Steve Morrison | |
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Lord Rector of the University of Edinburgh | |
In office 11 February 2015 –28 February 2018 | |
Preceded by | Peter McColl |
Succeeded by | Ann Henderson |
Personal details | |
Born | Glasgow,Scotland | 3 March 1947
Alma mater | University of Edinburgh |
Occupation | TV producer |
Steve Morrison CBE [1] (born 3 March 1947) [2] is a Scottish television producer and a former Rector of the University of Edinburgh.
Morrison was born in Glasgow [2] and studied Politics at the University of Edinburgh. In 1968,he became the first student to stand for the post of Rector. [3] [4] Following his studies at Edinburgh,Morrison attended the National Film and Television School. [5]
Morrison played a founding role in the Third World First campaign group,which became the anti-poverty campaign group People &Planet. [6]
Morrison become a radio producer with BBC Scotland. [5] Morrison joined Granada Television in 1974. Here,he formed Granada Film before becoming Director of Programmes and,in 2001,Chief Executive. [3] [5] In 2003,Morrison co-founded independent TV production and distribution company all3media,becoming non-executive chairman in 2013. [3] [7] Morrison's production credits include My Left Foot , The Field and Jack and Sarah . [2]
In 2015,Morrison was elected Rector of the University of Edinburgh,beating incumbent Peter McColl with 61.9% of votes. [4]
Morrison sits on the advisory board of the Edinburgh College of Art. [6] He is a former Governor of the British Film Institute. [8]