On 13 April 1893, eight women graduated MA, the first women
students having been admitted the previous year following a lengthy battle to
allow women admittance to the University.
The eight women had already completed most of their exams externally and
were awarded their degree within a year of admittance. The same year they graduated, a further 72
matriculated to study, with an additional 78 attending as non-matriculated
students.
In July 1943, three of the eight joined Principal Sir Thomas
Holland on the platform for the graduation ceremony in the McEwan Hall: Flora Stewart,
nee Philip, Maude Elizabeth Newbigin and Amelia Hutchison Stirling. We blog this
to mark 120 years since their graduation.
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| Sir Thomas Holland with (l-r) Mis Newbibin, Miss Stirling and Mrs. Stewart |
