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Location - Bolton, Greater Manchester
Honorary Fellowships were awarded from 1988 to 2005, then, when the university title was achieved in 2005, Honorary Doctorates were awarded from 2006. Honorary awards are conferred at degree ceremonies and we are honoured that these people have accepted our degrees.
Carl Ward
For his outstanding contribution to Education
Doctor of Education
Christopher Morris
For his outstanding contribution to Engineering
Master of Engineering
Dr David Kevin Jones
For his outstanding contribution to Health
Doctor of Health Care
Elisabeth Long
For her outstanding contribution to Psychology
Doctor of Social Science
Ged O'Dwyer
For his outstanding contribution to Engineering
Doctor of Engineering (Hon.DEng)
Dr George M Fernie
For his outstanding contribution to Law
Doctor of Laws
Guy Kioni
For his outstanding contribution to Business
Doctor of Business Administration
Hitesh Patel
For his outstanding contribution to Engineering
Doctor of Engineering (Hon.DEng)
Judith Bromley
For her outstanding contribution to Law and the Community
Doctor of Laws
Kenan Poleo
For his outstanding contribution to Diplomacy
Doctor of Letters
Marco Gatti
For his outstanding contribution to Services to Finance
Doctor of Business Administration
Marie Oxtoby
For her outstanding contribution to Health in the Community
Doctor of Health Care
Mehmet Gültekin
For his outstanding contribution to Education
Doctor of Education
Michael Josephson MBE
For his outstanding contribution to Charitable Work
Doctor of Social Science
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
For her outstanding contribution to Global Economics and Diplomacy
Doctor of Business Administration
Philip John Britton
For his outstanding contribution to Education
Doctor of Education
Raj Nambiar
For his outstanding contribution to International Education
Doctor of Education
Raymond Andrew Voyce
For his outstanding contribution to Psychology
Doctor of Social Science
Sam Sherrington
For her outstanding contribution to Health
Doctor of Health Care
Victoria Claire
For her outstanding contribution to Public Art
Doctor of Arts
William Dyson
For his outstanding contribution to Education
Doctor of Education
Professor Christopher Dorries OBE
For his outstanding contribution to Coroners and the Coronial Law Service
Doctor of Laws (Hon.LLD)
Clive Memmott OBE
For his outstanding contribution to Business
Doctor of Business Administration (Hon.DBA)
Diane Hawkins JP LLB
For her outstanding contribution to Charitable Work
Doctor of Laws (Hon.LLD)
Diane Morgan
For her outstanding contribution to Television and Comedy
Doctor of Arts (Hon.DArts)
Dimitris Politopoulos
For his outstanding contribution to Technology and Engineering
Doctor of Engineering (Hon.DEng)
Don Wightman
For his outstanding contribution to Business
Doctor of Business Administration (Hon.DBA)
Elaine Willcox
For her outstanding contribution to Broadcasting
Doctor of Social Sciences (Hon.DSocSci)
Ghazal Baig
For her outstanding contribution to Health Care
Doctor of Health Care (Hon.DHC)
James Martin
For his outstanding contribution to Hospitality and Entertainment
Doctor of Arts (Hon.DArts)
Dr Jason Challender
For his outstanding contribution to Civil Engineering
Doctor of Engineering (Hon.DEng)
Jon Lord
For his outstanding contribution to Bolton
Doctor of Social Sciences (Hon.DSocSci)
Dr Luca Beccarri
For his outstanding contribution to International Law
Doctor of Laws (Hon.LLD)
Panagiotis Notis Mitarachi
For his outstanding contribution to Business and Politics
Doctor of Business Administration (Hon.DBA)
Professor Bob Johnson
For his outstanding contribution to Psychology
Doctor of Science (Hon.DSc)
Richard Skerritt
For his outstanding contribution to Sustainable Tourism Development
Doctor of Social Science (Hon.DSocSci)
Saif Al Seiari
For his outstanding contribution to Transnational Education
Doctor of Engineering (Hon.DEng)
Stuart Proffitt OBE
For his outstanding contribution to Publishing
Doctor of Letters (Hon.DLitt)
Tess Daly
For her outstanding contribution to Entertainment
Doctor of Arts (Hon.DArts)
HHJ Thomas Teague KC
For his outstanding contribution to Law
Doctor of Laws (Hon.LLD)
Mr Tony Ratcliffe
In recognition of his sustained and dedicated service to the University
Honorary Master of Engineering (Hon. MEng)
Hon Mark Brantley
For his outstanding contribution to Politics
Doctor of Laws (Hon. LLD)
Admiral The Rt Hon Baron West of Spithead GCB DSC PC
For his outstanding contribution to the Safety and Security of the United Kingdom
Doctor of Laws (Hon. LLD)
Dr Darryn Allcorn
For his outstanding contribution to Nursing
Doctor of Health Care (Hon.DHC)
Dr Ayaz Bhuta MBE
For his outstanding contribution to Sport & the Community
Doctor of Science (Hon.DSc)
Dr Melvin Bradley
For his outstanding contribution to Mental Health Services
Doctor of Health Care (Hon.DHC)
Dr Sharon Brittan
For her outstanding contribution to Sport & the Community
Doctor of the University (Hon.DUniv)
Mr Shaun Buckley
For his outstanding contribution to Higher Education
Master of the University (Hon.MUniv)
Dr Stephen Conn
For his outstanding contribution to the University
Doctor of Business Administration (Hon.DBA)
Dr Nick Dudman
For his outstanding contribution to Creative Industry
Doctor of Innovation (Hon.DInn)
Dr Owain Wyn Evans
For his outstanding contribution to Broadcasting
Doctor of Arts (Hon.DArts)
Dr Alan Fletcher
For his outstanding contribution to Medical Services
Doctor of Health Care (Hon.DHC)
Professor Dr Andrew Hargreaves
For his outstanding contribution to Global Higher Education
Doctor of Education (Hon.EdD)
Professor Dr David Hargreaves
For his outstanding contribution to Global Higher Education
Doctor of Education (Hon.EdD)
Dr Rehan Hassan
For his outstanding contribution to Innovation in the Technology Sector
Doctor of Engineering (Hon.DEng)
Dr Ansar Hussain
For his outstanding contribution to Law
Doctor of Laws (Hon.LLD)
Dr Mike James
For his outstanding contribution to Sport & the Community
Doctor of the University (Hon.DUniv)
Dr Jonathan Kendrick
For his outstanding contribution to Digital Communications, Industry & Education
Doctor of Business Administration (Hon.DBA)
Professor Dr Tom Kennie
For his outstanding contribution to Global Higher Education
Doctor of Education (Hon.EdD)
Rt Hon Dr Teodoro Lonfernini
For his outstanding contribution to Politics
Doctor of Science (Hon.DSc)
Dr Helen Lowey
For her outstanding contribution to Public Health
Doctor of Health Care (Hon.DHC)
Mr Akeim Mundell BEM
Alumni Fellow of the University (FUniv)
Dr Clive Myrie
For his outstanding contribution to Broadcasting, Television & Society
Doctor of Social Science (Hon.DSocSci)
Dr Julie Oldham OBE
For her outstanding contribution to Library & Museum Services
Doctor of Arts (Hon.DArts)
Dr Clare Pollard
For her outstanding contribution to Literature
Doctor of Letters (Hon.DLitt)
Dr Jayesh Ranjan
For his outstanding contribution to the development of collaborative relationships between India and Manchester (particularly in the technology sector)
Doctor of the University (Hon.DUniv)
Dr Nick Richardson
For his outstanding contribution to Technology & Data Analytics
Doctor of Innovation (Hon.DInn)
Dr Jenny Ryan
For her outstanding contribution to Television & Entertainment
Doctor of Arts (Hon.DArts)
Dr David Saltiel
For his outstanding contribution to Business & the Community
Doctor of Philosophy (Hon.DPhil)
Dr Ali Raza Siddiqui
For his outstanding contribution to International Business & Commerce
Doctor of Business Administration (Hon.DBA)
Dr Lisa Stansfield
For her outstanding contribution to Music & Entertainment
Doctor of Arts (Hon.DArts)
Dr Annabel Tiffin
For her outstanding contribution to Broadcasting
Doctor of Arts (Hon.DArts)
Dr Helen Wall
For her outstanding contribution to Public Health
Doctor of Health Care (Hon.DHC)
Dr Sophie Willan
For her outstanding contribution to Television & Comedy
Doctor of Arts (Hon.DArts)
Dr Anthony Unsworth
For his outstanding contribution to the University
Doctor of Business Administration (Hon.DBA)
Dr William Webster
For his outstanding contribution to Education
Doctor of Education (Hon.EdD)
Dr Dean Holdsworth
For his outstanding contribution to sport
Doctor of the University (Hon.DUniv)
Dr Gill Smallwood
For her outstanding services to women and children
Doctor of the University (Hon.DUniv)
Dr John C C May DL
For his outstanding contribution to young people
Doctor of Social Science (Hon.DSocSci)
Dr Kelvin Fletcher
For his outstanding contribution to entertainment and motorsport
Doctor of the University (Hon.DUniv)
Dr Ken Eglinton
For his outstanding contribution to business and commerce
Doctor of Business Administration (Hon.DBA)
Dr Ken Heathcote
For his outstanding contribution to Sport
Doctor of the University (Hon.DUniv)
Dr Lesley Martin-Wright JP DL
For her outstanding contribution to business and commerce
Doctor of Business Administration (Hon.DBA)
The Rt Hon. the Lord Baker of Dorking CH
For his outstanding contribution to education
Doctor of Education (Hon.EdD)
Dr Matt Cain
For his outstanding contribution to Literature and the Community
Doctor of the University (Hon.DUniv)
Dr Rebecca Long-Bailey MP
For her outstanding contribution to local and national politics
Doctor of Social Science (Hon.DSocSci)
Dr Shobna Gulati DL
For her outstanding contribution to entertainment and the community
Doctor of Arts (Hon.DArts)
Dr Stephen Critchlow
For his outstanding contribution to health and sustainability
Doctor of the University (Hon.DUniv)
Dr Stephen Peter Hodgson
For his outstanding contribution to education
Doctor of Health Care (Hon.DHC)
Dr Stuart Procter
For his outstanding contribution to the hospitality industry
Doctor of Business Administration (Hon.DBA)
Dr Tasos Pattichis
For his outstanding contribution to the town of Bolton
Doctor of the University (Hon.DUniv)
Canon Professor Timothy Wheeler
For his outstanding contribution to higher education
Doctor of Education (Hon.EdD)
Dr Yasmin Qureshi MP
For her outstanding contribution to politics and the local community
Doctor of Social Science (Hon.DSocSci)
Professor Iqbal Singh OBE
For his outstanding contribution to the Health Sector (particularly in his work with BAME health professionals and communities)
Doctor of Health Care (Hon.DHC)
Dr Alan Gemmell OBE
For his outstanding contribution to the development of trade relationships between the UK and India, (particularly his work during the coronavirus pandemic in helping student mobility)
Doctor of the University (Hon.DUniv)
Dr Alistair Jarvis
For his outstanding contribution to Higher Education, (particularly during the Covid-19 pandemic)
Doctor of Education (Hon.EdD)
Dr Chris Green MP
For his outstanding contribution to the town of Bolton
Doctor of the University (Hon.DUniv)
Dr David Ricardo-Pearce
For his outstanding contribution to the Theatre
Doctor of Arts (Hon.DArts)
Dr Greg Walker
For his outstanding contribution to Higher Education, (particularly during the Covid-19 pandemic)
Doctor of Education (Hon.EdD)
Dr Fiona Noden
For her outstanding contribution to the Health Sector and Community Wellbeing, (particularly during the coronavirus pandemic)
Doctor of Health Care (Hon.DHC)
Dr Harpal Singh Matharu
For his outstanding contribution to hospitality
Doctor of Business Administration (Hon.DBA)
Dr Paul Martin OBE
For his outstanding contribution to the community
Doctor of Social Science (Hon.DSocSci)
Dr Rasha Said Khawaja
For her outstanding contribution to business innovation
Doctor of Business Administration (Hon.DBA)
Dr Tony Oakman
For his outstanding contribution to the town of Bolton
Doctor of the University (Hon.DUniv)
Dr Sarosh Zaiwalla
For his outstanding contribution to Law
Doctor of Laws (Hon.LLD)
Dr Daren Mochrie
For his outstanding contribution to the Ambulance Service and the Health Sector (particularly during the coronavirus pandemic),
Doctor of Health Care (Hon.DHC)
Dr Vanessa Kirby
For her outstanding services to Dramatic Arts
Doctor of Arts (Hon.DArts)
The Right Honourable Dr Prodromos Prodromou
For his outstanding contribution to academia and politics
Doctor of Education (Hon.EdD)
Dr Shanu Hinduja
For her outstanding contribution to the economy
Doctor of Business Administration (Hon.DBA)
Yannis Katsaounis
For his outstanding services to international business
Doctor of Business Administration
Baroness Newlove
For her outstanding services to victim support
Doctor of Laws
Bernard Waldron MBE
For his outstanding contribution to business
Doctor of Business Administration
Tawfic Khoury
For his outstanding services to civil engineering
Doctor of Engineering
Ian Savage
For his outstanding services to the media
Doctor of the University
Doctor Jackie Bene
For her outstanding contribution to medicine
Doctor of Health Care
Chris Houghton
For his outstanding services to charity
Doctor of the University
Maurice Watkins CBE
For his outstanding services to sport
Doctor of Laws
Professor Doctor Mehmet Akalin
For his outstanding contribution to Higher Education and Research
Doctor of Education
Andy Burnham
For his outstanding services to the North West
Doctor of the University
Elaine Constantine
For her outstanding contribution to creative and film industries
Doctor of Arts
Neill Gorton
For his outstanding services to the creative industry
Doctor of Innovation
Reverend Phil Mason
For his outstanding services to the community
Doctor of the University
Philip Isgar
For his outstanding contribution to civil engineering
Doctor of Engineering
His Honour Judge Peter Thorton QC
For his outstanding contribution to the legal profession
Doctor of Laws
To commemorate the Installation of our third Chancellor, the Earl of St Andrews, the University awarded 16 Honorary Doctorates
Christopher Ball
For his outstanding services to further education
Doctor of Education
Mark Eager
For his outstanding contribution to music and performance
Doctor of Arts
Joseph William Foster
For his outstanding services to economic development
Doctor of the University
Michael Griffiths
For his outstanding services to further education
Doctor of Education
Professor Dame Caroline Humphrey DBE FBA
For her outstanding contribution to the field of anthropology
Doctor of Philosophy
Richard Hurst
For his outstanding services to the community
Doctor of the University
Ahmed Paul Keeler
For his outstanding contribution to the understanding of the exchanges and the inter-connection between cultures and civilisations
Doctor of Laws
Mustafa Mohammed
For his outstanding contribution to dental education
Doctor of Health Care
Claire Moreland DL
For her outstanding services to arts
Doctor of Arts
William Morris
For his outstanding contribution to foreign policy, international dialogue and peace
Doctor of Laws
Uday Nayak
For his outstanding contribution to aviation
Doctor of Science
David Singleton
For his outstanding services to young people and the community
Doctor of Social Science
Frederick John Stuart
For his outstanding services to engineering
Doctor of Engineering
Councillor Carole Swarbrick
For her outstanding services to the community
Doctor of the University
Councillor Linda Thomas
For her outstanding services to the community
Doctor of the University
Professor John Wallwork CBE
For his outstanding contribution to the field of medicine
Doctor of Health Care
The Earl of St Andrews
For his contribution to public service
Doctor of Laws
Dr Andrew Cowan
For his outstanding contribution to business and industrial development
Doctor of Business Administration (Hon.DBA)
Dr Andrew Fleming
For his outstanding contribution to the British Civil Service
Doctor of Philosophy (Hon.DPhil)
Dr Atul Pathak
For his outstanding contribution to business
Doctor of Business Administration (Hon.DBA)
Dr Bill Dawson
For his outstanding contribution to the community
Doctor of the University (Hon.DUniv)
Sir Cary Cooper CBE
For his outstanding contribution to psychology
Doctor of Education (Hon.EdD)
Professor Christopher Bigsby
For his outstanding contribution to arts and literature
Doctor of Arts (Hon D.Arts)
Sir David Dalton
For his outstanding contribution to health care
Doctor of Health Care (Hon.DHC)
Dr Elena Ambrosiadou
For her outstanding services to Financial Markets
Doctor of Business Administration (Hon.DBA)
Sir John Hayes
For his outstanding contribution to Further Education and Apprenticeships
Doctor of Education (Hon.EdD)
Sir John Sorrell CBE
For his outstanding contribution to education
Doctor of Education (Hon.EdD)
Dr Karen Partington
For her outstanding contribution to health care
Doctor of Health Care (Hon.DHC)
Dr Maurizio Bragagni
For his outstanding contribution to business
Doctor of Business Administration (Hon.DBA)
Professor Nadey Hakim
For his outstanding contribution to aesthetics
Doctor of Arts (Hon.DArts)
Professor Nawal Prinja
For his outstanding contribution to the energy industry
Doctor of Engineering (Hon.DEng)
Dr Onelanna Seito-Kgokgwe
For her outstanding contribution to education
Doctor of Education (Hon.EdD)
Professor Patrick Trodden
For his outstanding contribution to education
Doctor of Education (Hon.EdD)
Dr Peter Cowgill
For his outstanding contribution to business
Doctor of Business Administration (Hon.DBA)
Dr Robert George Fernley
For his outstanding contribution to automotive engineering
Doctor of Engineering (Hon.DEng)
Dr Rohan Pallewatta
For his outstanding contribution to international business
Doctor of Business Administration (Hon.DBA)
Professor Rolf Richterich
For his outstanding contribution to engineering
Doctor of Engineering (DEng)
Dr Selva Pankaj
For his outstanding contribution to further and higher education
Doctor of Education (Hon.EdD)
Dr Sue Lomax
For her outstanding contribution to education
Doctor of Education (Hon.EdD)
Dr Sue Luke
For her outstanding contribution to performing arts
Doctor of Arts (Hon.DArts)
Dr Angelos Syrigos
For his outstanding contribution to Poltical Sciences
Doctor of Science (Hon.DSc)
Ismail Amla
For his outstanding contribution to Business
Doctor of Business Administration
Reena Banks
For her outstanding contribution in performing arts
Master of Arts
Sir Peter Fahy
For his outstanding contribution to Greater Manchester and to Charitable Works
Doctor of Social Science
Professor David Ford OBE
For his outstanding contribution to higher education Professor
Doctor of Divinity
Michael Gunn
For his outstanding contribution to higher education
Doctor of Education
Mark Sheen
For his outstanding contribution to the University of Bolton
Doctor of the University
Dame Janet Smith DBE
For her outstanding contribution to the legal profession
Doctor of Laws
Martin Taylor
For his outstanding contribution to the University and to public musical performance
Master of Arts
Lawrence Tomlinson
For his outstanding contribution to motor engineering and to sport
Doctor of Science
Dr Jin Yang
For his outstanding contribution to higher education
Doctor of Education
Ken Adshead
For his outstanding contribution to art and education
Doctor of Education
Trish Armstrong-Child
for her outstanding contribution to health care.
Doctor of Health Care
Margaret Asquith
For her outstanding contribution to Bolton
Doctor of the University
Carilyn Baxendale
For her outstanding contribution to education
Doctor of Arts
Carl Austin-Behan
For his outstanding contribution to the community
Doctor of the University
Simon Blagden CBE
or his outstanding contribution to business and charity
Doctor of Business Administration
Professor Sonia Blandford
For her outstanding contribution to education
Doctor of Science
Sir Graham Brady
For his outstanding contribution to national politics
Doctor of Science
Professor Norman Davies
For his outstanding contribution to history
Doctor of Arts
Joe Egan
For his outstanding contribution to law
Doctor of Laws
Sotiris Foutsis
For his outstanding contribution to education
Doctor of Philosophy in the field of education
Elaine Inglesby-Burke CBE
For her outstanding contribution to health care
Doctor of Health Care
Sylvia Lancaster OBE
For her outstanding contribution to education
Doctor of the University
HHJ Mark Lucraft QC
For his outstanding contribution to law
Doctor of Laws
Professor John Lumley
For his outstanding contribution to medical science
Doctor of Science
Fiona Murphy MBE
For her outstanding contribution to nursing
Doctor of Health Care
Elizabeth Newman
For her outstanding contribution to arts and Bolton
Doctor of Arts
Arthur Parsons
For his outstanding contribution to gaming technology
Doctor of Innovation
Andrew Roberts
For his outstanding contribution to education
Doctor of Education
Professor David Titterington
For his outstanding contribution to music
Doctor of Arts
Professor Willem Toet
For his outstanding contribution to motorsport engineering
Doctor of Engineering
The Honourable Mr Justice Turner
For his outstanding contribution to law
Doctor of Laws
Kui Man Gerry Yeung OBE DL
For his outstanding contribution to charity
Doctor of the University
Dr Christopher Brookes
For his outstanding contribution to the medical profession
Doctor of Healthcare
Cllr Martin Donaghy
For his outstanding contribution to the town of Bolton and the University
Doctor of the University
Mike Dwan
For his outstanding contribution to education
Doctor of Education
Phil Gartside
For his outstanding contribution to the Bolton community and football
Doctor of Education
Anthony Griffin
For his outstanding contribution to sport and charity
Doctor of Science
HH Iain Hamilton CBE
For his outstanding contribution to the legal profession
Doctor of Laws
Amir Khan
For his outstanding contribution to sport and charity
Doctor of Science
Sajid Mahmood
For his outstanding contribution to sport
Doctor of Arts
Tracey Neville
For her outstanding contribution to sport and charity
Doctor of Science
Eamonn O’Neal DL
For his outstanding contribution to charity and the media
Doctor of Arts
Pam Tatlow
For her outstanding contribution to higher education
Doctor of Education
Alan Walsh
For his outstanding contribution to the town of Bolton
Doctor of the University
William Brett Warburton
For his outstanding contribution to the food industry and scientific research
Doctor of Science
The Right Hon Baroness Warsi PC
For her outstanding contribution to politics
Doctor of Social Science
Dave Whelan
For his outstanding contribution to sport and charity
Doctor of Business Administration
Dr Chris Minta
For his unique service and lifetime achievements on behalf of both the institution and the Higher Education Sector
Lifetime Fellowship
David Ratcliffe
For his outstanding contribution to international education
Doctor of Education
Aaqil Ahmed
For outstanding contribution to the media and broadcasting
Doctor of Letters
John Blackmore
For outstanding contribution to the arts
Doctor of Arts
Hilary Devey LLD FRSA FCILT
For outstanding contribution to business
Doctor of Business Administration
A J Jenkinson OBE
For outstanding contribution to the Bolton Institute of Technology
Posthumously admitted to the Honorary degree of Doctor of Science
Ann Johnson
For outstanding contribution to health care
Doctor of Health Care
Ayub Khan-Din
For outstanding contribution to the arts
Doctor of Letters
David Kaye
For outstanding contribution to the Bolton community
Doctor of the University
Tony Keating
For outstanding contribution to motor vehicle engineering
Doctor of Engineering
Councillor Cliff Morris
For outstanding contribution to the town of Bolton
Doctor of the University
Fabrice Muamba
For outstanding contribution to sport and of the clinicians who save lives in the field of emergency and acute medicine
Doctor of Science
Professor Peter Simons
For outstanding contribution to philosophy
Doctor of Philosophy
Dr Geoffrey Tabbron
For outstanding contribution to education
Doctor of Education
To commemorate the Installation of our second Chancellor, the Rt Hon Lord Justice Ryder Kt TD DL MA (Cantab) LLD FRSA, and celebrate 190 years as an educational establishment in Bolton, the University awarded 19 Honorary Doctorates – one for each decade of our history.
Mark Brocklehurst
For his outstanding contribution to charity
Doctor of Humanities
Atul Chauhan
For his outstanding contribution to education
Doctor of Education
Fred Done
For his outstanding contribution to charity and sport
Doctor of Business Administration
Sue Duncan
For her outstanding contribution to the higher education
Doctor of Laws
Chris Eagles
For his outstanding contribution to sport
Doctor of Science
Ian Goldrein QC
For his outstanding contribution to the legal profession
Doctor of Laws
John Grant
For his outstanding contribution to motorsport
Doctor of Engineering
Paul Griffiths DL
For his outstanding contribution to the services of the community
Doctor of Arts
Her Honour Judge Margaret de Haas QC
For her outstanding contribution to the legal profession
Doctor of Laws
Susan K Hodgkiss CBE DL
For her outstanding contribution to the arts and the community
Doctor of Arts
Professor Anthony Howell
For his outstanding contribution to cancer research
Doctor of Science
Margot Leicester
For her outstanding contribution to theatre and television
Doctor of Arts
Martine McCutcheon
For her outstanding contribution to entertainment
Doctor of Arts
The Rt Hon Sir James Munby QC
For his outstanding contribution to the legal profession
Doctor of Laws
Councillor Dr Colin Shaw
For his outstanding contribution to the community
Doctor of Humanities
Professor Ian Stewart
For his outstanding contribution to politics and the community
Doctor of Philosophy
The Rt Hon Baroness Taylor of Bolton PC
For her outstanding contribution to the community
Doctor of Social Science
Professor David Thacker
For his outstanding contribution to the theatre
Doctor of Arts
Maureen Warburton
For her outstanding contribution to education
Doctor of Education
Honorary Award Recipients 2014 Degree congregation ceremonies
Imran Akram
For his outstanding contribution to the legal profession
Doctor of Business Administration
Dr John S Bailey
For his outstanding contribution to International education and leadership
Doctor of Education
Margaret Blenkinsop
For her outstanding contribution to theatre and the Bolton community
Doctor of Arts
Adrian Brooks
For his outstanding contribution to business and entertainment
Doctor of Business Administration
Professor John Brooks
For his outstanding contribution to Higher Education and the Northwest
Doctor of Education
Roy Brooks
For his outstanding contribution to Automotive Engineering
Doctor of Engineering
His Honour Judge Tim Clayson
For his outstanding contribution to the legal profession
Doctor of Laws
Ryan Giggs OBE
For his outstanding contribution to sport
Doctor of Science
Sean Harriss
For his outstanding contribution to the Bolton community
Doctor of Public Administration
Sylvia Kay
For her outstanding contribution to the University of Bolton and its Governance
Doctor of Laws
Dan Keating
For his outstanding contribution to the Bolton community and football
Doctor of Business Administration
Simon P Kelly
For his outstanding contribution to health and ophthalmology
Doctor of Health Care
Gill Richards
For her outstanding contribution to education
Doctor of Education
John Roberts
For his outstanding contribution to local business
Doctor of Business Administration
Nicola Shindler
For her outstanding contribution to broadcasting
Doctor of Letters
Antonia Sotgiu
For her outstanding contribution to music
Doctor of Arts
Leigh Vallance
For her outstanding contribution to health care
Doctor of Health Care
Anna Vissi
For her outstanding contribution to international music
Doctor of Arts
Sir Philip Craven MBE
For his outstanding contribution to sport and in particular to the London Paralympics 2012
Doctor of Science
Keith Davies
For his significant contribution to the town of Bolton
Master of the University
Rev Canon Paul Denby MBE JP DL
For his outstanding contribution to Bolton and the region
Doctor of Divinity
President Elias Foutsis
For his entrepreneurial approach to higher education and in particular the partnership with the University of Bolton
Doctor of the University
Jason Kenny OBE
For his outstanding contribution to sport and in particular to the world of cycling and his contribution to the London Olympic Games
Doctor of Science
Neil Myerson LLP
For his outstanding contribution to the University of Bolton
Doctor of Laws
Professor David Phoenix OBE
For his outstanding contribution to higher education, management and scholarship in the Northwest
Doctor of the University
The Rt Hon Lord Justice Ryder Kt TD DL MA (Cantab) LLD FRSA
For his outstanding contribution to the legal profession
Doctor of Laws
David Tomlinson
For his outstanding contribution to the reputation of the University of Bolton
Doctor of the University
John Walsh OBE
For his outstanding contribution to the town of Bolton
Doctor of the University
Mike Chapman
For outstanding contribution to education and health
Doctor of Health Care
Stan Cording
For outstanding contribution to the University
Master of the University
Garry Ion
For outstanding contribution to civil engineering and overseas developments
Doctor of Engineering
Elizabeth Kay MBE
For outstanding contribution to education and the community
Doctor of Education
Stuart Maconie
For outstanding contribution to broadcasting and communication
Doctor of Letters
Professor Peter Marsh
For outstanding contribution to the University
Doctor of the University
Amy Nuttall
For outstanding contribution to theatre and the dramatic arts
Doctor of Arts
Lord Bhikhu Parekh
For outstanding contribution to the development of political thought
Doctor of Philosophy
Mark Radcliffe
For outstanding contribution to broadcasting and communication
Doctor of Letters
Fred Slack
For outstanding contribution to education in the community
Doctor of Letters
Warren Smith KStJ JP LLD
For outstanding contribution to Civic Society and Greater Manchester
Doctor of Laws
Dr Joyce Tyldesley
For outstanding contribution to education and culture
Doctor of Letters
Sam Allardyce
For his outstanding contribution to football
Doctor of the University
Gordon Burns
For his outstanding contribution to broadcasting
Doctor of Letters
Alan Cornthwaite
For his outstanding contribution to higher education provision for the construction and built environment sectors
Doctor of Engineering
Chris Minta
For his outstanding contribution to education and to the University as Governor and national trade union leadership
Doctor of the University
Professor Iqbal Memon
For his outstanding contribution to ethnicity and health and to the University as a Governor and Chair of the Governors
Doctor of the University
Baroness Morris of Bolton OBE DL
For his outstanding contribution to legislative processes and democracy
Doctor of Laws
Jason Kenny
For his outstanding contribution to sport
Master of the University
Professor Oleg Liber Elizabeth Tatman MBE
For her outstanding contribution to the Bolton community
Doctor of University
Oleg Liber
For his outstanding contribution to the University
Doctor of Science
Heik Saud
For his outstanding contribution to the University
Doctor of the University
Zubair Hanslot
For his contribution to the establishment of the University of Bolton in Ras al Khaimah
Doctor of Engineering
Jason Kenny OBE as an Honorary Master
For his outstanding contribution to sport
Master of the University
Sudhir Kartha
For his contribution to the establishment of the University of Bolton in Ras al Khaimah
Doctor of the University
To celebrate the Installation of Baroness Morris of Bolton OBE DL as the first Chancellor of the University of Bolton, those who had previously been awarded Honorary Fellowships were invited to accept an Honorary Doctorate. Those who accepted the invitation were:
George Almond CBE OStJ DL
For his outstanding contribution to the Fire Service and the region as County Fire Officer, President of the Institute of Fire Engineers and Deputy Lieutenant of the County of Greater Manchester
Doctor of Engineering
Professor Arup Banerjee OBE
For his outstanding contribution to medicine, especially medical education and research into ageing
Doctor of Science
Peter Bounds
For his outstanding contribution to local government in Bolton and Liverpool
Doctor of the University
Brian Bruce
For his outstanding contribution to the University of Bolton, principally as a Governor and as Chair of the Governing Board
Doctor of the University
Josephine Burns
For her outstanding contribution to the arts and creative industries in Manchester and the North West
Doctor of Arts
Jim Cartwright
For his outstanding contribution to the theatre as an innovative and highly influential playwright
Doctor of Letters
John Cassidy
For his outstanding contribution to poetry and the teaching of creative writing
Doctor of Letters
Cynthia Clarke
For her outstanding contribution to health and community relations
Doctor of the University
Sir Alan Cockshaw
For his outstanding contribution to the civil engineering industry and urban regeneration
Doctor of Engineering
Andrew Dickson
For his outstanding contribution to business and the community in Bolton
Doctor of Business Administration
Pat Dickson
For her outstanding contribution to further education, the arts, business and the community in Bolton
Doctor of Education
Frank Finlay CBE
For his outstanding contribution to theatre, film and television as a distinguished and highly regarded actor
Doctor of Arts
Les Gent
For his outstanding contribution to journalism and local history
Doctor of Letters
Jeremy Glover MBE
For his outstanding contribution to Bolton, as Chief Executive of Bolton Lads and Girls Club
Doctor of the University
Anthony Goldstone OBE DL
For his outstanding contribution to business and commerce
Doctor of Business Administration
Professor John Grant
For his outstanding contribution to writing, especially as the creator of the “Lovejoy” novels
Doctor of Letters
Gordon Hargreaves
For his outstanding contribution to Bolton, as a businessman and chair of Bolton Wanderers FC
Doctor of the University
Dr Ron Hill MBE
For his outstanding contribution to Sport & textile technology
Doctor of Science
Dr Brian Iddon MP
For his outstanding contribution to higher education, science and technology and to Bolton and the University of Bolton
Doctor of Science
Andrew Kluge
For his outstanding contribution to business and enterprise in Bolton
Doctor of Business Administration
Sir Harold Kroto FRS
For his outstanding contribution to science and innovation
Doctor of Science
Nobel Prize laureate Roy Lancaster OBE
For his outstanding contribution to horticulture and broadcasting
Doctor of Science
Joseph Locke MBE FR Eng
For his outstanding contribution to structural engineering
Doctor of Engineering
James McKnight
For his outstanding contribution to mechanical and automotive engineering Chris Mack – Doctor of the University For his outstanding contribution to the University of Bolton, as Governor and Deputy Chair of the Governors
Doctor of Engineering
Baroness Zahida Manzoor CBE
For her outstanding contribution to race relations and the health services
Doctor of Social Science
Michael Parker
For his outstanding contribution to textile studies and the textile industry
Doctor of Materials Technology
Lord Adam Patel of Blackburn
For his outstanding contribution to race relations and the Muslim community
Doctor of Social Science
Meena Pathak OBE
For her outstanding contribution to business and commerce
Doctor of Business Administration
Anil Ruia OBE
For his outstanding contribution to business and commerce
Doctor of Business Administration
Pamela Senior
For her outstanding contribution to health and to the university as a governor
Doctor of the University
Nigel Short
For his outstanding contribution to the world of chess
Doctor of Science
Clare Smith
For her outstanding contribution to broadcasting and health
Doctor of Letters
Norman Stoller CBE KStJ DL
For his outstanding contribution to business and commerce and Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Greater Manchester
Doctor of Business Administration
Peter Syddall
For his outstanding contribution to the University of Bolton, as Governor and Chair of the Audit Committee
Doctor of the University
Professor John Turner
For his outstanding contribution to education
Doctor of Education
Frank White
For his outstanding contribution to the community, parliamentary processes and the regeneration of Bolton
Doctor of the University
Dr Anne Wright CBE
For her outstanding contribution to higher education
Doctor of Education
Lorraine Brannan
For her outstanding contribution to the University
Doctor of the University
Howard Devoto
For his outstanding contribution to the field of music
Doctor of Arts
Pete Shelley
For his outstanding contribution to the field of music
Doctor of Arts
Vernon Kay
For his outstanding contribution to the field of entertainment
Doctor of Arts
Mathaka Mmapatsi
For his outstanding contribution to the field of education
Alumni Fellow
Gary Neville
For his outstanding contribution to sport
Doctor of Arts
Anwer Patel
For his outstanding contribution to the Bolton community
Doctor of the University
Yakub Patel
For his outstanding contribution to the Bolton community
Doctor of the University
Imran Hakim
For his outstanding contribution to business and innovation Bolton
Doctor of Innovation
Berthold Bitzer
For his outstanding contribution to the field of education
Doctor of the University
Sir Arnold Wolfendale
For his outstanding contribution to the field of science
Doctor of Science
Lord Simon Haskel
For his outstanding contribution to the field of Textile Technology
Doctor of the University
Dr Brian Tomkins
For his outstanding contribution to Education
Doctor of the University
David Ball
For his outstanding contribution to the field of Mechanical Engineering
Doctor of Engineering
Bruce Cain
For his outstanding contribution to the University
Master of the University
Professor James Calderwood
For his outstanding contribution to the field of engineering
Doctor of Engineering
Edith Conn OBE JP DL
For her outstanding contribution to the community
Doctor of the University
Howard Goodall
For his outstanding contribution to the field of Music
Doctor of Arts
Simon Kelner
For his outstanding contribution to the field of Journalism
Doctor of Letters
Professor His Honour William Morris
For his outstanding contribution to the field of law
Doctor of Laws
Stass Paraskos
For his outstanding contribution to the field of Art
Doctor of Arts
Keri-Anne Payne (Honorary Master’s)
For her outstanding contribution to the field of sport
Master of the University
Allan Ashworth
For his outstanding contribution to the field of Construction
Doctor of the University
Melvin Burgess
For his outstanding contribution to the field of the Arts
Doctor of the University
Sara Cox
For her outstanding contribution to Broadcasting
Doctor of the University
Brian Crossley
For his outstanding contribution to the field of Construction
Doctor of the University
Anna Friel
For her outstanding contribution to the field of Performing Arts
Doctor of the University
Professor Jon Glover
For his outstanding contribution to English and Creative Writing
Doctor of the University
Bernard Hill
For his outstanding contribution to the field of Performing Arts
Doctor of the University
Arthur Ridings
For his outstanding contribution to Education
Doctor of the University
Professor Michael Schmidt FRSL
For his outstanding contribution to the field of Performing Arts
Doctor of the University
Mollie Temple CBE
For her outstanding contribution to Education
Doctor of the University
Andy Lam JP
For his outstanding contribution to the development of education in Hong Kong
Doctor of the University
Dr Helen Gilchrist CBE
Richard Hurst
Dr Brian Iddon MP
John Stoddart CBE
John Roberts
Josie Cichockyj (Alumni Fellow)
Cynthia Clarke
Felicity Goodey CBE
Jackie Kay
Meena Pathak OBE
Norman Stoller CBE CStJ DL
Josephine Burns
Tahir Mohsan
Paul Rink OBE
Rt Hon Baroness Mary Warnock OBE
Anthony Goldstone OBE DL
Paul Heathcote
Sue Johnston
Lord Bhikhu Parekh
Andrew Dickson
Pat Dickson
Jeremy Glover MBE
Clive Jeanes
Janette Jenkins (Alumni Fellow)
Anil Ruia OBE
Clare Smith
George Almond CBE OStJ DL
Alan Booth
Brian Bruce
Simon Holt (Alumni Fellow)
Barbara Hurst MBE
Andrew Kluge
James McKnight
Chris Mack
Professor Robert Oxtoby
Lord Adam Patel of Blackburn
Pamela Senior
Peter Syddall
Patrick Caulfield CBE
Sir Alan Cockshaw
Baroness Zahida Manzoor CBE
Derrick Warburton
Dr Anne Wright CBE
Brian Asquith
John Cassidy
Sir Martin Harris CBE
Harry Tuley
Kenneth Wolstenholme
June Corner
Professor John Grant
Maurice Henry
Nigel Short MBE
Frank White
Betty Brown BEM
A J Jenkinson OBE
Joseph Locke MBE FR
Eng Professor Frank Willett CBE
Shirley Anne Field
Les Gent
Jack Goldberg
Sir Harold Kroto FRS
Jim Cartwright
Eric Farnworth OBE
Joe Foster
Victoria Wood OBE
Professor Arup Banerjee OBE
Frank Finlay CBE
Henry Kershaw
David Titterington
Jean Wilson
Richard Hurst OBE
Sir Nat Lofthouse OBE
Sir Ian McKellen CH CBE
Brian Collinge
Sir Kenneth Green
Ruth Hamilton
Gordon Hargreaves
Carol Ann Duffy OBE
Malcolm Frazer CBE
Sir Ernest Hall OBE DL
Roy Lancaster OBE
Peter Bounds CBE
Dr Ron Hill MBE
Martin Milner OBE
Dato Abdul Razak
Bill Naughton
Michael Parker
E M Ryley
Professor John Turner
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