Blur drummer David Rowntree has received an honorary award from the University of Greenwich.

The internationally acclaimed musician became an Honorary Doctor of Laws (HonLLD) at a ceremony held at the Greenwich Campus on July 21.

David studied for an HND in Computer Science at the university’s predecessor, Thames Polytechnic, graduating in 1984.

As well as his music career, David has become a pilot, animation film-maker, professional lawyer, composer, international DJ, and politician.