University of Ulster
Honorary Graduates
The following have been awarded Honorary Degrees at the University of Ulster:
Ambassador Richard Egan, former US Ambassador to Ireland: the degree of LLD for services to diplomacy and international relations.
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Dr Timothy Shriver, President and Chief Executive Officer, the Special Olympics: the degree of LLD for services to disability and social development.
Ms Darina Allen, leading Irish chef: the degree of DUniv for services to hospitality and Irish cuisine.
Professor Sir Gareth Roberts, President of Wolfson College, Oxford, and former head of the CVCP: the degree of DSc for services to higher education and research.
Senator Maurice Hayes, distinguished public servant: the degree of DLitt for services to public life in Ireland.
Baroness Onora O’Neill, Principal of Newnham College Cambridge: the degree of DLitt in recognition of her contribution to philosophy.
Dr Garret FitzGerald, Irish statesman: the degree of LLD in recognition of his contribution to public life.
Professor Robin Williams, Vice-Chancellor of Swansea University: the degree of DSc for services to higher education and research.
Ms Justice Mella Carroll, Chancellor of Dublin City University: the degree of LLD in recognition of her contribution to law and higher education.
Sister Michele O’Leary, American jurist and religious leader, the degree of DUniv, for services to community relations.
Mr Tom Frawley, Northern Ireland Ombudsman: the degree of DUniv, for services to public life in Northern Ireland.
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Duchess of Abercorn: the degree of DLitt, for her contribution to education.
Professor Anthony Cronin: poet, fiction writer, critic and biographer: the degree of DLitt in recognition of his contribution to the world of letters.
Mr James Nesbitt, stage and screen actor: the degree of DLitt for services to drama.
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Oriel College, Oxford
The following Orielenses have been elected to Honorary Fellowships:
Lord Morgan of Aberdyfi, MA, D.Phil, D.Litt, FBA, FRHistS; Sir David Manning, KCMG, CMG, MA; Mr James Mellon MA.
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Darwin College, Cambridge
Elected into Official Fellowship, with immediate effect, are:
George Zheng Chen, PhD (Material Science and Metallurgy); Laura Susan Itzhaki, PhD (MRC Cancer Cell Unit); Paul Andrew Robertson, PhD (Engineering).
Selwyn College, Cambridge
Mr Jeremy Edward Niven BA, PhD (Cantab), has been elected Fellow and College Lecturer in neurobiology.