A renowned singer has become a university’s new chancellor.

Dr Annie Lennox OBE, who comes from Aberdeen, has been appointed chancellor of Glasgow Caledonian University.

She succeeds Nobel Peace Prize Winner Professor Muhammad Yunus and is the university’s first female chancellor.

Dr Lennox, who became known around the world in the band Eurythmics, said: “It is truly a remarkable honour. I am humbled by it, and intend to serve this outstanding institution in the very best way I can.

“I’m looking forward to working with everyone in a collaborative way so I can be of good value to the students.”