Honorary Graduates
Every year City University London recognises a number of distinguished individuals and leaders of their professions through the award of an honorary degree.
Honorary degrees are awarded to those people who have achieved international academic distinction or held major leadership roles nationally or globally in the areas of business and the professions that City University London serves and who are considered to be excellent role models for our students. In addition to honorary doctorates, our University also awards honorary fellowships to candidates who have contributed to the University (whether by benefaction, achievement or service). The rules governing this award are to be found in our Ordinances, Ordinance B.
2012
Lionel Barber has been given an Award of Doctor of Science Honoris Causa in recognition of his work in the field of journalism.
Mr Barber has been the editor of the Financial Times since November 2005.
He is also a member of the Board of Trustees at Tate and an Advisory Board member of the International Centre for Journalists.
Read the oration for Lionel Barber
The Rt Hon. The Lord Mayor Alderman David Wootton has been given an Award of Doctor of Laws Honoris Causa in recognition of his services to the City of London.
Alderman David Wootton took office as the 684th Lord Mayor of the City of London on Friday 11th November 2011.
Read the oration for Alderman David Wootton
Lord Currie of Marylebone has been given an Award of Doctor of Science Honoris Causa in recognition of the distinction achieved in international economic policy and the leadership demonstrated as founding Chairman of Ofcom.
Lord Currie is Chairman of the International Centre for Financial Regulation, Semperian PPP Investment Partners Holdings Ltd and Chairman of the University of Essex Council and the Alacrity Foundation. He is a Board member of the Dubai Financial Services Authority, the Royal Mail, BDO, IG Group and the London Philharmonic Orchestra. Read the oration for Lord Currie
Mr Ronald Sandler, CBE, has been given an Award of Doctor of Science Honoris Causa for his contribution to the financial services.
Ron Sandler was appointed Executive Chairman of Northern Rock plc when the bank was taken into public ownership in early 2008. He is also Chairman of Phoenix Group and Ironshore Inc. and a member of the advisory board of Palamon Capital Partners.
Read the oration for Ron Sandler
