Prominent Bristol poet, educator and activist Lawrence Hoo has received an honorary doctorate from the University of Bristol and can now rightfully be called Doctor Hoo.
The man behind the CARGO Classrooms initiative received his award at one of the University of Bristol’s last 2022 graduation ceremonies, and was joined by a group of other recipients being recognised by the university.
Last week, the chief executive of housing charity Shelter, Polly Neate CBE, received an honorary degree from the University of Bristol. The charity boss graduated with an English degree back in 1988 before becoming a journalist and charity boss.
