sport
- Faculty of Natural Sciences
- Faculty of Social Sciences
- Stirling Management School

Our stunning campus, with its castle, loch and golf course, enjoys views of the foothills of the Scottish Highlands, and is often cited as among the most beautiful in Europe. You might even recognise some of the buildings and sights from the popular TV series Outlander! Our campus is located on the edge of the bustling city of Stirling, close to Glasgow and Edinburgh. We’re situated on the site of the historic Airthrey estate which includes the Robert Adam-designed 18th century Airthrey Castle. Our campus enjoys a vibrant and friendly atmosphere and in 2016 our campus was rated first in the UK by International Student Barometer.

Find out more about the University of Stirling here: https://www.stir.ac.uk/about/

Видео Sam Heughan Graduation Speech - University of Stirling [OFFICIAL VIDEO w/ SUBTITLES] канала University of Stirling