BNU graduate Jay Blades MBE appointed as Buckinghamshire New University’s first Chancellor
Jay Blades MBE is to be the first Chancellor of Buckinghamshire New University (BNU), where he was a student before launching a career which has seen him rise to award-winning broadcaster, modern furniture restorer, social entrepreneur and receive an MBE in 2021 for services to craft.
BNU is working with Jay to develop new furniture-related courses and facilities, as part of a £15.1m programme to develop its High Wycombe Campus, and create legacy projects to provide opportunities and benefits for both students and local communities.
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