Judy Murray received an honorary doctorate today as part of Abertay University’s winter graduation.
She received the accolade along with best-selling author and journalist, Matthew Syed and influential video games composer and musician Rob Hubbard will also received honours.
A total of 200 people graduated at the ceremony at the Caird Hall.
Murray, mum of Andy and Jamie, received the honorary doctorate for her commitment to sporting education.
She spoke her pride at being recognised but said her work to get more kids into sport was still under way.
The 57-year-old said: “I think it’s lovely to be recognised for what we’ve contributed as a family to sport in Scotland.
“I’m keen to get more kids active from a young age whatever that is, whether it’s sport or dancing. I hate the fact that Scotland has this obesity tag and we want to be healthy nation and so getting kids active at a young age is a big thing for me.
“Getting more kids and adults into tennis is also a big thing for me because I recognise there’s a huge opportunity to grow the game against the excitement that the boys have both had. And the time to do that is now.”
On both Andy and Jamie’s recent rise to the top of the sport she said: “I never would have imagined that they’d end up where they are. I’d never have imagined that tennis would be in the position where we’ve got the whole country talking about it and pubs showing tennis on the television on a Saturday afternoon and going nuts for our sport.
“That’s why I’m so determined we won’t waste this opportunity.”
Principal and vice-chancellor Nigel Seaton said: “We are proud to award honorary degrees to Judy Murray, Matthew Syed and Rob Hubbard today.
“Their outstanding achievements are the result of hard work, determination and perseverance and at Abertay University we are proud to hold them as exemplary and inspiring leaders.”
Meanwhile, the university narrowly missed out on a coveted award described as the ‘Oscars of UK Higher Education.’
Abertay was one of only six universities across the UK — and the only one on Scotland —to have made the shortlist for University of the Year in the Times Higher Education Awards.
The award was won by London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine.
Principal and vice-chancellor Nigel Seaton attended the ceremony before today’s graduation.