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BBC News
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
David Olusoga receives Newcastle University honorary degree
TV historian David Olusoga says young people are moving into a "very different world" to the one he graduated into, as he receives an honorary social historian, from Gateshead, said it was "lovely to be recognised" by his "hometown" before he was made an Honorary Doctor of Civil Law by Newcastle who won a TV Bafta for his documentary Britain's Forgotten Slave Owners in 2016 and received the Bafta Special Award in 2023 for his impact on the TV industry and wider society, was awarded an OBE in of his graduation speech, he said it was "very difficult" to offer advice to new graduates because of how quickly the world was changing. "It's lovely to be back in Newcastle and lovely to be recognised by my hometown," Olusoga said."I've always cared about Newcastle."I, like many people from my generation, left because of the economic pressures at the time." 'Unbelievable change' Despite moving away, Olusoga said he never wanted to "disconnect" from north-east England."I still care about this region deeply," he asked what advice he would give to this generation of university graduates, Olusoga said the situation was challenging."I think it's very difficult to offer advice to this generation because we're living in an age of unbelievable change," he said."So other than congratulations, I think the thing we need to recognise is that young people are moving into a world that is very different to the world I graduated into." On Tuesday, campaigner Huffty McHugh from Newcastle's West End Women and Girl's Centre will also become an Honorary Doctor of Civil McHugh said she felt "privileged" to receive the honour "as a proud Geordie and on behalf of the thousands of women and girls both past and present who attend West End Women and Girls Centre"."This award recognises that gender equality is an ongoing fight for social justice, not only here in the UK, but globally," she said."If I may echo the words of Dr Martin Luther King, a previous recipient of this award, 'No one is free until we are all free'."Other notable figures receiving honorary degrees include Prof Richard Oreffo, founder of the Cowrie Scholarship Foundation, Leon Restaurants co-founder Henry Dimbleby and Paul Walker, the former chief executive of Sage Group plc. Follow BBC Newcastle on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
BBC News
09-07-2025
- Business
- BBC News
David Olusoga to receive Newcastle University honorary degree
TV historian David Olusoga is to receive an honorary degree this University will make the social historian, from Gateshead, an Honorary Doctor of Civil won a TV Bafta for his documentary Britain's Forgotten Slave Owners in 2016 and received the Bafta Special Award in 2023 for his impact on the TV industry and wider society. He was awarded an OBE in Huffty McHugh from Newcastle's West End Women and Girl's Centre would be honoured as well for her lifelong commitment to gender equality and social change, the university said. She will also become an Honorary Doctor of Civil 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 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 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". Follow BBC Newcastle on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
The Independent
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Barack Obama to lift the lid on life in office in two live appearances
Former US president Barack Obama is to be interviewed live on stage for two events in London and Dublin. The 63-year-old, who became the first black US president when he took office in 2009, will be interviewed by TV historian David Olusoga for the event at London's The O2 on September 24, before chatting with Irish journalist Fintan O'Toole at Dublin's 3Arena on September 26. An Evening With President Barack Obama will see the former president speak about his experiences in the role and the future for the US. Stuart Galbraith, chief executive of Kilimanjaro, and Alex Fane, chief executive of Fane Group, the groups organising the events, said in a joint statement: 'We are incredibly honoured to bring President Obama to the UK and Ireland for these truly special events. 'His message of unity and progress resonates deeply, and we anticipate an evening that will inspire and empower all who attend. 'We believe in providing exceptional experiences, and this event perfectly aligns with our mission to connect people with inspiring moments.' Tickets for the events go on sale at 10am on Thursday July 10, with 100 tickets set aside in each city for charitable organisations. Since his presidency ended, Mr Obama has signed a deal with Netflix, alongside his wife Michelle, to produce documentaries, documentary series, and features for the streaming platform under their Higher Ground Productions company. In 2022, he won the best narrator Emmy for his work on the Netflix documentary series Our Great National Parks, while he previously won Grammy awards for his audiobook reading of two of his memoirs, The Audacity Of Hope and Dreams From My Father. The Hawaii-born former president has also hosted a podcast called Renegades: Born In The USA in 2021, alongside singer Bruce Springsteen, with the pair also releasing a book based on the podcast.
Rhyl Journal
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Rhyl Journal
Barack Obama to be interviewed live on stage at London and Dublin events
The 63-year-old, who became the first black US president when he took office in 2009, will be interviewed by TV historian David Olusoga for the event at London's The O2 on September 24, before chatting with Irish journalist Fintan O'Toole at Dublin's 3Arena on September 26. An Evening With President Barack Obama will see the former president speak about his experiences in the role and the future for the US. Stuart Galbraith, chief executive of Kilimanjaro, and Alex Fane, chief executive of Fane Group, the groups organising the events, said in a joint statement: 'We are incredibly honoured to bring President Obama to the UK and Ireland for these truly special events. 'His message of unity and progress resonates deeply, and we anticipate an evening that will inspire and empower all who attend. 'We believe in providing exceptional experiences, and this event perfectly aligns with our mission to connect people with inspiring moments.' Tickets for the events go on sale at 10am on Thursday July 10, with 100 tickets set aside in each city for charitable organisations. Since his presidency ended, Mr Obama has signed a deal with Netflix, alongside his wife Michelle, to produce documentaries, documentary series, and features for the streaming platform under their Higher Ground Productions company. In 2022, he won the best narrator Emmy for his work on the Netflix documentary series Our Great National Parks, while he previously won Grammy awards for his audiobook reading of two of his memoirs, The Audacity Of Hope and Dreams From My Father. The Hawaii-born former president has also hosted a podcast called Renegades: Born In The USA in 2021, alongside singer Bruce Springsteen, with the pair also releasing a book based on the podcast.
North Wales Chronicle
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- North Wales Chronicle
Barack Obama to be interviewed live on stage at London and Dublin events
The 63-year-old, who became the first black US president when he took office in 2009, will be interviewed by TV historian David Olusoga for the event at London's The O2 on September 24, before chatting with Irish journalist Fintan O'Toole at Dublin's 3Arena on September 26. An Evening With President Barack Obama will see the former president speak about his experiences in the role and the future for the US. Stuart Galbraith, chief executive of Kilimanjaro, and Alex Fane, chief executive of Fane Group, the groups organising the events, said in a joint statement: 'We are incredibly honoured to bring President Obama to the UK and Ireland for these truly special events. 'His message of unity and progress resonates deeply, and we anticipate an evening that will inspire and empower all who attend. 'We believe in providing exceptional experiences, and this event perfectly aligns with our mission to connect people with inspiring moments.' Tickets for the events go on sale at 10am on Thursday July 10, with 100 tickets set aside in each city for charitable organisations. Since his presidency ended, Mr Obama has signed a deal with Netflix, alongside his wife Michelle, to produce documentaries, documentary series, and features for the streaming platform under their Higher Ground Productions company. In 2022, he won the best narrator Emmy for his work on the Netflix documentary series Our Great National Parks, while he previously won Grammy awards for his audiobook reading of two of his memoirs, The Audacity Of Hope and Dreams From My Father. The Hawaii-born former president has also hosted a podcast called Renegades: Born In The USA in 2021, alongside singer Bruce Springsteen, with the pair also releasing a book based on the podcast.
