Honorary degrees at Bristol

From left to right: Mr Josh Lewsey and Mr Bob Reeves Ede and Ravenscroft

From left to right: Professor Geoffrey Hill and Professor Robert Fowler Ede and Ravenscroft

Press release issued: 16 July 2009

Bristol University is awarding honorary degrees to Mr Josh Lewsey, rugby international and Professor Geoffrey Hill, poet and literary scholar at today’s [16 July] degree ceremonies in the Wills Memorial Building.

Bristol University is awarding honorary degrees to Mr Josh Lewsey, rugby international and Professor Geoffrey Hill, poet and literary scholar, at today’s [16 July] degree ceremonies in the Wills Memorial Building.

Mr Josh Lewsey, rugby international and a Bristol graduate, will be honoured with the degree of Doctor of Laws at the 11.15 am ceremony. The orator for the ceremony is Mr Bob Reeves, Director of Sport, Exercise and Health at the University.

Professor Geoffrey Hill, poet, literary scholar, theologian, will be honoured with the degree of Doctor of Letters at the 2.30 pm ceremony. The orator for the ceremony is Professor Robert Fowler, Dean of the University’s Faculty of Arts.

An honorary degree is a major accolade, awarded in recognition of outstanding achievement and distinction in a field or activity consonant with the University’s mission.

Further information

The speeches delivered by the public orators at each ceremony are available on request.

Please contact Caroline Clancy for further information.