The University of Sheffield awarded an honorary degree to 100-year-olf women Kathleen Roberts for her hard work and dedication as she protected the steel industry’s collapse during the world war.
According to a press release issued from the University of Sheffield, “A seven-year national campaign has been launched that will recognize the contributions of female steelworkers during World War II”.
100 year-old-woman Kathleen Roberts along with hundreds of other women worked in the steel factory while men went to war. However, when the war ended, women were simply fired without ever being thanked for their service.
According to University sources, Roberts was just 18 when she worked 72 hours a week in very poor war conditions. “During World War II, Kathleen Roberts worked 72-hour weeks while being paid less than men doing the same job,” In the regard to her services, the University of Sheffield announces an honorary degree Doctor of Engineering. Earlier The University’s official account published a tweet sharing a short clip of Roberts with her graduation hat and gown.
On This Occasion, she expressed her feelings “It was such a surprise when I first heard I was to be given an Honorary Degree in Engineering, but I feel so honored and privileged to accept it on behalf of all those Women of Steel who contributed to the war effort.
“During the Women of Steel campaign, I had the pleasure of meeting some female engineering students who will now be well on their way to an engineering career. My advice to students would be to get as much hands-on experience as they can. You can’t learn everything in a book.
“But most of all, embrace every opportunity that enables you to follow your dreams.”
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