News and Views March April 2004 home.
Outspoken MP and critic of the Iraq war Clare Short was among a group of distinguished figures honoured this summer by the University.
Ms Short received an honorary degree for her work in international development and, in particular, her work during six years as Secretary of State.
Ms Short dodged the rain showers to receive her award before visiting the Bradford Centre for International Development and the Department of Peace Studies, where she took time out to chat to students.
S he said she had much admiration for the Department's work, and in particular for the Professor of Peace Studies Paul Rogers. "He speaks more wisdom than many other people at these times," she said. "I get offered many [honorary degrees] but this was one I wanted to accept."
Ms Short received her degree alongside Nobel Prize-winner Sir Paul Nurse.
The previous day, honours went to leading pharmaceutical figure Joyce Kearney, former University of Leeds Vice-Chancellor Sir Alan Wilson and Alan Tuckett, a pioneer in the field of adult literacy.
In two ceremonies held on the Friday, Sir Michael Bichard and communications pioneer Professor Charles Sandbank received honorary degrees.
Sir Michael was chairman of Bradford's Capital of Culture bid, of which he said: "We should take many positives from it. I get warm feelings coming in to Bradford. People are always welcoming."
Professor Chris Taylor, Vice-Chancellor of the University, said it was "with great pride" that the University had been given the opportunity to give doctorates to these "distinguished" guests.
"For contributions to the development of professionalism in the pharmaceutical industry"
She said: "I was absolutely overwhelmed and feel very honoured to have been given this award."
Joyce Kearney.
"In recognition of his long and distinguished academic career"
He said: "I'm Bradford born and bred, so I am very proud to receive this honorary degree from the University."
Alan Wilson.
"In recognition of major contributions to the development of adult education in the UK"
He said: "Graduation ceremonies are always awe-inspiring because they make a mark of closure to an enormous amount of hard work by learners."
Alan Tuckett.
"In recognition of work on the control of the cell cycle and for his contributions to cancer research"
Paul Nurse.
"In recognition of contributions in the field of international development"
She said: "I get offered many [honorary degrees] but this was one I wanted to accept."
Clare Short.
"For contributions to education and for his support for the City of Bradford"
He said: "This is an outstanding University and that makes this [honorary degree] extra special."
Michael Bichard.
"In recognition of his distinctive contributions to research into the fields of electronics, telecommunications, digital broadcasting and HDTV"
He said: "I'm humbled and honoured to receive this degree after being associated with this University for seven years."
Charles Sandbach.
28 September 2004
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