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It has been announced this week that Kevin Cahill CBE, the chief executive of Comic Relief, has been installed as the new Chancellor of Nottingham Trent University.
Taking over the reins from Sir Michael Parkinson CBE, who has retired from the role after six years, Mr Cahill's position at Nottingham Trent University will involve him undertaking a number of important duties for the institution, including representing the University on special occasions and conferring degrees at graduation ceremonies.
Speaking about his new role at the university, Mr Cahill said: "It's a real honour to take up this position. The institution is a UK leader in helping people achieve their ambitions and realise their potential, no matter what their background. I am hoping my role will enable me to play a small part in continuing this work.
"Nottingham Trent University certainly made a big impression on me when I received my honorary doctorate in 2008 and I am very much looking forward to being Chancellor."
Mr Cahill joined Comic Relief as director of education and information in February 1991 and in June 1992 he became director of communications, adding fundraising to his responsibilities. In October the following year he became deputy director (creative) taking on the creative brief across the whole organisation, including education work, TV, publicity, press and media.
Mr Cahill was made the chief executive of Comic Relief in 1997 and has played a key role in the Make Poverty History and Live 8 campaigns. In 2007 he was awarded a CBE for services to charity.
His predecessor at Nottingham Trent University and long-time friend of Comic Relief, Sir Michael Parkinson said: "I'm absolutely delighted to pass my Chancellorship on to someone like Kevin who has achieved so many great things for society and I have no doubt that he will go on to be a brilliant ambassador for the institution.
"Representing an organisation like Nottingham Trent University is an enormous privilege and I will take away many fond memories which I will cherish forever."
