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BUCKINGHAM HONOURS MR GUY WESTON

Thursday 2nd June 2005

The University of Buckingham is delighted that Mr Guy Weston, Chairman of the Garfield Weston Foundation, has accepted the award of an Honorary Degree from the University. The conferment took place at the University on Wednesday 1st June, when Professor Anthony O'Hear (Weston Professor of Education) presented Mr Weston for his degree. Following the ceremony there was a seminar where staff, students and informed members of the public had an opportunity to put questions to Mr Weston.

Vice-Chancellor and Mr Weston in academic robes

Mr Weston (right) with the Vice-Chancellor

The Vice Chancellor says:

The Garfield Weston Foundation is one of the most innovative philanthropic foundations in Britain, and it has remained true to its original spirit because its direction has remained within the Weston family. In Guy Weston, the Foundation has found from the current generation an inspiring director whose policies are making Britain a better and braver place. We are delighted that, by accepting an honorary degree, Guy Weston is strengthening the links between ourselves and a Foundation of such repute.

Mr Guy Weston comments:

As a most un-distinguished former law student, I am deeply conscious of the honour in the award of this degree. It has been a great privilege to support Buckingham, as my family has done since its foundation. The University stands for choice and independence, virtues that have always been attractive and whose relevance is ever more apparent. Under Terence Kealey's inspirational leadership, innovative new programmes have been launched in the fields of Education and now Medicine, and I am delighted to be able to play a small role in Buckingham's future.

Report by Anne Matsuoka and the Web Team