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Former Aston Villa Chairman awarded Honrary Doctorate
A leading figure in the Midlands’ business community, Steven Hollis has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate by the University of Warwick.
Steven’s career saw him rise through the ranks during three decades at the accountancy firm KPMG, which included time on the company’s boards for the UK, Europe, EMA and as Chair of KPMG’s Midlands practice.
President of Chinese Academy of Sciences hails the value of collaboration between universities at award of University of Warwick honorary degree
Professor Chunli Bai commented: "Those challenges cannot be addressed by a single scientist, by a single institution, we need international collaboration."
Mental health nurse and founder of It Takes Balls to Talk receives honorary doctorate from University of Warwick
Commenting on receiving the honour, she said: “The MBE was amazing but this is more personal, and it is a great honour to have an honour again!”
Entrepreneur and fitness expert Born Barikor has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate by the University of Warwick.
"It is such an honour to be recognised for making a difference to people," he comments.
Guardian journalist, leading Chinese scientist, and actor from Harry Potter and Doctor Who among those to receive University of Warwick honorary degrees
A leading Chinese scientist, three significant theatre figures (including a Harry Potter and Doctor Who actor) and a leading Guardian journalist and broadcaster, are just five of the people who will receive honorary degrees from the University of Warwick at its 2019 summer graduation ceremonies in July 2019.
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.