Sir Alex Ferguson has received a 10th honorary degree in recognition of his contribution to sport.
The former Manchester United boss was honoured by Glasgow University during a visit in which he also toured a pioneering cancer research centre.
The 71-year-old, who was born in Govan, won 13 league titles and two Champions League trophies during his 26 years in charge of Manchester United.
He received his first honorary degree from Salford University in 1996 and has since been honoured by St Andrews, Stirling, Glasgow Caledonian and Robert Gordon universities. He has also received two degrees from Manchester Metropolitan and others from Manchester and Ulster universities.
Before being awarded his latest degree scroll, Sir Alex toured Beatson Translational Cancer Research Centre and praised the 3500 donations that raised £10 million for its construction.
The Beatson Pebble Appeal now needs to raise more money to buy equipment and attract the best scientists to work in the centre. A £1m donation from The Howat Foundation has started the second phase of fundraising.
Sir Alex said he has seen friends and family members with the disease and hopes centres like Beatson can improve survival rates.
"I hope that investment in research facilities like this will help us beat cancer and improve the health of the people of Glasgow, Scotland and beyond."
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