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Comedic novelist’s award in recognition of his life’s work

Comedic novelist’s award in recognition of his life’s work

Celebrated novelist and academic Howard Jacobson has been awarded an honorary degree for his life’s work and contribution to British literature – reinventing the comic novel for the modern age. The Manchester-born academic was made a Doctor of The Open University at one of its degree ceremonies – this one in the city’s Bridgewater Hall […]

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Inspirational education leader awarded honorary Open University degree

Emily Hollis MBE has been awarded an honorary degree from The Open University (OU) for devoting her career to promoting educational inclusion and raising standards for all. A distinguished educator, and passionate advocate for inclusion, Emily was presented with the honorary degree of Master of the University for her services to education and culture at […]

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Historian who challenged the view of Black British history is honoured

A pioneering Black historian whose research has transformed the nation’s understanding of our Black British history has been awarded an honorary degree from The Open University and confessed he is “unashamedly woke” . A delighted Michael Ohajuru made the comments as he accepted his Doctor of the University award, for all that he has accomplished, […]

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Bereaved mother’s honour for helping others

Bereaved mother’s honour for helping others

Grief and trauma therapist Lucy Herd has been awarded an honorary doctorate from The Open University for devoting her life to ensuring grieving parents receive support from employers after the loss of a child. Jack’s Law, in honour of Lucy’s son who tragically died in 2010 just before he was two, has created a new […]

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Menopause and ethics expert receives accolade from The Open University

Menopause and ethics expert receives accolade from The Open University

An expert in women’s reproductive and post-reproductive health has been awarded an honorary degree by The Open University (OU). Among hundreds of published works by Professor Margaret Rees are more than 20 textbooks – several of which have gone on to win awards from the British Medical Association. In accepting the award Professor Rees said: […]

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NASA scientist is awarded an OU honorary degree

NASA scientist is awarded an OU honorary degree

A NASA scientist who has been part of the space exploration teams of our solar system for three decades has been awarded an honorary degree by The Open University at a recent graduation ceremony in Manchester. As part of a team, Dr Ashwin Vasavada has helped mankind visit Jupiter, Saturn, Earth’s Moon and the surface […]

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Entrepreneur and philanthropist is awarded an honorary degree

Entrepreneur and philanthropist is awarded an honorary degree

The influential entrepreneur behind the Richer Sounds hi-fi and electronics business Julian Richer has been awarded an honorary degree by The Open University for his contribution to British business and society. Today, the company’s 50 stores and a thriving online business create an annual £200m turnover and Julian donates 15 per cent of this to […]

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Acclaimed music journalist receives honorary doctorate from The Open University

Acclaimed music journalist receives honorary doctorate from The Open University

Former member of early Nineties pop band Saint Etienne and acclaimed music journalist Bob Stanley has been awarded an honorary doctorate by The Open University. The author and producer received the honour at the OU’s degree ceremony in Manchester’s Bridgewater Hall for his work enriching British cultural and artistic life for the past 30 years […]

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The Open University spotlights three diversity and inclusion honorary graduates

The Open University spotlights three diversity and inclusion honorary graduates

Three individuals who have devoted their lives to diversity and inclusion were given honorary doctorates by The Open University recently for their work. Since 1973 the OU has awarded more than 1,100 honorary degrees to people who have given back to their communities and beyond. This time it was the turn of Jennifer Dyer, Asif […]

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BBC broadcaster collects accolade from The Open University

BBC broadcaster collects accolade from The Open University

It was back to her roots for psychologist and broadcaster Claudia Hammond recently when she was awarded an honorary degree by The Open University. Claudia was a psychology tutor for ten years at the OU’s summer schools and has made a name for herself in broadcast journalism. She is now one of BBC radio’s most […]

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