Trailblazing star of Oscar-winning film to be honoured by Ulster University

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “The impact it has had on people with learning difficulties has been very positive.” Also among the honorary graduates are Sara Booth, head of competitions within the Fifa Women’s Football Division, Lyn Moffett for peacebuilding and conflict resolution, Anne McVicker, director at the Women’s Resource and Development Agency, Kieran Kennedy for building economic diversity in the north west, and Lisa Brankin, an Ulster University alumna and Ford’s current managing director of the UK and Ireland. “At Ulster University, we work to develop well-rounded, skilled and experienced graduates, and as part of this, we also identify and celebrate positive role models for our graduates to aspire to,” he said. We are recognising those who have made and continue to make significant contributions to our society Professor Paul Bartholomew, Ulster University “As Northern Ireland marks 25 years since the signing of the Belfast Good Friday Agreement, it is right that we both reflect on where we’ve come from, and the direction we are heading in. “We are recognising those who have made and continue to make significant contributions to our society, and Ulster University is delighted to celebrate this cohort of exceptional role models who demonstrate leadership, perseverance, integrity, innovative thinking, determination, talent, and creativity, and they inspire us all.” The honorary doctorates will be conferred during summer graduations which take place from June 29 until July 7, across all three Ulster University campuses.