Lilian Thuram, who was part of France’s victorious World Cup squad in 1998, and Lauren Mayberry, singer with Glasgow band Chvrches were honoured by Strathclyde at the University’s summer graduation ceremonies.
They have joined more than 3,000 students who are being awarded their degrees at the University’s Barony Hall.
Lauren Mayberry studied at Strathclyde, gained a Law degree and, subsequently, a Masters in Journalism. During the latter course, she received the Royal Environmental Health Institute for Scotland Journalism Award in 2010, before forming Chvrches with her fellow Strathclyde alumni, Iain Cook and Martin Doherty.
The band has released four albums, all of which have reached the UK top 10 and the top 40 of the US Billboard 200, and she released two solo singles in 2023. Chvrches have had prominent billing at several of the world’s leading music festivals, including Glastonbury, Coachella, SXSW, Reading and Leeds, T in the Park and Lollapalooza.
Lilian Thuram grew up in Guadeloupe and went on to have a career in football spanning 17 years, playing as a defender. With 142 appearances for France, he is his country’s second most-capped player and held the record for 16 years. He played in all but one of France’s matches in the 1998 World Cup, scoring both goals in their 2-1 semi-final win over Croatia, and in five of the nation’s six matches when they won the European Championship in 2000.
In his club career, he played for several of Europe’s leading clubs, including Monaco, Parma, Juventus and Barcelona, winning the UEFA Cup with Parma and the Serie A league with Juventus.
In 2008, he created the Lilian Thuram Foundation for Education Against Racism, which organises workshops in primary, secondary and high schools, as well as universities, in France and other countries, accompanied by lectures, debates and exhibitions. The Foundation has sponsored Démos Educational Orchestra programs for underserved youth with the Paris Philharmonic and supports a wide range of activities to fight discrimination and defend human rights.
Have a look at the gallery to see more celebrities that have been honoured by universities in Glasgow.
Lauren Mayberry studied at Strathclyde, gained a Law degree and, subsequently, a Masters in Journalism. During the latter course, she received the Royal Environmental Health Institute for Scotland Journalism Award in 2010, before forming Chvrches with her fellow Strathclyde alumni, Iain Cook and Martin Doherty.
![Former Scotland international rugby star Doddie Weir, poses for photographers following receiving an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Science from Glasgow Caledonian University for his contribution to the sporting community and charitable fundraising in November 2018.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2024/03/19/15/01/GettyImages-1073162968.jpg.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
9. Doddie Weir
Former Scotland international rugby star Doddie Weir, poses for photographers following receiving an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Science from Glasgow Caledonian University for his contribution to the sporting community and charitable fundraising in November 2018. | Getty Images
![Former Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson was recognised with an honorary degree of Doctor of Letters at Glasgow Caledonian University in July 2001.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2024/03/19/15/36/AlexFerguson.JPG.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=540)
10. Alex Ferguson
Former Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson was recognised with an honorary degree of Doctor of Letters at Glasgow Caledonian University in July 2001. | Glasgow Caledonian University, Research Collections
![Apple CEO Tim Cook was given an honorary Doctorate of Science by the University of Glasgow in 2017.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2024/03/19/15/44/Media_513043_smxx.jpg.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=450)
11. Tim Cook
Apple CEO Tim Cook was given an honorary Doctorate of Science by the University of Glasgow in 2017. | University of Glasgow
![Former Prime Minister and Labour party leader Gordon Brown was awarded an honorary degree by the University of Glasgow in 2015.](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2024/03/19/15/01/Gordon%20Brown.JPG.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=366)
12. Gordon Brown
Former Prime Minister and Labour party leader Gordon Brown was awarded an honorary degree by the University of Glasgow in 2015. | University of Glasgow