Honorary Graduates

Each year, following very careful consideration, the University bestows a number of honorary degrees on distinguished individuals who merit special recognition for outstanding achievement and distinction in a field or activity consonant with the mission of the University.

The people concerned receive their degrees at graduation ceremonies in the Great Hall of the Wills Memorial Building.

During the ceremony an oration is delivered in commendation of each honorary graduand.

The awarding of an honorary degree to an individual is recommended by the Honorary Degrees Committee and approved by Senate and Board of Trustees.

Previous honorary graduates

Details of previous honorary graduates are available.