Commonwealth Games gold medallist Eilish McColgan is to receive an honorary degree by The University of Dundee.
The middle and long-distance runner is among four figures to be honoured at the university's Winter Graduation ceremonies next week.
Witches of Scotland campaigners Claire Mitchell KC and Zoe Venditozzi and Professor Sosten Chiotha will also be awarded the honorary Doctor of Laws degrees in recognition of their achievements.
The graduation ceremonies take place on Thursday, November 17 and Friday, November 18.
Professor Iain Gillespie, Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the University, said: “I am delighted that we will be able to honour Eilish, Claire, Zoe and Sosten at our graduations. They have all made a great impact in their respective endeavours, which is truly inspiring for everyone in our University community and far beyond.
“Professor Chiotha has been of Africa’s strongest voices on sustainability and poverty alleviation in lower income countries.
“Claire and Zoe have led a campaign which has resonated around the world and which has already resulted in an apology from the First Minister for the wrongs of a dark period in Scotland’s past.
“And I know I was not alone in all but shouting myself hoarse in encouragement at Eilish’s athletic achievements over the course of this summer, noting also the huge impact she is having off the track with her efforts to lower the barriers for young women to get into athletics.”
The Graduation ceremonies take place in the Caird Hall in Dundee, with over 1000 graduates set to cross the stage to receive their degrees and other awards.
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