- The University seeks to identify individuals for the receipt of honorary degrees who will inspire and interest its students and their guests
- Those considered for honorary degrees could include: distinguished academics who are pre-eminent in their field; individuals who have achieved national or international eminence in public life or a particular field (for example in industry, commerce and business; the arts in all its forms; media; or sport); and individuals who have given a particular service to the University or made outstanding contributions in the city or region
- It is always helpful to the success of a nomination if the individual concerned has a connection with the University or the region or if a nomination is associated with a particular event such as a conference or anniversary
- The University would not normally confer honorary degrees on serving UK politicians or current members of staff
- Nominations are considered by the Joint Committee on Honorary Degrees with a view to making recommendations to the Senate and the Council
- The Council may, on the recommendation of the Joint Committee on Honorary Degrees and the Senate, revoke an honorary degree.
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