4,200 students graduate,
leaving the doors of the
Philharmonic Hall as
alumni of the world's
original redbrick university.
University calendar and it involves a lot of
behind-the-scenes work to ensure that the
week runs smoothly, making it a special
occasion for graduands and their guests.
for ensuring that the week goes off
without a hitch. She also makes sure
that the day is just as enjoyable for the
Honorary Graduates who attend as it is for
every other graduate who sets foot on
the platform.
"We make sure that they are escorted to the
venue, briefed on what they need to do,
shown where they will be giving their speech
and robed up for the occasion."
we awarded seven honorary degrees to
people from very varied backgrounds
and disciplines.
Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive
of neighbouring Liverpool John Moores
University, Professor Dr Lizhong Yu (PhD
University, Professor Rolf Heuer, who is the
Director General of CERN the European
Organization for Nuclear Research. Channel
4's newsreader Jon Snow was also made an
Honorary Graduate, along with West End
theatre, TV and film producer Bill Kenwright
CBE, Er Bee Wah Lee (MSc (Eng) Maritime
Civil Engineering 1990), who is a civil
engineer and member of the Singaporean
Parliament, and Professor Sir Tom Blundell
FRS, Professor Emeritus and Director of
Research in the Department of Chemistry at
the University of Cambridge.
on the faces of our graduates and I think
the quote of the week came from Jon Snow
who when asked how it felt to receive an
honorary degree from the same University
from which he had been rusticated as a
student, said:
got a law degree had I not been
cut off in my prime. I most certainly would
never have become a great lawyer or a
Doctor of Laws. I feel I can now restart my
career as Dr Snow!'"
to nominate a person to receive an honorary
degree in 2013, please contact Emma
Leonard on +44 (0)151 794 2170 or
e.leonard@liverpool.ac.uk and ask
for a nomination form.
Right: Head of corporate events Siān Winston with Jon Snow