PJ Harvey has received an honorary degree from Goldsmiths University.
The singer, who was appointed an MBE last year, accepted the accolade from the London institution earlier today (September 10), alongside human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell and journalist Neal Ascherson.
PJ Harvey has been announced as one of the names to receive an honorary degree from Goldsmiths University this year.
The singer, who was appointed an MBE last year, will accept the accolade from the London university next month, along with architect Dame Zaha Hadid, human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell, journalist Neal Ascherson and poet George Szirtes.
The ceremonies will take place between September 8 and 11. PJ Harvey will be awarded on Wednesday, September 10.
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