Leading figures to be honoured with doctorates

One of the UK’s most respected equal rights lawyers, an actor best known for his portrayal as Frank Gallagher, and the man responsible for bringing the largest bicycle race in the world to the streets of Sheffield are to be recognised with honorary doctorates from Sheffield Hallam University this year.

The list of honorary doctorates:

  • Baroness Helena Kennedy QC
  • David Threlfall
  • Gary Verity
  • Dianne Jeffrey CBE
  • Heather Croall
  • Professor John Brooks
  • Martin Temple
  • Chung Wei Ping

Ceremonies will take place at Sheffield City Hall between 10-21 November.

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