CLASS OF 2023: International storyteller awarded Honorary Fellowship for championing diversity

One of Europe’s most renowned storytellers has been awarded an Honorary Fellowship at the University of Wolverhampton for his commitment to championing diversity and entrepreneurship across the globe. 

Honorary awards are presented by the University of Wolverhampton to people who have made a significant contribution to their field of expertise. 

Born, raised and currently living in Wolverhampton, and a recipient of a 100 Masters in England award for celebrating creativity and excellence in the Black Country, Peter Chand is a British Indian storyteller. 

As one of a family of eight, Peter’s parents were immigrants, ‘grafters’ who worked hard to establish a life here and send money back home to support family there. His passion for storytelling began in his busy house which was full of speaking and listening and making up stories with his siblings.  

Now one of Europe’s most renowned storytellers, Peter is constantly in demand for his tales of life, love, and the supernatural. He has shared his tales across Britain and has also performed in Norway, France, Austria, Canada and Singapore, amongst other countries.  A few days after his graduation ceremony he flies out to Tennessee to start a week-long residency at the International Storytelling Centre in Jonesborough.  

He is also a trainer of high repute, leading workshops with teachers, librarians, budding storytellers, university students, business leaders, health professionals, and anyone trying to find their voice and gain confidence when performing in public.   

Peter is part of the organising team of Festival at the Edge, which is the oldest storytelling festival in England, and was the Storyteller in Residence at The Story Museum in Oxford for almost two years.