Bearsden Professor is now a knight
The Bearsden man, born in Bari, Italy, in 1962, is regarded as a world class economist and has a vast cv spanning many areas of professional academic endeavour, but has received his knighthood for services to higher education.
He is chairman of the Standing Council on Europe, which advises the Scottish Government on how best to safeguard Scotland’s relationship with the EU.
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Hide AdExpressing his delight at receiving his major honour, Professor Muscateeli said he was “pleased and proud”, as someone originally from overseas, as he believes that science and knowledge transcend national boundaries.
Also honoured is Bearsden woman Mary Elizabeth McNulty, head teacher at St Roch’s Primary and Hearing Impaired School, for services to education and Glasgow’s deaf community.
She has been made a member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE).