Menu. Search. Graduation. Kate Atkinson. Author, was born in York and has many family connections in York, her parents owning a surgical and medical supply store in Stonegate for many years. She…

Menu. Search. Graduation. HRH Prince El Hassan bin Talal. Of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan was awarded an Honorary Fellowship for his lifelong contribution to peace initiatives in the Middle East,…

Menu. Search. Graduation. Liz Allen. National Official for Higher Education for NATFHE -The University & College Lecturers’ Union, received her Honorary Fellowship. She has worked tirelessly to…

Menu. Search. Graduation. Kate Adie. British journalist, awarded an Honorary Fellowship by York St John University. Her most high profile role was that of chief news reporter for the BBC news, during …

Menu. Search. Graduation. Andrew Motion. British Poet Laureate, awarded an Honorary Fellowship. Andrew Motion was honoured for his outstanding contribution to British culture. His achievements to…

Menu. Search. Graduation. Yasmin Alibhai-Brown. Received the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Letters from York St John University, awarded for her outstanding contribution to journalism by York St John…

Menu. Search. Graduation. Eva Schloss. The step-sister of famous war diarist Anne Frank, has spent her life spreading a message of tolerance. Eva, whose mother married Anne Frank's father after…

Menu. Search. Graduation. James Caan – Doctor of Business Administration (honoris causa). James Caan is best known as one of the all-powerful investors in the successful BBC series ‘Dragons'…

Menu. Search. Graduation. Sir Alan Ayckbourn – Doctor of Letters (honoris causa). Sir Alan Ayckbourn is an Olivier, Tony and Moliere Award winning playwright. He has written 75 plays, many of which…

Menu. Search. Graduation. Most Reverend Desmond Tutu – Doctor of Laws (honoris causa). Desmond Tutu was the first black South African Archbishop of Cape Town, South Africa. Having risen to worldwide…