Nominations for the award of honorary degrees
Nominations for the award of honorary degrees are invited for the consideration of the Honorary Degrees Committee.
The Honorary Degrees Committee is pleased to receive nominations from any member of the University or person associated with it. In particular, it welcomes proposals that reflect the cultural diversity and international character of the University and promotes its commitment to gender equality.
The following categories are considered for honorary degree nominations:
- Academics with an international reputation who have an existing or potential academic link with the University
- National or international figures who serve as a role model for young people
- International figures who have some connection with the University, for example a common area of research
- National or international figures who serve to make a statement about the University’s position on moral or ethical issues
- Recognition of achievements which have not previously been recognised
- Persons with a local connection who have achieved a national or international reputation
The categories are indicative and where none apply the Committee will consider the justification for the case being submitted. A full and comprehensive case should be provided in support of the nomination, and include a curriculum vitae where possible.
Please read the guidelines carefully and send the completed nomination form to Clare Henderson - contact details and links to the nomination form/guidance notes to the right. Deadline for nominations and papers: 1 October 2012, for consideration by the Honorary Degrees Committee at its October meeting.