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Opera singer and Welsh rugby legend among those to be honoured by Loughborough University
Posted on 28/12/08
Opera singer and Welsh rugby legend among those to be honoured by Loughborough University
Loughborough University will confer honorary degrees upon sixteen distinguished people at this summers degree ceremonies, in recognition of their outstanding contributions to industry, academia, business, sport, the arts and society.
Among those receiving awards are tenor Ian Storey, who graduated from Loughborough in 1980 with a degree in Furniture Design before embarking on a career in opera, and Welsh rugby legend Gerald Davies, who has been appointed manager for the 2009 British and Irish Lions tour to South Africa.
The awards will be presented as follows:
Thursday 17 July at 10.30am
Professor Wendy Hall Professor of Computer Science and former Head of the School of Electronics and Computer Science, University of Southampton Honorary Doctor of Science (Hon DSc) For her outstanding contributions to research in computer science and to leadership in science and technology
Michael Pearson Former University Bursar Honorary Doctor of the University (Hon DUniv) For his services to the University
Fawaz AlHokair Chairman, Fawaz AlHokair Group Honorary Doctor of the University (Hon DUniv) For outstanding leadership in the field of international retail business
Thursday 17 July at 3pm
Professor Celia Hoyles Professor of Mathematics Education, Institute of Education, University of London Honorary Doctor of Science (Hon DSc) For her outstanding contribution to mathematics education
Professor C C Chan President of the Electrical Vehicle Association of Asia Pacific and Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering UK Honorary Doctor of Technology (Hon DTech) For his contribution to the advancement of electric vehicles
Friday 18 July at 10.30am
Gerald Davies Sports journalist and 2009 British and Irish Lions tour manager Honorary Doctor of Letters (Hon DLitt) For his outstanding contribution to rugby
Professor Arne Ljungqvist Chairman, IOC Medical Commission Honorary Doctor of Science (Hon DSc) For his commitment to sports medicine
Friday 18 July at 3pm
Richard Foreman Author and playwright Honorary Doctor of Letters (Hon DLitt) For his outstanding contribution to experimentation and development in the creative arts (Richard Foreman will receive his award in absentia)
Peter Haslehurst Member of the University Council Honorary Doctor of Science (Hon DSc) For his outstanding contribution to the chemicals industry and dedication and commitment to the financial governance of Loughborough University
Ian Storey Opera Singer Honorary Doctor of Letters (Hon DLitt) For his outstanding contribution to opera
Monday 21 July at 10.30am
George Gandy Director of Athletics Honorary Doctor of the University (Hon DUniv) For his outstanding contribution to athletics at Loughborough
Dato Peter Velappan General Secretary of the Asian Football Federation Honorary Doctor of the University (Hon DUniv) For his outstanding contribution to football in Asia and worldwide
Monday 21 July at 3pm
Farid Khamis Chairman and Chief Executive of Oriental Weavers; Main sponsor and Chairman of the Board of Trustees, British University in Egypt Honorary Doctor of the University (Hon DUniv) For services to education, research and community development
Sir Derek Plumbly Former UK Ambassador to Egypt Honorary Doctor of the University (Hon DUniv) For his personal support for the development of the British University in Egypt
Tuesday 22 July at 10.30am
Harry and Gail Moore Founders of the Rainbows Hospice Honorary Doctors of the University (Hon DUniv) For their outstanding service to the community
Approximately 3,000 students will receive their awards at the same ceremonies, which will be broadcast live on the Universitys web site at www.lboro.ac.uk/graduation
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