Honorary Doctor
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Ukrainian expert in constitutional law honoured by Edge Hill University
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Ukrainian judge and expert in constitutional law Professor Iurii Barabash has been awarded an honorary doctorate by Edge Hill University in recognition of his outstanding contributions to international collaboration and legal scholarship.
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Musician and footballer Chelcee Grimes receives honorary doctorate from Edge Hill University
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Singer-songwriter, footballer and broadcaster Chelcee Grimes has been awarded an honorary doctorate from Edge Hill University in recognition of her remarkable career and advocacy for inclusion.
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‘Changemaker’ former MP calls on students to make the world a better place
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Trailblazing former MP Louise Ellman has urged graduating students to “make the world a better place”.
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Chris Kirkland awarded honorary doctorate – and an invite to receive forgotten England cap
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Former Liverpool goalkeeper Chris Kirkland has been awarded an honorary doctorate for his mental health work – and received a surprise invite to receive his forgotten England cap.
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“Don’t think it will be easy, but believe it’s possible” – Edge Hill hosts inspirational Lady Hale event
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Lady Hale – the first and only female president of the Supreme Court – delivered an inspirational Q&A at Edge Hill University as part of celebrations for International Women’s Day.
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Edge Hill University pays tribute to charity founder and Honorary Doctor Camila Batmanghelidjh
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Tributes have been paid to Edge Hill University Honorary Doctor and charity founder Camila Batmanghelidjh CBE, who has died at the age of 61.
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Edge Hill University pays tribute to Honorary Doctor Terence Davies
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Tributes have been paid to Edge Hill University Honorary Doctor Terence Davies, one of Britain’s greatest filmmakers, who has died at the age of 77.
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Renowned business leader Sir Terry Leahy receives Honorary Doctorate from Edge Hill University
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Sir Terry Leahy, credited with turning Tesco into one of the world’s leading supermarket chains, has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate by Edge Hill University.
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Edge Hill Honorary Doctor Baroness Cathy Ashton joins the Order of the Garter
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Edge Hill University has extended its congratulations to Honorary Doctor Baroness Catherine Ashton on her selection by the King for the Order of the Garter during a ceremony at Windsor Castle.
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TV medic Dr Zoe Williams receives Honorary Doctorate from Edge Hill University
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