Lord Naren Patel is to step down as chancellor of Dundee University after 11 years at the helm.

The medical graduate was appointed in 2006 and is only the fourth person to hold the role over the institution's 50-year existence.

Having arrived in the city to study medicine in 1958, Lord Patel received his degree from St Andrews after undertaking work at Queen's College in 1964.

Despite saying he was tempted to "carry on forever", the 79-year-old believes this is the right time to walk away.

He said: "Ever since my student days I have taken a keen interest in the work of the university and am delighted to have been able to play my part in its development and achievements, from student to chancellor, over the years.

"In my time as chancellor I have seen the university become ever more widely known for excellence in teaching, an outstanding student experience and research that has impact across the world.

"We have also made great progress in widening access to our courses to students from disadvantaged backgrounds and become more international, bringing students here from all over the world for the unique experience Dundee offers.

"I will continue to follow the activities of the university - and hopefully remain involved in some way - with great interest and know it will go from strength to strength."