Posthumous degree awarded to Lyra McKee

The Belfast-born editor and writer was described as a ‘very special student’ by her former lecturer, Professor Paul Bradshaw.

Wed, 08 Jan, 2020 - 07:17

Digital Desk staff

Lyra McKee, the young Northern Ireland journalist fatally shot during rioting in Derry in April 2019, has been posthumously awarded a Master of Arts degree in online journalism by Birmingham City University.

The Belfast-born editor and writer was described as a ‘very special student’ by her former lecturer, Professor Paul Bradshaw.

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Courts Lyra McKee Place: Belfast Place: Northern Ireland Place: Derry Place: Symphony Hall, Birmingham Person: Lyra McKee Person: Paul Bradshaw Person: Lyra Person: Nichola Corner Person: John Corner Organisation: Birmingham City University

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