Posted Friday 8 November 2013
You may have spotted an influx of people wearing gowns roaming the streets of Kingston recently. That's because Kingston University students have been celebrating their graduation ceremonies at the Rose Theatre this week.
At the ceremonies the University's faculties have awarded honorary doctorates to Leslie Thomas, Mike Nigro, Derek Craston, Dame Kay Davies, Iain Stewart and Caryn Franklin. Brian Love, Trevor Garnham and Nigel Dubben have become honorary fellows for their work within Kingston University.
Leslie Thomas is awarded of Doctor of Laws honoris causa in recognition of his outstanding contribution to civil rights from the Faculty of Business and Law.
Probably best known for her 12-year stint as the presenter of BBC's The Clothes Show, Caryn Franklin is a well-respected fashion commentator who has interviewed everyone from Yves Saint Laurent to Georgio Armani. With a career spanning almost 30 years, Caryn was awarded an MBE in the 2013 New Year Honours in recognition of her services to diversity in the fashion industry. She is passionate about promoting a broader range of body and beauty ideals. Caryn graduated from Kingston University with a BA(Hons) in Graphic Design in 1981.
The Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture is pleased to honour Caryn Franklin with the award of Doctor of Arts honoris causa in recognition of her outstanding contribution to the field of fashion.
Derek Craston is chief scientific officer at the international science-based company LGC; managing director of LGC Science and Technology and Forensics; and government chemist.
The Faculty of Science, Engineering and Computing is pleased to honour Dr Derek Craston with the award of Doctor of Science honoris causa in recognition of his outstanding leadership in delivering analytical quality and metrology in support of the National Measurement System.
The Faculty of Science, Engineering and Computing is pleased to honour Professor Dame Kay Davies with the award of Doctor of Science honoris causa in recognition of her outstanding contribution to the molecular analysis of human genetic disease.
The Faculty of Science, Engineering and Computing is pleased to honour Professor Iain Stewart MBE with the award of Doctor of Science honoris causa in recognition of his outstanding contribution to geoscience communication to the public.
The Faculty of Business and Law is pleased to honour Mike Nigro with the award of Doctor of Letters honoris causa in recognition of his outstanding contribution to business and enterprise.
The Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture is pleased to recognise the achievements of Brian Love for his significant contribution to the field of Illustration and Animation with the award of Fellow of Kingston University honoris causa.
The Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture is pleased to recognise the achievements of Trevor Garnham for his outstanding contribution to the Architecture scholarships and his dedication to the students in the School of Architecture and Landscape with the award of Fellow of Kingston University honoris causa.
The Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture is pleased to recognise the achievements of Nigel Dubben for his outstanding contribution to the education of students in the school of Surveying and Planning with the award of Fellow of Kingston University honoris causa.
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