Cold Feet and Fast Show star John Thomson among eight honorary award recipients
A well-known actor will be taking to the stage in Preston next week but it will be a role with a difference as he receives an honorary award from the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan).
John Thomson, known to millions as Pete Gifford in ITV’s Cold Feet, is one of eight people who will receive Honorary Fellowships from the city’s University.
The former All Hallows Catholic High School and Runshaw College student will be joined by 808 State founding member Graham Massey, Preston born Michelin starred chef Michael Wignall and Oscar winner Mark Crabtree OBE.
Animator Barry Purves, book expert David Roche, theatrical biomechanics academic Gennady Bognadov and children’s rights advocate Gerison Lansdown will also be conferred with the prestigious award.
From 10 July to 14 July, more than 4,000 students will don their academic caps and gowns and take to the stage of Preston’s Guild Hall for the prestigious Degree and Award Ceremonies. They will be watched by thousands of family, friends, distinguished guests and University staff.
The plan for graduating Schools and Honorary Fellows are:
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Date |
Time |
Graduating School |
Honorary Award |
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Monday, 10 July |
10.30am |
School of Health Sciences School of Nursing School of Sport and Wellbeing |
Graham Massey - to acknowledge the significant contribution he has made to the music industry, as a composer, multi-instrumentalist and producer. |
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Monday, 10 July |
3.00pm |
School of Community Health and Midwifery Lancashire Law School |
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Tuesday, 11 July |
10.30am |
School of Art, Design and Fashion School of Language and Global Studies |
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Tuesday, 11 July |
3.00pm |
School of Physical Sciences and Computing School of Psychology |
John Thomson - to acknowledge the significant contribution he has made to the performance industry, as a talented actor. |
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Wednesday, 12 July |
10.30am |
School of Engineering School of Humanities and Social Sciences |
Mark Crabtree OBE - to acknowledge the significant contribution he has made to the audio engineering industry. |
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Wednesday, 12 July |
3.00pm |
School of Journalism, Media and Performance |
Barry Purves - to acknowledge the significant contribution he has made to the animation industry. David Roche - to acknowledge the significant contribution he has made to British Book Trade. Gennady Bognadov - to acknowledge the significant contribution he has made to theatrical biomechanics. |
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Thursday, 13 July |
10.30am |
School of Forensic and Applied Sciences School of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences |
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Thursday, 13 July |
3.00pm |
School of Social Work, Care and Community Centre for Excellence in Learning and Teaching |
Gerison Lansdown - to acknowledge the significant contribution she has made as a consultant and advocate for international children’s rights. |
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Friday, 14 July |
10.30am |
School of Dentistry School of Medicine School of Business |
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Friday, 14 July |
3.00pm |
School of Management |
Michael Wignall - to acknowledge the significant contribution he has made to the catering industry, as one of the most successful and respected chefs in the country. |