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NTU to honour inspirational figures

9 July 2018

Nottingham Trent University alumni are among the figures to be presented with honorary degrees during the University’s forthcoming graduation ceremonies.

Four notable NTU alumni will receive honorary degrees:

  • Sir Barry ‘Baz’ North, KCB, OBE, (HND Business Studies 1981) former RAF Air Marshal.
  • Professor Andrew Vann (BEng Civil Engineering 1989) who is Vice-Chancellor of Charles Sturt University, Australia.
  • Circuit Judge HHJ Avik Mukherjee (LLB Hons Law 1989)
  • Sir Roger Carr (DMS Management Studies 1969) Chairman of BAE Systems

Other recipients of honorary degrees are:

  • Elizabeth Fagan, the first female managing director of Boots
  • Corey Neilson, International ice hockey player and former Nottingham Panthers captain
  • Tim Reddish CBE former British Paralympic swimmer
  • Anne Morrison, an internationally respected leader in broadcasting, television and media
  • David Collier OBE, former CEO of England and Wales Cricket Board
  • Professor Neil Gorman, former Vice-Chancellor of NTU
  • Chris Read cricketer

ProfessorEdward Peck, Vice-Chancellor of Nottingham Trent University, said: “I am delighted that people of such distinction will be accepting Honorary Degrees from NTU this summer and sharing their valuable insights on their lives and careers with our students.”

Find out more about NTU’s honorary graduates.