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Honorary Doctorates

Coventry University Group is proud to confer honorary degrees at our graduation ceremonies.

Through the awarding of an honorary degree, we recognise the incredible contributions made by distinguished individuals in the worlds of academia, business, science, public service and the arts.

Featured Honorary Doctorates | 2009 – Present

2019

  • Carol Burke CBE
  • Richard Stanton MBE
  • HRH Princess Dana Firas

2018

  • Alan Ayckbourn CBE
  • Alan Rusbridger
  • Neelam Gill

2017

  • Delia Derbyshire (Awarded posthumously)
  • Jack Monroe
  • Liv Garfield CBE

2016

  • Gerry McGovern OBE
  • Ian Callum
  • Pauline Black

2014

  • Archbishop Justin Welby
  • Justin King CBE
  • Ken Loach

2013

  • HRH Princess Rym Ali
  • Tony Iommi

2012

  • Spencer Kelly

2011

  • Ian Bell MBE

2010

  • Dr Andrew Palmer CMG
  • Professor Sir Bruce Keogh KBE

2009

  • Mr Evan Davis

Full list of Coventry University Honorary Graduates

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