course in Animation and Visual Effects, launched in September 2013. Bucks New University, in partnership with the UK's largest non-metropolitan Police service Thames Valley Police, offers a Degree Apprenticeship for new Police entrants. Academics Trevor Baylis was a frequent guest lecturer, and was present at a 2004 graduation ceremony and graduate degree show; he received an honorary degree from the university in 2007, and was present at the official opening of the Gateway building in 2010. Notable alumni Noel Fielding – Actor and comedian Dave Brown – Actor and comedian Veronica Carlson – Model and actress Philip Koomen – Furniture designer Rebecca Stephens – Musician Fans of Kate – Indie Rock Band Otto Decker – U.S.A. International Football player Lucian Ercolani – Furniture designer John Bolam – Artist Chris Joyce – Actor Jay Blades – Furniture restorer and TV Presenter. First BNU Chancellor Robin Day - Furniture designer Naomi Riches - Paralympian medal winning rower Brooke Kinsella - Actress and author Chloe Rogers - England International Hockey player Ricardo P. Lloyd – Actor and activist Howard Jones - Musician See also Armorial of UK universities List of universities in the UK Thames Valley Health Innovation and Education Cluster References YouStudy.com | admission, bachelor, masters, phd, english External links Buckinghamshire New University – official website Bucks Students' Union Education in Buckinghamshire Higher education colleges in England Educational institutions established in 1999 High Wycombe 1999 establishments in England Universities UK