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.
