Soumen Sengupta, the Chief Officer of South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP), was given the recognition by Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU).

He has been appointed as Honorary Professor with the Yunus Centre for Social Business & Health and the School of Health & Life Sciences. 

The appointment has been made in recognition of his substantial leadership, contributions and expertise in the health and social care field, both locally and nationally. 

It also represents the next stage in the developing strategic partnership between GCU and health and social care provision in Lanarkshire and will strengthen the ability to work together to address health inequalities in the area.

Professor Sengupta said: “I feel very privileged to be joining GCU as an Honorary Professor and excited by the scope for further collaboration and innovation that lie ahead.

“I am really grateful for this opportunity to develop my relationships with some of the best health and care experts in the world - and share my own knowledge and insights with staff and students alike.

“I look forward to engaging with, and contributing to, the inspiring and vitally important work of the Yunus Centre and the School of Health & Life Sciences to improve the common good.”

Ross McGuffie, the Chief Officer of North Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnership, was also appointed as an Honorary Professor by Glasgow Caledonian University.

Professor Rachel Baker, Interim Pro Vice-Chancellor Research at Glasgow Caledonian, said: “I’m delighted to recognise our existing relationships with both South and North Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships through these Honorary Professorial appointments. We are looking forward to working together in research, capacity building and community health.”

This strategic partnership is currently demonstrated through GCU’s and the HSCPs’ CommonHealth Catalyst project. Funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council, the project is focused on creating a community research consortium to confront the legacy of deindustrialisation.