Recipients of Honorary Degrees, Fellowships, University Benefactors and Principal's Medal Winners to be awarded in 2017.
| Honorary/ Benefactor | Position | Award | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor E F Konrad Koerner | Professor Emeritus of Linguistics, University of Ottawa | Doctor of Science in Social Science | DATE to be confirmed | |
| Professor Dianne Edwards | Distinguished Research Professor and Director of Innovation and Engagement, Cardiff University | Doctor of Science | Monday 3 July 2017 | 11.00am |
| Dr Alasdair Robert Harris | Executive Director of ‘Blue Ventures’ | Doctor of Science | Monday 3 July 2017 | 11.00 am |
| Professor Andrew Whiten | Professor of Evolutionary and Developmental Psychology and Wardlaw Professor of Psychology, University of St Andrews | Doctor of Science | Monday 3 July 2017 | 3.00 pm |
| Mr Oliver Stone | Prominent and politically engaging American filmmaker | Doctor honoris causa | Tuesday 4 July 2017 | 10.30am |
| Prime Minister Justin Trudeau | Canadian Prime Minister | Doctor honoris causa | Wednesday 5 July 2017 | 11.00 am |
| Mr Josh Littlejohn | Social Entrepreneur, co-founder of Social Bite (social enterprise) | Doctor of Science in Social Science | Wednesday 5 July 2017 | 11.00 am |
| Professor Yvonne Galligan | Professor of Comparative Politics, Founding Director Centre for Advancement of Women in Politics & Director of University Gender Initiative, Queen’s University Belfast | Doctor of Science in Social Science | Wednesday 5 July 2017 | 11.00 am |
| Mr Magnus Linklater | Former Scotsman Editor, broadcaster author | Doctor honoris causa | Wednesday 5 July 2017 | 3.00pm |
| Professor Wolfgang Ernst | Regius Professor of Civil Law, University of Oxford | Doctor of Laws | Thursday 6 July 2017 | 10.30 am |
| Professor Brigid Laffan | Honorary Law Professor University of Edinburgh, Director at the Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies & Director of the Global Governance Programme, European University Institute, Florence | Doctor of Laws | Thursday 6 July 2017 | 10.30 am |
| Professor Kurt Deketelaere | Secretary-General of the League of European Research Universities | Doctor of Laws | Thursday 6 July 2017 | 10.30 am |
| Ms Lilian K Lawson, OBE | Retired Director of Scottish Council on Deafness | Doctor honoris causa | Thursday 6 July 2017 | 2.15 pm |
| Professor Andrew Harrison | Diamond Light Source Ltd; Honorary Professor, UoE School of Chemistry | Doctor of Science | Friday 7 July 2017 | 3.00 pm |
| Dr Michael Mosley | Science journalist, presenter and executive producer | Doctor of Science | Friday 7 July 2017 | 3.00 pm |
| Professor Dr Elena Vladimirovna Boldyreva | Head of Chair of Solid State Chemistry, Novosibirsk State University, Russia | Doctor of Science | Friday 7 July 2017 | 3.00 pm |
| Dr Denis Rutovitz | Retired section head, MRC Human Genetics Unit, now Chairman (and Founder) of Edinburgh Direct Aid | Doctor of Science | Saturday 8 July 2017 | 11.00 am |
| Professor William Reid | Dean of Postgraduate Medicine, Scotland Deanery (SE Region) | Doctor honoris causa | Saturday 8 July 2017 | 11.00 am |
| Mr Donald Brydon, CBE | Chairman, Medical Research Council, London Stock Exchange and SAGE PLC | Doctor honoris causa | Saturday 8 July 2017 | 11.00 am |
| Mr Andrew Scott | Artist and Sculptural practitioner specialising in public art | Doctor honoris causa | Saturday 8 July 2017 | 3.00 pm |
| Dr Luke Gamble | Founding CEO international animal charity Worldwide Veterinary Service | Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery | Saturday 8 July 2017 | 3.00 pm |
| Ms Caroline Freedman, BEM | UoE appointed member on RCVS Council and active supporter and ambassador of the Dick Vet | Honorary Fellow | Saturday 8 July 2017 | 3.00 pm |
| Professor Sir Roger Penrose | Emeritus Rouse Ball Professor of Mathematics at the University of Oxford | Doctor of Science | Monday 10 July 2017 | 10.30 am |
| Mr Charles Basil Tilley, OBE |
Executive Chairman of the CGMA (Chartered Global Management Accountant) Research Foundation |
Doctor honoris causa | Monday 10 July 2017 | 10.30 am |
| Reverend Margaret R. Forrester | Formerly minister of St Michael’s Church of Scotland, Edinburgh | Doctor of Divinity | Monday 10 July 2017 | 2.15 pm |
| Ms Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie | Author | Doctor of Letters | Saturday 26 August 2017 | 3.00 pm |
| Ms Mairi Hedderwick | Illustrator and author | Doctor honoris causa | Monday 27 November 2017 | 11.00am |
| Ms Frances Morris | Director, Tate Modern; Trustee, Fruitmarket Gallery Edinburgh | Doctor honoris causa | Tuesday 28 November 2017 | 11.00am |
| Dr Maurice Wren | Chief Executive Officer, Refugee Council UK | Doctor honoris causa | Tuesday 28 November 2017 | 3.00pm |
| Professor Joni Lovenduski | Professor Emeritus in Political Science, Birkbeck College, London | Doctor of Science in Social Science | Tuesday 28 November 2017 | 3.00pm |
| Ms Eleanor Sharpston, QC | Advocate General at the European Court of Justice, Luxembourg | Doctor of Laws | Wednesday 29 November 2017 | 11.00pm |
| Ms Louise Livingstone Martin, CBE | Chair of SportsScotland and President of Commonwealth Games Federation | Doctor honoris causa | Wednesday 29 November 2017 | 3.00pm |
| Professor James Hough | Research Professor in Natural Philosophy, University of Glasgow | Doctor of Science | Thursday 30 November 2017 | 11.00am |
| Mr Alan Kay | President of the Viewpoints Research Institute, USA | Doctor of Science | Thursday 30 November 2017 | 11.00am |
| Mr Alexandros Angelopoulos and Mr Sam Kellerhalls | Principal's Medal for Contribution to the Community | Principal's Medal Winners | Thursday 30 November 2017 | 3.00 pm |
| Professor Louise Richardson | Vice-Chancellor, University of Oxford | Doctor honoris causa | Thursday 30 November 2017 | 3.00pm |
| Mr Angus Donald Mackintosh MacDonald | Retired Chartered Accountant | Doctor honoris causa | Friday 1 December 2017 | 11.00am |
| AXA Research Fund | AXA PPP Healthcare | University Benefactor | Friday 1 December 2017 | 11.00am |
| Professor Aziz Sheikh | Principal's Medal Winner for Exceptional Service | Principal's medal Winner | Friday 1 December 2017 | 11.00am |
