Former Derby County defender and promotion-winner Darren Moore was today among the names to receive an Honorary Degree from the University of Derby.
Moore made 91 appearances for Derby and was an integral member of the Rams’ team that was promoted to the Premier League back in 2007.
He also scored five goals in Derby colours during a spell with the club that ran from January 2006 to the summer of 2008.
Throughout his 30-year career Moore has represented several clubs, playing and managing at all four levels of the professional pyramid.
His playing career saw him register just shy of 700 appearances across all levels, while as a manager he is closing in on 350 matches in the hotseat.
Moore also represented Jamaica at international level and was the first-ever Jamaican to manage in the Premier League.
Now manager of League One side Port Vale – promoted after finishing second in League Two in the 2024/25 season – he is an Honorary Patron for Show Racism the Red Card and has performed extensive charity work including walking the Great Wall of China in 2005 and cycling 100 miles in a day for Cure Leukemia.
Moore has been recognised for his values, engagement with the community and charity work, and has been made an Honorary Master of the University.
Each year, notable people with a strong connection to the University of Derby, the city, or the county are nominated to receive an Honorary Degree at the institution’s awards ceremonies.
Thousands of graduates, guests, industry and regional partners are to attend the ceremonies at Derby Arena between 16th-18th July.
Professor Kathryn Mitchell CBE DL, Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive of the University of Derby, said: “It gives me great pleasure to announce the outstanding individuals who will receive an honorary award for their achievements at our forthcoming award ceremonies in Derby.
“Their individual contributions in their respective fields have made a significant difference to their communities; locally, nationally, and internationally. Our honorands are an inspiration to our graduating students who are about to embark on the next stage of their journey.
“The University of Derby award ceremonies are an important occasion to congratulate this year’s graduates and to reflect on their achievements.”
