THE creative director of a Southampton marketing communications firm has been awarded a prestigious title from a city university.

Ed Gould, from East Bargate-based Carswell Gould, has been honoured with a Visiting Fellowship by Southampton Solent University.

The title was handed to Ed in recognition of his contribution to the university, having given lectures to students for the past decade.

Ed has also worked with senior figures at the university to help develop its curriculum across marketing courses.