Toyah: My doctorate, AI and days out in Pershore
One of Worcestershire’s most successful musical exports, Toyah Willcox, has been recognised with an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Worcester.
From chart hits including It’s a Mystery, Thunder in the Mountains and I Want To Be Free, to acting, broadcasting and her hugely successful Sunday Lunch videos with husband Robert Fripp, the Pershore musician’s career has spanned nearly five decades.
Last week, she joined graduates to receive the honour – and to offer some advice to the next generation of creatives, with BBC Hereford and Worcester’s Adelle Davies at Worcester Cathedral.
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Singer Toyah Willcox awarded honorary doctorate
Singer-songwriter Toyah Willcox has been awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Worcester.
During a career spanning more than four decades, Willcox recorded 25 albums, achieved 13 Top 40 singles, appeared in more than 20 feature films and over 40 stage productions.
Alongside her artistic achievements, she has been a patron of the Avon Navigation Trust since 2024, supporting environmental education and youth programmes.
Speaking at the ceremony at Worcester Cathedral on Tuesday, she said: “I’m so proud and it’s such an honour to be asked by Worcester University because I live within this area.”
She added: “The area means everything to me. My friends [and] my family all love Worcester and where I live.
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Toyah Willcox heads star-studded Worcester University graduation
Stars will be graduating along with the students at the University of Worcestershire this September
Celebrated singer-songwriter Toyah Willcox, acclaimed author and journalist Helen Lewis, internationally renowned historian Professor Dame Linda Colley, and sports stars Dawn Scott and Lark Atkin-Davies are among those who will be honoured by the university at this year’s graduation ceremonies.
The five will receive Honorary Doctorates alongside hundreds of graduating students during ceremonies at Worcester Cathedral from September 8 to September 10.
Several distinguished individuals from business, education, the arts, charitable organisations and community leadership will also receive University Fellowships in recognition of their contributions to society and their support of the university and the wider region.
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Toyah Willcox to receive University of Worcester doctorate
Singer-songwriter Toyah Willcox is amongst those who will receive honorary doctorates from the University of Worcester
She will be recognised alongside historian Professor Dame Linda Colley, journalist Helen Lewis and sports stars Dawn Scott and Lark Atkin-Davies during graduation ceremonies at Worcester Cathedral from September 8 to 10.
Professor David Green CBE DL, vice chancellor and chief executive of the University of Worcester, said: “Graduation is always one of the highlights of the university year as we celebrate the achievements of our students alongside individuals who have made exceptional contributions in their chosen fields.
• Continue reading at Worcester News. See also, University of Worcester doctorates – Toyah Willcox, here.
