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Many to receive Honorary Degree from the University of Derby
Each year, notable people with a strong connection to the University, the city and county, who have made a valuable contribution in their field, are chosen to receive an Honorary Degree at the annual Award Ceremonies – a highlight of the University’s calendar. Thousands of students, guests and VIPs are expected to attend the Award Ceremonies, which will take place from Wednesday, July 18 to Friday, July 20, 2018 at Derby Arena.
The recipients this year are as follows:
• The Rt Revd Dr Alastair Redfern – Bishop of Derby (Honorary Doctor of Laws)
• Alan Gifford – Welding and quality management at International Combustion Ltd, Derby (Honorary Master Of the University)
• Jonathan Joseph – Rugby player at Bath Rugby (Honorary Master of the University)
• Daniel Hanson – Clothes and textile designer (Honorary Master of the University)
• Steve Perez – Chairman of Global Brands and owner of Casa Hotel and Peak Edge Hotel in Chesterfield (Honorary Master of Business Administration)
• Kathryn Stone OBE – Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards (Honorary Doctor of Laws)
