I thought I’d get that out of the way early on. A Time Lord. Lawrence is a Time Lord. Let me explain. I first met Lawrence having been encouraged to attend the launch of CARGO – Charting African ...

A Bristol poet whose early life saw him go to eight schools, spend time in care and live in "lawless" neighbourhoods has received an honorary degree. Lawrence Hoo has been awarded the Degree of ...

For most, getting a degree represents years of learning. For Lawrence Hoo, it represents a lifetime. The poet and educator today received an honorary Doctor of Letters degree from the University of ...

Prominent Bristol poet, educator and activist Lawrence Hoo has received an honorary doctorate from the University of Bristol and can now rightfully be called Doctor Hoo. Article continues below The ...

The arts and poetry scene in Bristol is no longer just the bastion of posh people, and Lawrence Hoo is proving that. The inner city based Bristol poet who grew up in care, has been recognised for his ...