Left to right:
Standing: David Adjaye OBE, Maggi Hambling CBE, Dame Karlene Davis, Peter Tatchell
Sitting: Pro Vice Chancellor (External) Bev Jullien, Pro-Chancellor David Longbottom,Vice Chancellor Professor Martin Earwicker, Vice Chair of the Board of Governors Revd Dame Sarah Mullally, Pro Vice Chancellor (Academic) Dr Phil Cardew
On Wednesday 16 November 2011, London South Bank University held its annual Honorary Awards Ceremony at Southwark Cathedral to acknowledge the achievements of those who have made a significant contribution to society.
This year the University awarded three Honorary Doctorates and one Honorary Fellowship to individuals who have a special affinity with the work and values of the University.
Painter and sculptor
Honorary Doctorate of Letters
Maggi Hambling is one of the country's best-known artists. A prolific sculptor and painter, she is also a passionate advocate for freedom of choice in all aspects of life. In 1980, she became the first artist in residence at the National Gallery.
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Architect
Honorary Doctorate of Sciences
David Adjaye is one of the world's most recognisable and influential architects. He studied architecture at LSBU, before training with David Chipperfield and Eduardo Souto De Moura. In 1994 he started his own practice at the age of just 28.
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Former General Secretary of the Royal College of Midwives
Honorary Fellowship
Dame Karlene Davis is one of our most eminent midwifery professionals. As general secretary of the Royal College of Midwives, she was also Britain's first black female trade union leader. In a career spanning more than four decades, she has remained a steadfast advocate for the rights of women to good quality maternity care and an outspoken champion for midwives.
Download Dame Karlene Davis's full citation (PDF 26KB - Opens in new window).
Human Rights Campaigner
Honorary Doctorate of Laws
Peter Tatchell has devoted his life to speaking out against discrimination and injustice. Born in Australia, he began campaigning for Aboriginal rights while still at school. He actively opposed the death penalty and US and Australian involvement in the Vietnam War.
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