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In 2013, David Braben was awarded an honorary degree as Doctor of Technology from Abertay University.<ref name=":3">https://scottishgames.net/2013/12/02/david-braben-receives-honorary-degree-from-abertay/</ref> Braben said: "<em>I’m delighted to receive an honorary degree today from Abertay University. As the first university in the world to teach a Computer Games Technology degree, and the organiser of the wonderful Dare to be Digital game design competition, Abertay has proven itself to be fantastically committed to educating the next generation of game developers. Computer science education is absolutely key to the future success of the UK, and linking strong school education – powered by initiatives like the Raspberry Pi – to world-leading university courses is exactly what we need to grow more great companies here."</em><ref name=":3" /> | In 2013, David Braben was awarded an honorary degree as Doctor of Technology from Abertay University.<ref name=":3">https://scottishgames.net/2013/12/02/david-braben-receives-honorary-degree-from-abertay/</ref> Braben said: "<em>I’m delighted to receive an honorary degree today from Abertay University. As the first university in the world to teach a Computer Games Technology degree, and the organiser of the wonderful Dare to be Digital game design competition, Abertay has proven itself to be fantastically committed to educating the next generation of game developers. Computer science education is absolutely key to the future success of the UK, and linking strong school education – powered by initiatives like the Raspberry Pi – to world-leading university courses is exactly what we need to grow more great companies here."</em><ref name=":3" /> | ||
[[File:Queen-Elizabeth-II-David-Braben-OBE-2014.png|thumb|250px|Queen Elizabeth II presents David Braben with his OBE]] | |||
==== Officer of the Order of the British Empire ==== | ==== Officer of the Order of the British Empire ==== | ||
Braben was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2014 Birthday Honours for services to the UK computer and video games industry. It celebrates the work he has done for both of the UK’s video game and computer industries.<ref>https://www.crowdfundinsider.com/2014/06/42227-founder-frontier-david-braben-appointed-obe-queens-birthday-honors-list/</ref> Braben said ''"I now have my medal! A huge honour, and I am very grateful to all those at Frontier that made this possible."''<ref>https://twitter.com/DavidBraben/status/535784659393970176</ref> | |||
[[File:David-Braben-OBE-Order-of-the-British-Empire-Award.png|thumb|250px|David Braben, OBE, Officer of the Order of the British Empire award]] | [[File:David-Braben-OBE-Order-of-the-British-Empire-Award.png|thumb|250px|David Braben, OBE, Officer of the Order of the British Empire award]] | ||
==== Honorary Doctorate ==== | ==== Honorary Doctorate ==== | ||