The soprano, who has won critical acclaim and industry awards in a career that has spanned several decades, will collect her degree for services to the arts.

Garrett, who is known for her work with English National Opera, is an active supporter of the Sheffield based charity Lost Chord, which aims to improve the quality of life of those suffering with dementia by using musical stimuli.

Garrett said: "I am thrilled to have been awarded an honorary doctorate. For many ...