Published on Thursday 29 November 2012 13:06
Former Guyana President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, Royal Preston Hospital neurosurgeon Professor Charles Davis and voluntary worker Gulab Singh MBE are among the highly-acclaimed professionals receiving honorary awards next week.
The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) is conferring five honorary awards during the winter 2012 graduation ceremonies.
The institution will be holding its prestigious winter degree and award ceremonies at Prestonβs Guild Hall, from Monday, December 3, to Wednesday, December 5
More than 1,400 students will collect their awards watched by family and friends, in a series of award ceremonies which will take place over the three days.
The ceremonies will see honorary fellowships awarded to Russell Hogarth - in recognition of his voluntary work to support the university with particular focus on mental health issues and Gulab Singh MBE for his contribution to equality and diversity issues and also voluntary work in Preston.
Prof Davis will also become an honorary fellow for his contribution to neurosurgery and neuro-oncology while Dr Bharrat Jagdeo will receive an Honorary Doctorate for his contribution to sustainability and environmental issues.
Style consultant Cliff Bashforth will be made an honorary fellow in recognition of his contribution to image consultancy.
After each ceremony the Honorary Fellows will join University dignitaries in a procession from the Guild Hall to the Universityβs Foster building.