• Ginger Spice will be awarded an honorary doctorate by Sheffield Hallam University.
• The singer calls education a “superpower” and says it is a “wonderful privilege” to be honored.
• Horner advocates for children, young people, and women’s rights.

Geri Horner, one of the Spice Girls, will be awarded an honorary doctorate by Sheffield Hallam University for her work advocating for children, young people, and women’s rights.

Ginger Spice, the 49-year-old singer, characterized education as a “superpower” and said it was a “wonderful privilege” to be honored.

She will receive her award at a degree ceremony held during Sheffield Hallam University’s graduation fortnight in November, which will see over 12,000 students graduate this year.

Horner recently paid a visit to the university to meet Vice-Chancellor Sir Chris Husbands and students in the media, arts, and communication departments.

She learned about the South Yorkshire Children’s University program, which offers inclusive extracurricular activities to children and young people from underprivileged homes.

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Horner also visited with Dr. Suni Toor, a women’s rights expert whose work has aided female victims of violence in India and earned her an Asian Women of Achievement Award.

Horner said: “It is a great privilege to receive this honorary award from Sheffield Hallam University.

“I sincerely believe education is a superpower, supporting young people with the confidence, perspective and experience to pursue their life goals and dreams.

“I’m delighted to receive the award and very much look forward to returning to Sheffield Hallam for the graduation ceremony later this year.”

Sir Chris said: “Geri Halliwell-Horner’s contribution to raising the aspirations of children and young people alongside her commitment to promoting women’s rights align closely with the university’s mission to transform lives.

“I am delighted that she has accepted our offer to award her an honorary doctorate in recognition of her philanthropic work, and look forward to welcoming her to our community.”