University awards Chamber chief an honorary fellowship
Henrietta Brealey, chief executive of the Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce (GBCC), has received an Honorary Fellowship from University College Birmingham (UCB).
Miss Brealey received the award in a graduation ceremony at the International Convention Centre (ICC) in Birmingham. She received the award alongside several other recipients who have all been recognised for their significant contribution to the mission of the University.
Henrietta said: “I am truly honoured to have received this award alongside individuals who have had such an impact on the city at this time or UCB as an institution.
“It has been a pleasure to work with the team at UCB as a Patron of the Chamber throughout my nearly 10-year career here.
“UCB is a key anchor institution, playing a leading role in shaping the city and its local and international talent base under the steer of an ambitious and dynamic leadership team.
“I look forward to continuing to work them and build on the relationship between our great institutions over the coming years. ”
Based in the heart of Birmingham, the UCB is highly respected by employers and industry for providing career-focused, vocational education and training. The university is committed to providing opportunity to those with ambition and the commitment to succeed and have created a learning community that meets the diverse needs of their students, economy and society as a whole.
Alongside Miss Brealey, those also receiving Honorary Fellowships at the ceremonies included Dr Justin Varney (director of public health, Birmingham City Council), Dr Godfrey Henry (former UCB staff member) and Yvonne Towe and Peter Griffiths MBE (former Governors of UCB).
Professor Michael Harkin, vice-chancellor and principal of University College Birmingham, said “Our Honorary Fellowships are reserved for individuals of significant achievement and distinction, who have made an outstanding contribution to the University 's mission, or who have a close and important association with the University.
“At our four graduation ceremonies, we are conferring these honours on former long-serving colleagues and governors who have made enormous contributions to student outcomes during their time with us.
“We are also recognising the wonderful support the University has had during the Covid-19 pandemic from the city 's outstanding Director of Public Health, as well as the excellent relationship we have with the Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce and, in particular, its new Chief Executive, who has an exciting and inclusive vision for the city 's business sector. ”
Pictured: Professor Michael Harkin with Henrietta