David Olusoga to receive Newcastle University honorary degree
She will also become an Honorary Doctor of Civil Law.Other notable figures being honoured include Professor Richard Oreffo, founder of the Cowrie Scholarship Foundation which supports 100 financially disadvantaged Black British students.
Leon Restaurants co-founder Henry Dimbleby will be made an Honorary Doctor of Science following his work advising the government on food policy and highlighting the challenges it faces.Paul Walker, the former chief executive of Sage Group plc and Newcastle University's Chair of Council from August 2017 to July 2024, will also be honoured.Prof Chris Day, vice-chancellor and president of Newcastle University, said it was "an honour to welcome such esteemed figures to our campus and to celebrate their outstanding contributions to society".
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