Former Minister and Norwich North MP takes up Honorary Fellowship at UEA
By: Communications
Former Cabinet Minister and Member of Parliament for Norwich North, Rt Hon Chloe Smith has agreed to take up a three-year Honorary Fellowship at the University of East Anglia (UEA).
The Fellowship has been awarded in recognition of Chloe’s work with the School of Politics, Philosophy, Language and Communication Studies. Chloe will give regular guest lectures and seminars, on a voluntary, pro bono basis, to undergraduates and post-graduates.
Chloe has been at the centre of government for more than a decade, holding senior ministerial roles across a number of portfolios. UEA is grateful to her service to Norwich and Norfolk, championing range of issues such as employment opportunities, road and rail infrastructure improvements and dentistry.
Chloe said: "I am thrilled to join UEA, in its 60th year and as it renews its civic charter. As a Norwich MP, I have always valued working closely with the university. I am proud to be associated with the UEA and its partners such as the Norwich Research Park, as they continue in world-leading research and engagement.
“I hope that my 15 years of constituency public service and range of experience in legislation and leadership will be of help to the next generation of bright young people in Norwich."
UEA Vice-Chancellor Prof David Maguire said: “I am delighted that Chloe has taken up an Honorary Fellowship with our School of Politics, Philosophy, Language and Communication Studies. UEA students will have the privilege of benefitting from her insights on global and domestic political issues as well as her perspective on Westminster and Whitehall.”