Sam Heughan urged students to ‘dream big’ as he received an honorary doctorate from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (RCS) today.
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Stormzy has received an honorary degree from the University of Exeter. The rapper, real name Michael Omari Owuo Jr. , praised the "guts, grit and dedication" of students as he was awarded an honorary degree for his work to promote education and fight racial inequality on Tuesday.
In his speech to graduates, Stormzy said he felt "extremely blessed and grateful" to receive his honorary degree and joked about how pleased he was to be known as a philanthropist rather than just a musician. Professor Lisa Roberts, University of Exeter Vice Chancellor, said, "We are proud to honour Michael for his remarkable contribution to society and extraordinary talent. He is an outstanding musician and wordsmith, and he inspires people to speak openly about their beliefs and fight for their rights.
" The rapper set up the #Merky Foundation in 2020 and has pledged millions to help tackle racial inequality. He has provided scholarships for Black students attending the University of Cambridge and set up his own publishing imprint. During his graduation speech, Stormzy added, "I bear the fruit and I share fruit and, without sounding too fantastical, that's just what we're meant to do in whatever way we can.
. . We should always share and support, uplift and help in whatever capacity we are able to.
Sam Heughan urged students to ‘dream big’ as he received an honorary doctorate from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (RCS) today.
John Panzarella will be this year’s recipient of the Location Managers Guild International’s Lifetime Achievement Award. It will be presented at the ninth annual LMGI Awards, which are returning live to the Los Angeles Center Studios on August 27.
Travis Barker, it's all the small things in life that matter following his hospitalization for life-threatening pancreatitis, like going back to work. The Blink-182 drummer looked psyched heading back into the studio for a little rock session.Kourtney Kardashian's husband was seen fist bumping a friend as he returned to the studio Tuesday in Calabasas, California.
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Biffy Clyro‘s Simon Neil is set to be presented with an honorary degree from Glasgow Caledonian University next week.The vocalist, guitarist and songwriter will receive a Doctor of Letters (DLitt) from the University for “his continued inspiration to all creatives the world over”.Speaking about the honour, Neil said in a statement: “To receive this doctorate is an honour I could never have expected. To receive it in Glasgow, a city which has featured so long and so supportively in the band’s story, is the stuff of dreams.“I am also proud to be connected to such a forward-thinking institution as Caledonian University, and accept this honour gratefully.”Neil will be honoured along with Vicky Wright MBE during a ceremony on July 7, which will begin at 10:40am.“Graduations also afford us the opportunity to welcome distinguished individuals into our GCU family as honorary graduates,” the university’s Principal and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Pamela Gillies CBE FRSE, said in a statement.“This year we are privileged indeed to honour many worthy recipients.
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Elsa Keslassy International CorrespondentDavid Cronenberg will receive the honorary Donostia Award at the 70th San Sebastian Film Festival. The gala ceremony will be followed by the presentation of Cronenberg’s latest film, “Crimes of the Future,” a daring science fiction movie starring Viggo Mortensen (“A History of Violence,” “Eastern Promises”), Kristen Stewart and Lea Seydoux.
honorary graduate at the University of Exeter yesterday (June 21) in recognition of his outstanding contribution to society. Which got us thinking, are there any other big name celebrities who have also achieved this award from the city's university?There are a number of well-known alumni's who attended the university including Harry Potter author JK Rowling, Zara Tindall and Dr Alex George. But what about those who have received an honorary award?Well, it turns out there are quite a few.
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Diane Warren is finally getting her Oscar!
After 13 nominations without a win, Grammy-winning songwriter Dianne Warren is finally getting her Oscar. Today the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences revealed that Warren and filmmakers Peter Weir and Euzhan Palcy will be awarded honorary Academy Awards at the 2022 Governors Awards this November.
Clayton Davis Euzhan Palcy, Diane Warren and Peter Weir will receive honorary Oscars at this year’s Governor Awards ceremony, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Tuesday. In addition, actor Michael J. Fox will receive the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award.