Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
We are thrilled to announce that renowned architect, author and TV presenter George Clarke has been appointed as the new Chancellor of Northumbria University.
🏠Born in Sunderland, George is one of the North East’s most inspirational success stories and champions the region at every opportunity while making a difference through his own educational charity The Ministry of Building, Innovation and Education, known as MOBIE. Best known for presenting several major TV shows for Channel 4 and Channel 5 including the long-running George Clarke's Amazing Spaces and The Restoration Man, George is passionate about using his position and access to help make a difference to everyday lives.
🗣️ “I’ve been so impressed with everything I have seen happening at Northumbria University over the years,” he said. “It is a university that delivers impactful research and innovative industry partnerships; it has outstanding global connections and brings huge regional economic benefits. But perhaps most importantly, it is a university that opens doors to education and really does change people’s lives.
🎓 “I know, from my own experience, just how transformative a university education can be and I am so honoured to take on the role of Chancellor of Northumbria University.”
🌟 George succeeds Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson who has served as a powerful ambassador in the role for the last decade. In a remarkable coincidence, she awarded George with an honorary degree on her very first day of presiding over the University’s graduation ceremonies back in 2015.
He was awarded an honorary doctorate of civil law in recognition of his irrepressible drive, determination and passion for the potential architecture has to transform lives and to improve the way we all live.
🎉 George will formally take up his post on 1 November and will preside over his first graduation ceremonies in December.
#education #university #students #GeorgeClarke
We are thrilled to announce that renowned architect, author and TV presenter George Clarke has been appointed as the new Chancellor of Northumbria University.
🏠Born in Sunderland, George is one of the North East’s most inspirational success stories and champions the region at every opportunity while making a difference through his own educational charity The Ministry of Building, Innovation and Education, known as MOBIE. Best known for presenting several major TV shows for Channel 4 and Channel 5 including the long-running George Clarke's Amazing Spaces and The Restoration Man, George is passionate about using his position and access to help make a difference to everyday lives.
🗣️ “I’ve been so impressed with everything I have seen happening at Northumbria University over the years,” he said. “It is a university that delivers impactful research and innovative industry partnerships; it has outstanding global connections and brings huge regional economic benefits. But perhaps most importantly, it is a university that opens doors to education and really does change people’s lives.
🎓 “I know, from my own experience, just how transformative a university education can be and I am so honoured to take on the role of Chancellor of Northumbria University.”
🌟 George succeeds Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson who has served as a powerful ambassador in the role for the last decade. In a remarkable coincidence, she awarded George with an honorary degree on her very first day of presiding over the University’s graduation ceremonies back in 2015.
He was awarded an honorary doctorate of civil law in recognition of his irrepressible drive, determination and passion for the potential architecture has to transform lives and to improve the way we all live.
🎉 George will formally take up his post on 1 November and will preside over his first graduation ceremonies in December.
#education #university #students #GeorgeClarke
