Alumni honours

Here are some of your fellow alumni who were recognised for their outstanding contributions to society in 2024.

Dame Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire

Professor Dame Carol M Black DBE (Honorary DSc 2006) recognised for her public service. 

Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George

Dr Rurik M Marsden, OBE (PhD Animal and Plant Sciences 2000) recognised for his services to International Development. 

Commander of the Order of the British Empire

Professor Timothy J G Kendall (BMedSci 1981; MBCHB Medicine 1983, Hon MD 2022) recognised for his services to mental health care in England. 

Officer of the Order of the British Empire

Duncan Edwards (BA Geography and Politics 1985) recognised for his services to the UK-US trade relations and to charity. 

Dr Sabesan Sithamparanathan FREng (pictured top) (BEng Electronic Engineering (Communications) 2007) recognised for his services to Innovation Technology. 

Howard Wilkinson (BEd Physical Education 1975) recognised for his services to Association Football and to charity. 

Member of the Order of the British Empire

Edward Kay Kiu Chan (BEng Structural Engineering 2007) recognised for his services to the Chinese community in London. 

British Empire Medal

Andrew C. Beevers (PGCert Leadership 2012) recognised for his services to Bell Ringing and to the community in Ecclesfield, South Yorkshire.

Knight Companion of the Order of the Garter

Air Chief Marshal the Lord Peach, GBE, KCB, ADC, DL (BA Geography, Economic and Social History 1977, Hon LittD 2007) recognised for his exemplary military service.

Barony of the United Kingdom for life

Lord James Jamieson, OBE (MENG Materials Process Engineering 1986) was created Baron Jamieson of Maulden in the County of Bedfordshire. 

Officer of the Order of the British Empire

Rob Butler MP (BA French and Economics 1989) recognised for Political and Public Service as Parliamentary Private Secretary at FCDO.