Honorary Graduates in 2019

Devoting 30 years of his life to conflict resolution, Eamonn Baker received the honorary degree of Doctor of Laws (LLD) for services to conflict resolution and to the community in the North West of Ireland.

An inspirational role model for countless women physicists, Dame Susan Jocelyn Bell Burnell received the honorary degree of Doctor of Science (DSc) for her services to astrophysics and the promotion of women in the fields of physics and astronomy.

The Chief Constable of the Police Service of Northern Ireland, Sir George Hamilton, received the honorary degree of Doctor of Laws (LLD) for his outstanding contribution to policing with the community and for his leadership of the PSNI.

An influential and inspirational leader in a global business, Suren Gupta received the honorary degree of Doctor of Science (DSc) for services to the Northern Ireland economy at company, sectoral and regional level.

A trustee for various voluntary organisations, John Hunter received the honorary degree of Doctor of Laws (LLD) for distinguished services to the University as Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council.

Michael Hutton received the honorary degree of Doctor of Science (DSc) for services to addressing segregation and the development of young people through education, sport and community engagement.

Dedicating his career to Belfast Boys Model School, Alan Logan received the honorary degree of Doctor of Science (DSc) for services to education and his role in inspiring pupils to strive for better.

A graduate of Ulster University, Tony Macaulay received the honorary degree of Doctor of Letters (DLitt) for services to literature and peace building at home and abroad.

Making sporting history in 2018, Katie Mullan received the honorary degree of Doctor of Science (DSc) for outstanding services as captain of the Ireland ladies hockey team.

Congressman Richard Neal received an honorary degree of Doctor of Laws (LLD) for his ‘outstanding contribution to peace and conflict resolution across the island of Ireland’ and also for profiling Irish concerns throughout his Congressional career.

Pipe Major for The Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band, Richard Parkes MBE received the honorary degree of Doctor of Letters (DLitt) for services to pipe band music nationally and internationally.

American Martha Pope received the honorary degree of Doctor of Laws (LLD) for outstanding contribution to peace talks, which led to the Good Friday Agreement.

Senior Vice President of West Coast Production at Home Box Office (HBO) Jay Roewe received the honorary degree of Doctor of Letters (DLitt) for services to the Screen Industries in Northern Ireland.