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The World-changers revisited project celebrates the stories of our diverse community through collections built over 575 years by our UofG Library, one of the oldest and largest in the world.

One of those featured is the University’s first female professor, Delphine Parrott, who generously gave a gift to the University in her Will.

A renowned immunologist, Professor Parrott was a senior lecturer in the Department of Bacteriology from 1967 until 1973, when she received a personal chair. From 1980, she was head of department and Gardiner Professor of Immunology until her retirement in 1990.

Professor Parrott directed her gift to support the Chancellor’s Fund. Her gift enabled two projects to enrich the student experience: a medical student conference encouraging involvement in projects to improve the health of those affected by conflict, poverty and the refugee crisis; and travel scholarships to encourage students who would otherwise find it financially difficult to take part in short study abroad opportunities.

I know Delphine had very fond memories of her time at the University as she used to talk about it a lot. I’m sure she wished to give her legacy in order to give something back to young people at this stage of their academic explorations and interests.” 

Delphine’s cousin, Virginia Kennedy