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Warwick's Honorary Graduates reflect on their careers and pass on advice to students
The six new recipients of Honorary Doctorate's from the University of Warwick's have reflected on their careers and pass on advice to students.
Scientist and broadcaster Professor Brian Cox, award-winning BBC journalist Ritula Shah, legendary footballer and campaigner Brendon Batson OBE, business leader and skills advocate Dame Fiona Kendrick, founder of the Positive Youth Foundation Rashid Bhayat and bestselling author and campaigner Ken Follett CBE spoke ahead of their ceremonies.
Rashid Bhayat, founder of the Positive Youth Foundation, receives honorary doctorate from The University of Warwick
The University of Warwick has honoured social entrepreneur and youth charity leader, Rashid Bhayat, with an honorary doctorate.
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.