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Author and campaigner Ken Follett CBE awarded Honorary Doctor of Letters degree by University of Warwick
Ken Follett CBE FRSL has been made an Honorary Doctor of Letters by the University of Warwick. The bestselling author received his award, which he described as “a great honour,” on Wednesday 16 January, during the first of the university’s 2019 graduation ceremonies.
Professor Brian Cox hails universities as ‘tremendously valuable public resources’ at award of University of Warwick honorary degree
Professor Brian Cox OBE has hailed the vital role of universities in communicating science to the general public as he was awarded an honorary degree at the University of Warwick, the host for this year’s British Science Festival.
Dame Fiona Kendrick DBE highlights universities’ role in employability as she received University of Warwick honorary degree
Universities that work closely with business and industry are best placed to equip their students with the skills for the world of work, according to Dame Fiona Kendrick DBE – “and I see the University of Warwick as being really at the fore of being externally focussed.”
Award-winning journalist Ritula Shah receives Honorary Doctorate
Award-winning journalist Ritula Shah, presenter of the World Tonight on BBC Radio 4, has recieved an Honorary Doctorate from her alma mater, the University of Warwick, during the Winter 2019 Graduation Ceremonies.
Schizophrenia can be caused by structural abnormality in adolescent brain associated with genetic risk
Schizophrenia could be caused by a genetic mutation that causes a structural abnormality in the brain during adolescence. Therefore testing for the gene SLC39A8, and brain scans for schizophrenia could predict whether or not someone will develop it - researchers at the University of Warwick have found.
Brendon Batson OBE receives Honorary Degree from the University of Warwick
Brendon Batson OBE has today, the 16th January 2019, been awarded an Honorary Doctor of Letters from the University of Warwick for his contribution to Football.