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21 Dec 2021

Chief Executive of HS2 Ltd, Visiting Professor and º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ alumnus awarded honorary degree

Pictured from the left is the University's Chancellor, Lord Sebastian Coe, Professor Mark Thurston, and º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ's Vice-Chancellor, Professor Nick Jennings.

 

The Chief Executive of HS2 Ltd, Visiting Professor and º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ alumnus, Mark Thurston has been awarded an honorary degree by the University, which recognises his contribution to the rail industry.

With more than 25 years of experience in project and programme management, Mark Thurston has worked in both the public and private sectors on some of the UK’s largest infrastructure projects.

In February, he joined the University’s School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering as Visiting Professor of Complex Project and Programme Leadership, and has been instrumental in several research collaborations between º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ and HS2.

Speaking about his honorary degree, Professor Thurston said:

"I’m both humbled and delighted to receive this honorary degree. The research at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ is at the forefront of the work in both the construction and rail sectors, and I look forward to maintaining my close connection with the University and supporting their activity in these areas."

Athena Swan Bronze award

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