Local writer’s talents recognised with coveted Honorary award

The University of Wolverhampton has recognised the talents of a local writer by honouring him with an Honorary degree. 

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

Roy McFarlane, an award-winning writer, fellow of the Royal Society of Literature who has helped shine a light on the Black Country & Birmingham area’s cultural history and current events, has been awarded a Doctor of Letters. 

Roy has held roles as the city’s Poet Laureate, Starbucks’ Poet in Residence, and the Birmingham and Midland Institute’s Poet in Residence with several publications to his name. 

His creative expertise has also helped reconfigure and renew both Black identity and Black history regionally and nationally.  

Roy said: “I’m honoured and humbled to receive this honorary degree for writing and performing poetry, a passion and love for the beauty of words I want to always share with the world.” 

The University’s graduation ceremonies are taking place at University of Wolverhampton The Halls from Friday 6 September to Friday 13 September 2024.  

To find out more about graduate success, check out the Every Story Has a Start web page which showcases our exceptional alumni across the globe doing incredible things. High achievers from the worlds of literature, business, sport, film and the arts feature, sharing how their lives and careers have developed since their days studying with us.      

After graduation, graduates become members of the Alumni Association and are encouraged to keep in touch, to take advantage of a wide range of benefits and support on offer, including a discount for postgraduate study.      

To learn more about the University’s Alumni Association please visit here, where graduates can also update their details with the Association.    

The Clearing hotline number is 01902 323 232 for anyone looking for courses starting in September and to find out more about our Open Days, visit our website.   

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