Every day is a new day. The aftershock of the attack in Manchester has blown into the hearts of anyone connected to her. Two days later on Thursday 25th May I launched The Summer Exhibition at Turner Read more [...]
To Manchester With Love.
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Tag Archives: University of Manchester
Letters to the Chancellor.
Being Chancellor at The University of Manchester is one of the highlights of my life. It must be similar for students as they graduate towards or from this great institution. I was voted for by Read more [...]
University of Manchester. My first 100 days as Chancellor.
On stage at the launch of the the film Suffragette alongside Helen Pankhurst. Speaking at the student Union at University of Manchester. Speaking to 600 trainee teachers at University Place at Read more [...]
The Care Leavers Christmas Video
Thank you so much to all those who gave generously to The Christmas Dinner appeal. Here are some of the people from the Christmas dinner that you helped create. Thankyou also to each person Read more [...]
Six Days in The USA – 30th Nov – 6th Dec.
I received an official welcome from Mayor of Takoma Park and Members of Congress of the USA made possible by Mr. Tebabu Assefa. The largest Ethiopian community outside of Ethiopia live in Takoma Read more [...]
The Installation of Chancellor (Full Video)
On Wednesday October 14th I was installed as Chancellor of The University of Manchester. I was also conferred a Doctor of Letters Honoris Causa. The citation was written and delivered by Professor Jeanette Read more [...]
Ten Days to Vote!
When I receive my honorary Doctorate from University of Manchester in October it will be conferred by the Chancellor of University of Manchester. When Vice Chancellor Dame Nancy Rothwell offered me Read more [...]
FATV exclusive – Watch full official FA Cup Final poem #vote4lemn
The FA Cup Final is almost upon us and today in an FATV exclusive the full film of my FA Cup poem "Adventure Flight" is released online. It will be shown on the big screen at the final. On another Read more [...]
#Lemn4chancellor at University of Manchester?
The picture above is the conference brochure for The Manchester College Group.Today the nominees for chancellorship at University of Manchester were officially announced. I've enquired why there Read more [...]