The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, receives honorary degree from Teesside University (From York Press)

The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, receives honorary degree from Teesside University

10:29am Saturday 28th November 2009

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WHAT connects the Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, a singer-songwriter, a romantic novelist and a Formula 1 racing engineer?

Answer – they all received honorary degrees from Teesside University in the same ceremony yesterday.

Dr John, who is archbishop for the area in which Teesside University is located, said education was a major driving force for change. “If a university is committed to higher learning and giving people confidence it will always lift an area”, he said, as he was made a Doctor of Law. He was honoured alongside singer-songwriter Paul Rodgers, Formula 1 racing engineer Rob Smedley, romantic novelist Adele Parks and businessman Trevor Arnold.

Rob Smedley, originally from Normanby in Middlesbrough is widely regarded as one of the most respected engineers in Formula 1 motor racing. He was made a Doctor of Professional Studies.

Founder and lead songwriter of the bands Free, Bad Company and The Firm, Paul Rodgers has just spent the past four years touring with Queen in front of crowds topping 360,000. He was made a Doctor of Letters.

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