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The University of Bradford will be awarding honorary degrees during ceremonies on Wednesday 19, Thursday 20 and Friday 21 July 2006 to the following people:
Honorary graduates will receive their awards during degree ceremonies which will take place in the University's Great Hall, in the Richmond Building on the main campus of the University.
Professor Chris Taylor, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Bradford, said: "We extend our warmest welcome to the Honorary Graduates.
"It is with great pride that we have been given this opportunity to honour such an array of distinguished colleagues. Their achievements are an impressive testament to their talents, and they reflect and embody the interests and objectives of the University of Bradford."
Digby Jones. Sir Digby Jones
Sir Digby will receive an honorary Doctor of Laws for his contributions to the world of business and, in particular, from 2000 to 2006, as Director-General of the CBI.
He will receive his honorary degree during a ceremony which starts at 10.15am and will be available for interviews and photographs between 11.15am and 11.45am.
David Konstant. Rt Rev David Konstant
David Konstant will receive an honorary Doctor of the University in recognition of his wide ranging contributions as Bishop of Leeds (1985-2004), in particular for his work in education and the area of interfaith relations in the City of Bradford.
Bishop David will receive his honorary degree during a ceremony which starts at 1.45pm and will be available for interviews and photographs between 11am and 11.30am.
John Player. John Player OBE
John will receive an honorary Doctor of Education in recognition of his contributions to the education of young people in Bradford. In particular, for his outstanding work as Headteacher of Grange Technology College, which during this time, has become one of the highest achieving schools in the country.
John will receive his honorary degree during a ceremony which starts at 4.30pm and will be available for interviews and photographs between 1.30pm and 2pm.
Angela Baker. Angela Baker
Angela will receive an honorary Doctor of the University for her outstanding charity work, particularly taking into account her contributions as the founder of the 'Calendar Girls'.
Angela will receive her honorary degree in a ceremony which starts at 10.30am and will be available for interviews and photographs between 9.15am and 9.45am.
Ahmad Tejan Kabbah. His Excellency Ahmad Tejan Kabbah
The President of Sierra Leone will receive an honorary Doctor of Laws for his contributions in improving the humanitarian conditions of the people of his country through the promotion of peace, good governance and national reconciliation.
In particular, he will be recognised for his work as President of Sierra Leone (1996 to present) in restoring peace to the country after a decade of civil war and for his efforts in working towards political and economic reconstruction following the end of the war.
This nomination takes into account the strong links which exist between the University's Department of Peace Studies and the University of Sierra Leone, and also the historic links between the City of Bradford and the town of Bradford in Southern Sierra Leone.
Mr Kabbah will receive his honorary degree in a ceremony which starts at 2.15pm and will be available for interviews and photographs between 11.15am and 11.45am.
John Hume. John Hume
John will receive an honorary Doctor of Letters for his decisive contributions to the Northern Ireland peace process, culminating in the historic 1998 Good Friday Agreement.
John will receive his honorary degree in a ceremony which starts at 2.15pm and will be available for interviews and photographs between 3.30pm and 4pm.
Chris and John, who are alumni of the University of Bradford, will both receive an honorary Doctor of Science for their distinguished contributions to the field of Archaeological Geophysics, particularly through their Bradford-based company GSB Prospection.
In addition, they will be recognised for their long-standing contributions to the Channel 4 television series Time Team, which has successfully brought archaeology and science together to a wider audience.
Chris and John will receive their honorary degrees in a ceremony which starts at 10.30am and will be available for interviews and photographs between 11.30am and 12noon.
Chris Gaffney.
John Gater.
Barry Sheerman. Barry Sheerman MP
Barry will receive an honorary Doctor of Education for his contributions as a Member of Parliament from 1983 onwards and, in particular, in recognition of his work as Chair of the Parliamentary Education and Skills Select Committee.
Barry will receive his honorary degree in a ceremony which starts at 2.15pm and will be available for interviews and photographs between 11am and 11.30am.
Biographies of the honorary graduates are available on request from the University of Bradford's Press Office.
For members of the press planning to attend for photographs and interviews or to attend a ceremony, please liaise with the Press Office in advance to be assured access.
11 July 2006
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