A royal visitor is back in Huddersfield again next week.
The University of Huddersfield’s new Chancellor, the Duke of York, will be presiding over the first of next week’s graduation ceremonies at the University.
Former students of the School of Education and Professional Development will receive their awards from the Duke in ceremonies on Monday.
The Duke has been a regular visitor to the University over many years and more recently has been involved in a considerable number of projects of mutual interest in connection with the University and his work in the encouragement of young entrepreneurship, which is so key to the UK’s future prosperity.
The University opened The Duke of York Young Entrepreneur Centre in 2013 where there is a team of business advisors. The Centre also hosts The Duke of York Young Entrepreneur Awards designed to recognise the best business ideas developed by students at Yorkshire’s universities.
The Duke took over the role as University Chancellor in July this year, when Sir Patrick Stewart stood down.
During the four days of awards ceremonies students from Business, Education, Science, Computing and Engineering, Health and Humanities courses will graduate from the University.
