Leeds Metropolitan University
Summer Graduation 2006
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Honorary Doctorates
Saturday 22nd July
Frank Griffiths
Frank Griffiths had a varied academic and managerial career before joining the University (Polytechnic) in 1989.
Nimble Thompson
Nimble Thompson has been a member of the Board of Governors of Leeds Met for the past twelve years, and Chair of the Board since 2000. He is a solicitor and former Managing Partner with Eversheds one of the largest legal firms in the world.
Friday 21st July
Sue Campbell
Sue Campbell, Chair of the Youth Sport Trust, has received an Honorary Doctorate of Sport from Leeds Met during Summer Graduation 2006.
Geoff Hitchins
After a long and distinguished career at the University, Dr Geoff Hitchins is Emeritus Deputy Vice-Chancellor and will receive an honorary doctorate from the Faculty of Arts and Society.
Thursday 20th July
Brian Turner
Yorkshire celebrity chef Brian Turner received an Honorary Doctorate of Science from Leeds Met during Summer Graduation 2006.
Dr Nicholas Childs
Another key figure in the world of music, Dr Nicholas Childs, Conductor of the Black Dyke Band has received an Honorary Doctorate of Music from Leeds Met during Summer Graduation 2006.
Dee Caffari
The first woman to sail solo around the world against the prevailing winds and currents, has received an Honorary Doctorate of Sport Science from Leeds Met during Summer Graduation 2006
Rachael Heyhoe Flint,
England ’s best known female cricket player, cricket broadcaster and journalist received an Honorary Doctorate of Sport Science from Leeds Met during Summer Graduation 2006.
Wednesday 19th July
Benjamin Zander
Key musical figure and inspirational business speaker Benjamin Zander has received an Honorary Doctorate of the Arts from Leeds Met during Summer Graduation 2006.
Dame Fanny Waterman, Piano Teacher and founder of the Leeds International Pianoforte Competition has received an Honorary Doctorate of Music on Wednesday 19 July.
Sir Iqbal AKM Sacranie, OBE FFA, founding Secretary General of the Muslim Council of Briton, has received an Honorary Doctorate of Laws from Leeds Met during Summer Graduation 2006.
HONORARY AWARDS 2006
Saturday 22nd July
Friday 21st July
Thursday 20th July
Wednesday 19th July