STUDENTS TO CELEBRATE GRADUATION SUCCESS THIS WEEK
The annual splendour and excitement of the University of Worcester Graduation Ceremonies takes place from Wednesday 31 October to Friday 2 November.
Each day, a colourful and impressive procession of academic staff in their robes will be making their way from the Guildhall to the Cathedral. This year more than 2,200 students will receive tangible evidence of their academic success.
The graduates will be joined by six individuals who have been awarded honorary MAs for their major contributions to society.
This year’s Honorary Graduates are:
- Consultant and presenter of Channel 4’s Time Team Professor Mick Aston for his contribution to the field of archaeology and making it more accessible to the general public.
- Palliative care specialist Dr Judith Dale for her pioneering work in the sphere of end of life care and its development throughout Worcestershire.
- Actor, writer, comedian and former Worcester schoolboy Rik Mayall for his outstanding contribution to comedy over the last 25 years.
- Michael Morpurgo OBE, MBE and Clare Morpurgo MBE for their work in the establishment of the charity Farms for City Children. Michael, former Children’s Laureate and other of over 100 books, is also being honoured for his contribution to children’s literature.
- Robin Vincent CBE, CMG for his wok in the international justice area. One-time Worcester schoolboy Robin is currently the Senior Consultant on criminal and transitional justice issues and advised on the trials of Saddam Hussein and Harold Shipman.
- Former University of Worcester governor John Yelland, who served as a governor for 13 years, including eight as Chair. John will also receive a University Fellowship and become the founding President of the new College of Fellows.
The awards will be made this week (Wednesday 31 October to Friday 2 November) at the University’s three days of graduation ceremonies at Worcester Cathedral.
The ceremonies follow on from the news that the Duke of Gloucester has accepted the University’s invitation to become its first ever Chancellor.
Vice Chancellor, Professor David Green said: “This has been a highly exciting year for the University of Worcester, with His Royal Highness accepting our invitation to become the University’s first ever Chancellor and our plans for our new £120m second campus in Worcester City Centre being unanimously approved by City Councillors.
“The majestic Worcester Cathedral is a fitting venue to celebrate the achievements and dedication of our graduates and honorary MAs. Many of our students are from the West Midlands which needs a more highly skilled workforce. In the years and decades ahead, we are certain that our graduates will make an invaluable contribution to the growth and development of the region and society more broadly.”
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