Baroness Young of Hornsey given honorary degree by Middlesex University
Baroness Young of Hornsey given honorary degree by Middlesex University
17/07/2015
Leading figure in the cultural and creative industries, equalities and social justice Baroness Lola Young has been awarded an honorary degree by her former university.
Middlesex University alumni Baroness Young
graduated from the University with a BA in Contemporary Cultural Studies and
later completed a PhD on British film, before working as Professor of Cultural
Studies in the University's School of Media and Performing Arts. She has since gone on to make waves in the
world of culture, championing cultural diversity and equal opportunities.
She has recently chaired a task group,
which produced a well-received influential report, the Young Review. The
report's conclusions make recommendations that seek to improve outcomes for
young black and Muslim male offenders.
A member of the House of Lords since 2004,
Baroness Young is an Independent Cross Bench peer and has been involved in
campaigns as various as criminalising and combating modern forms of
enslavement, promoting ethical and sustainable fashion, and improving the
experiences of children leaving care. She has been a member of the House of
Lords EU Select sub-committee on External Affairs and Defence and is currently
serving on the House of Lords Select Committee on Sexual Violence in Conflict.
Born in London, her track record in the arts
has seen her take positions on the boards of several national cultural
organisations including the South Bank Centre, the Royal National Theatre, the
Royal Commission on Historical Manuscripts and The National Archives. A former Head of Culture at the Greater London
Authority, she is currently on the Board of Somerset House and a Commissioner
at Historic England.
She was presented
with the award at the University's graduation ceremony on Friday 17 July.
Baroness Young
said: "This is a huge honour for me. I have fond memories of my time at
Middlesex as a student and a member of staff. I know that many former students have a high
regard for the way in which the institution embraced widening access and
inclusivity and I'm pleased to have been a part of that.'
Middlesex
University Vice-Chancellor Professor Tim Blackman said: "It is a thrill to see
a former graduate and member of our staff become so well respected and make
such a difference to the world. Baroness
Young's campaigning and passion across a wide range of issues, from sexual
violence in conflict zones to criminalising contemporary forms of enslavement,
has seen policy changes implemented for the better.
"We are extremely
proud to have worked so closely with Baroness Young and delighted to have
welcomed her back and present her with this award."
Baroness Young of Hornsey given honorary degree by Middlesex University
Middlesex University alumni Baroness Young graduated from the University with a BA in Contemporary Cultural Studies and later completed a PhD on British film, before working as Professor of Cultural Studies in the University's School of Media and Performing Arts. She has since gone on to make waves in the world of culture, championing cultural diversity and equal opportunities.
A member of the House of Lords since 2004, Baroness Young is an Independent Cross Bench peer and has been involved in campaigns as various as criminalising and combating modern forms of enslavement, promoting ethical and sustainable fashion, and improving the experiences of children leaving care. She has been a member of the House of Lords EU Select sub-committee on External Affairs and Defence and is currently serving on the House of Lords Select Committee on Sexual Violence in Conflict.
Born in London, her track record in the arts has seen her take positions on the boards of several national cultural organisations including the South Bank Centre, the Royal National Theatre, the Royal Commission on Historical Manuscripts and The National Archives. A former Head of Culture at the Greater London Authority, she is currently on the Board of Somerset House and a Commissioner at Historic England.
She was presented with the award at the University's graduation ceremony on Friday 17 July.
Baroness Young said: "This is a huge honour for me. I have fond memories of my time at Middlesex as a student and a member of staff. I know that many former students have a high regard for the way in which the institution embraced widening access and inclusivity and I'm pleased to have been a part of that.'
Middlesex University Vice-Chancellor Professor Tim Blackman said: "It is a thrill to see a former graduate and member of our staff become so well respected and make such a difference to the world. Baroness Young's campaigning and passion across a wide range of issues, from sexual violence in conflict zones to criminalising contemporary forms of enslavement, has seen policy changes implemented for the better.
"We are extremely proud to have worked so closely with Baroness Young and delighted to have welcomed her back and present her with this award."