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Images of the Honorands

Mrs Wendi Stevens

Mrs Stevens is led to the stage, followed by Professor Jeffreys.

Mrs Wendi Stevens and Professor Sir Alec Jeffreys, pictured with members of the University's senior staff and three of it's Distinguished Honorary Fellows.

Mr Guy Canivet

Mr Guy Canivet on stage, as the public orator reads the oration for his honorary degree. The Chancellor of the University congratulates Mr Canivet on the award of his degree.

Mr Canivet takes to the podium to give his response. Mr Canivet with his honorary degree, after the ceremony.

Mr Adrian Weston

Chancellor Sir Peter Williams (right) confers an honorary doctorate upon Adrian Weston (left). Mr Adrian Weston gives his response after receiving his honorary doctorate.

Mr Adrian Weston (centre) follows the Procession with Pro-Vice-Chancellors Elizabeth Murphy (left) and Christine Fyfe (right). Mr Weston after the ceremony, with his honorary degree.

Honorands at the Wednesday 8th July, 11am ceremony

The honorands are led to the stage with the procession. Fellow honorands, Mr Guy Canivet and Mr Adrian Weston.

The honorary graduands with members of the University's senior staff.

Mr Richard Everard

Honorary graduate Richard Everard waits to receive his honorary degree. Mr Richard Everard addresses the congregation.

Mr Everard with his honorary degree.

Sir Jim Rose

On stage, Sir Jim Rose is presented to the Chancellor to receive his honorary degree. Sir Jim Rose addresses the congregation.

Sir Jim Rose, who received a Doctor of Laws degree at this year's degree ceremonies. In the grounds of De Montfort Hall, Sir Jim Rose expresses his delight at being awarded an honorary doctorate.

Honorands at the Wednesday 8th July, 3pm ceremonies

Sir Jim Rose (left), Registrar and Secretary Dave Hall (centre) and Richard Everard (right), in the grounds of De Montfort Hall. Sir Jim Rose and Mr Richard Everard, with senior staff of the University, Distinguished Honorary Fellows and dignitaries of Leicestershire.

Mr Michael Attenborough

Theatre director Michael Attenborough is presented to the Chancellor on stage. Mr Michael Attenborough gives his address to the congregation.

Mr Michael Attenborough, with the Doctor of Letters degree that he was awarded at this year's degree ceremonies. Dr Wendy Hickling (right) and Michael Attenborough (left) in conversation in the grounds of De Montfort Hall.

Mr David Weston

The Chancellor congratulates David Weston on the award of his honorary degree. Mr David Weston gives his response after receiving his honorary Doctor of Letters degree.

Mr David Weston with his degree, after the ceremony. Professor Joanne Shattock (left) with Mr David Weston (right).

Honorands at the Thursday 9th July, 11am ceremonies

Fellow honorands, Mr David Weston and Mr Michael Attenborough. David Weston (centre) and Michael Attenborough (right) accompany Distinguished Honorary Fellow Mrs Jean Humphreys (left) in the Procession.

David Weston and Michael Attenborough, pictured with senior members of the University staff, local dignitaries and Distinguished Honorary Fellows Mrs Jean Humphreys and Dr Wendy Hickling.

Professor Dame Jocelyn Bell Burnell

Professor Dame Jocelyn Bell Burnell on stage to receive her honorary degree. The Chancellor confers upon Dame Jocelyn the honorary degree of Doctor of Science.

Dame Jocelyn gives her address to the degree congregation. Mrs Jean Humphreys, Distinguished Honorary Fellow of the University, with Professor Bell Burnell.

Professor Dame Jocelyn Bell Burnell, having been awarded her honorary Doctor of Science degree. Pro-Vice-Chancellor Professor Martin Barstow, Dame Jocelyn and head of the Department of Physics and Astronomy, Professor Mark Lester.

Professor Paul Workman

Professor Paul Workman on stage, as the public orator reads the oration for his honorary degree. Sir Peter Williams presents Professor Workman with an honorary Doctor of Science degree.

Paul Workman gives his response to the award of his honorary degree. Professor Workman after the ceremony, with his honorary Doctor of Science degree.

Public orator Professor Campbell, Professor Workman and Dr Paul Jenkins of the Department of Chemistry.

Honorands at the Thursday 9th July, 3pm ceremonies

Professor Bell Burnell and Professor Workman follow the Procession at the close of the ceremony. Honorary graduates Professor Bell Burnell and Professor Workman on the stage at De Montfort Hall.

Professor Bell Burnell and Professor Workman, pictured with members of the University's senior staff and the public orators.

Mr Bill Bolsover

Honorary graduate Bill Bolsover waits on stage as his oration is read out. Sir Peter Williams presents Bill Bolsover with his honorary degree.

After accepting his honorary degree, Mr Bolsover addresses the congregation. Dave Hall and Bill Bolsover follow the Procession through the grounds of De Montfort Hall.

The Registrar and Secretary Dave Hall in conversation with Bill Bolsover. Mr Bolsover, who received an honorary Doctor of Laws degree at this year's ceremonies.

Bill Bolsover, pictured with senior members of the University's staff and the public orators. Mr Bolsover and members of the academic staff in the Department of Geology.

Mr Bolsover's curate (left) was also present with him for his degree ceremony. Professor David Siveter (left) with Bill Bolsover. Mr Bill Bolsover and his wife.

Mr Bolsover and Professor Davis Siveter view 'Jane' the T. Rex, which Mr Bolsover helped to fund. Bill Bolsover with members of the Department of Geology (L-R: Professor Mike Lovell, Dr Gawen Jenkin, Bill Bolsover, Professor David Siveter and Dr Richard England).

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