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‘The Stormzy Effect’: Local hero is awarded Cambridge degree
South Norwood’s local hero, world-famous rap star and football club-owner Stormzy, received an honorary degree from the University of Cambridge last night. The award has been made in recognition of his philanthropic work in assisting black youngsters to study at … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Harris Academy South Norwood, Music, South Norwood, Thornton Heath
Tagged Cambridge University, Dame Katherine Grainger, Lord Woolley, Operation Black Vote, Professor Angela Davis, Simon Woolley, Sir John Rutter, Sir Oliver Hart, Sir Simon Russell Beale, South Norwood, Stormzy, The Stormzy Effect, University of Cambridge
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From a GP’s on the High Street to hosting dinner for the King
SUNDAY SUPPLEMENT: An eminent and pioneering surgeon of the Victorian age, who performed operations on European monarchs and could command fees equivalent to £10m in modern-day values, began his medical career as a GP in Croydon. DAVID MORGAN traces the … Continue reading
NHS in drive to recruit school leavers for health careers
The NHS has chosen today – A-level results day – to begin a drive to help school leavers explore the vast range of health careers on offer. As A-Level, T-Level and BTEC results are announced across Croydon, pupils are being … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Health, Schools, Shirley
Tagged Cambridge University, Croydon Metropolitan College, National Health Service, NHS, Shirley High School
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Stormzy backs £2m fund to help black university students
Stormzy, the grime artist from South Norwood, has pledged to support a further 30 black students studying at Cambridge University in scholarships amounting to almost £2million. “I hope this scholarship continues to serve as a small reminder to young black … Continue reading
Posted in Education, South Norwood
Tagged Cambridge University, South Norwood, Stormzy
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