Andrew Rutherford CBE (23 July 1929 – 13 January 1998) was a Scottish scholar and university administrator.
[1] He was born in Helmsdale, Sutherland, Scotland and educated at the local school.
[2] In 1964 he joined the University of Aberdeen as senior lecturer progressing to Professor of English from 1965 to 1968.
He then became Regius Professor of English Literature from 1968 to 1984, also holding various other administrative positions.
He became Warden of Goldsmiths, University of London from 1984 to 1992 and Professor (Emeritus) from 1988 to 1992.