CLASS OF 2025: Reach for the stars! Space traveller and videographer awarded Honorary Doctor of Arts

Jannicke Mikkelsen can boast collaborations with Sir David Attenborough, Sir Brian May, Netflix and NASA during her career, which skyrocketed after her graduation from the University of Wolverhampton with a BA(Hons) Video and Film Production in 2012. 

More recently Jannicke was a member of the crew that broke the Guiness World Record for the fastest pole to pole orbit of the earth.  Jannicke managed the cinematography for the record-breaking effort called One More Orbit which was livestreamed. 

Jannicke has recently been a crew member of a SpaceX mission, Fram2, which was the first spaceflight where humans flew over and explored the polar regions. 

Jannicke said, “I’m proud to receive my Honorary Doctor of Arts from the University of Wolverhampton. I stand proud of an art education that has enabled me to forge a unique career as the first cinematographer in space, Astronaut and Commander of my own spacecraft. May this honour inspire others to answer their own call to explore, create, and keep your internal drive alive to break barriers on your unique path.” 

Honorary awards are presented by the University of Wolverhampton to people who have made a significant contribution to their field of expertise. 

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After graduation, graduates become members of the Alumni Association and are encouraged to keep in touch, to take advantage of a wide range of benefits and support on offer, including a discount for postgraduate study.  

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