Honorary Awards
During graduation ceremonies the University may confer honorary degrees (‘honoris causa’) on persons who:
- have made major contribution to the work of the University either by personal service or by other means; and/or
- have made a major contribution to activities more widely associated with education, business, industry, public service, sport, STEM, culture or the arts; and/or
- will enhance the status of the University and demonstrate an outstanding contribution in their chosen field; and/or
- will be a role model to UWS graduates and has the potential to act as an ambassador for the University.
Honorary Award Archive
You can find information on previous Honorary Awards here:
- Paisley College of Technology Honorary Awards 1978 - 1992
- University of Paisley Honorary Awards 1993 - 2007
- UWS Honorary Awards 2007 onwards
Nominations
Nominations for honorary awards are considered by the University’s Honorary Awards Committee against the award criteria. The following honorary awards are available:
- Doctor of Science (DSc)
- Doctor of Letters (DLitt)
- Doctor of Technology (DTech)
- Doctor of Engineering (DEng)
- Doctor of Laws (LLD)
- Doctor of the University (DUniv)
Andrew Malcolm MBE
The Honorary Degree of Doctor of the University was conferred on 15th November 2023 at Paisley Abbey in recognition of his significant accomplishments as a local businessman and with his charity work.
Ann Moulds
The Honorary Degree of Doctor of the University was conferred on 16th November 2023 at Paisley Abbey in recognition of her significant work as a campaigner, activist and an ambassador towards stalking specific crimes and support for victims.
Lewis Pugh OIG
The Honorary Degree of Doctor of the University was conferred on 6th July 2023 at Paisley Abbey in recognition of Lewis Pugh’s significant accomplishments as an endurance swimmer and ocean advocate.
Anna Magnusson
The Honorary Degree of Doctor of Letters was conferred on 14th November 2023 at Paisley Abbey in recognition of her significant accomplishments in broadcasting, journalism and as an author.
Dorothy Byrne
The Honorary Degree of Doctor of the University was conferred on 17th November 2022 at Paisley Abbey in recognition of Dorothy Byrne’s significant contribution to journalism and television.
Erin Cuthbert
The Honorary Degree of Doctor of the University was conferred on 4th July 2023 at Paisley Abbey in recognition of Erin Cuthbert’s significant contribution to women’s football.
Dr Waiyin Hatton
The Honorary Degree of Doctor of the University was conferred on 6th July 2022 at Paisley Abbey in recognition of Dr Hatton’s significant accomplishments to lifelong learning, people development, social sciences, nursing and sport.
Professor Sheila Rowan CBE
The Honorary Degree of Doctor of the University was conferred on 16th November 2022 at Paisley Abbey in recognition of Professor Rowan’s significant contribution to science as a globally respected physicist.
Dr Sally Kuenssberg CBE
The Honorary Degree of Doctor of the University was conferred on 8th July 2022 at Paisley Abbey in recognition of Dr Sally Kuenssberg’s significant contribution and commitment to public service and social justice.
John McGlynn
The Honorary Degree of Doctor of the University was conferred on 5th July 2022 at Paisley Abbey in recognition of John McGlynn‘s significant accomplishments as an entrepreneur and investments his home town of Paisley.
Last updated: 30/11/2023