Through the sterling work of two of our members they have currently
have had 600 applications. To date 509 have been verified with a view
of the university granting honorary awards.

The late Dame Julie Kenny was a good supporter in liaising with the
University. The new Chancellor and Vice Chancellor of the university are
pro alumni and especially keen on women in sport which has worked in
our favour.

The university has acknowledged the significant amount of work that
had been done regarding gleaning information and recognised that some
students had died awaiting their honorary degree.

There is an opportunity to hold a degree ceremony in the house. The
University provides the certificates with the Vice Chancellor awarding
them. At the moment negotiations are being made with the house but
given the numbers who may attend the ceremonies may need to be held
on two consecutive days.

This initiative has taken 2 ½ years on the back of an article by Bedford
College who were awarded honorary degrees. So far there are
applicants from every year group since the conception of the College

For further information please contact Pam Hunt via our contact form.