Stoke-on-Trent sculptor celebrates full circle moment with honorary degree

An internationally renowned sculptor has returned to University of Staffordshire to receive an honorary degree, 40 years after first graduating

Andy Edwards receiving his honorary degree from Vice-Chancellor Professor Philip Plowden

Andy Edwards receiving his honorary degree from Vice-Chancellor Professor Philip Plowden

To receive an honorary degree from University of Staffordshire is a wonderful personal honour. But I see it as something more. I hope that, in some small way, it also represents recognition of the creative potential that exists in the communities from which I came.

Andy Edwards, Doctor of Arts honoris causa (Hon Darts)

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