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Honorary Degree and Fellowship holders

Celebrating exceptional contributions in the community

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Secretary Janet Yellen on stage at »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ graduation ceremony before receiving honorary doctorate

Recognising significant figures creating impact and progress in academia and society

At »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ, we stand by our strategic pillars to push for progress for all. Whether it's facilitating access to education, innovating in a field of knowledge or building bridges between sectors and institutions, we aim to highlight notable individuals who are creating impact for society. 

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What is an honorary degree or fellowship?

An honorary degree is awarded to individuals in recognition of outstanding service to »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ, society and/or academia. This includes transforming knowledge in a specific field, social impacts, advancing important causes and significant benefaction to »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ. 

An honorary fellowship is awarded to individuals in recognition of notably continuous involvement with, and service to, »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ. This includes promoting the University's academic purposes, fostering links between »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ and other institutions, increasing education opportunities for disadvantaged people to enter »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ and more.

Browse through holders of honorary degrees and fellowships

Our records display a list of holders who were awarded from 1952 onwards.

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