Captain Harpreet Chandi MBE

Commendation

Captain Harpreet Chandi was awarded Honorary Master of the University (HonMUniv) in July 2022 at Derby Arena in recognition of her outstanding achievements in endurance performance and her determination to inspire future generations.

You can watch the video of Harpreet's commendation and acceptance (or read the transcript) below.

In July 2024, Harpreet was further awarded Honorary Doctor of the University (HonDUniv) in recognition of her world record-breaking achievements in polar exploration and her work with schools in the region.