King's Foundation chair and nominee peer admits 'misleading' doctorate claim
Summary
Dame Ann Limb, chair of the King's Foundation, acknowledged that she misled people about having completed a doctorate from the University of Liverpool. She admitted using the title "Doctor" based on honorary PhDs from other institutions. Dame Ann will step down from her Foundation role for a peerage in the House of Lords.Key Facts
- Dame Ann Limb claimed a PhD from the University of Liverpool, which she did not complete.
- She used the "Doctor" title because she received honorary PhDs from Anglia Ruskin University and the University of Northampton.
- Her online CV previously listed the PhD from Liverpool but was updated in July 2024 to remove it.
- The King's Foundation did not comment on the matter.
- Dame Ann was nominated for the House of Lords and is stepping down from her role as the Foundation's chair.
- She admitted to also misleadingly claiming an MA from the Institute of Linguistics.
- Honorary doctorates often do not confer the title "Doctor" out of respect for those who complete PhD work.
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