Honorary Fellows
Since 1992, a significant number of Honorary Fellowships have been conferred on individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the broad fields of education, industry and the public service. All those receiving the award have helped or influenced the University’s development.
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- 2022
Andrew Jones
for his services to music and the Community
Alfredo Cramerotti
for his services to the arts
Professor Uzo Iwobi CBE
for her services to race equality and race relations
Helen Coleman
for her services to Nursing Education
Sir Bryn Terfel
for his services to music
Maxine Penlington OBE
for her services to the University
Richard Morgan
for his services to engineering and sustainability
Clare Budden
for her services to social equality
- 2021
Ian Lucas
for his services to politics and the Wrexham area.
Dr Elin Haf Davies
for her services to Paediatric Medicine.
David Richards CBE
for his services to Motorsport.
Brian Hughes
for his services to Choral Music and Composition.
- 2019
David Jones
For his services to the community.
Nazir Afzal
For his services to society.
Professor Sharon Baurley
For her services to art.
Professor Charlotte Williams
For her services to equal opportunities in Wales.
Charlie Adlard
For his services to the creative arts.
Tony Andrews
For his services to music and sound technology.
- 2018
Stifyn Parry
For his services to the performing arts.
Hywel Wyn Edwards
For his services to the Welsh language and culture.
Ian Rush MBE
For his services to football.
Menna Fitzpatrick
For her services to disability awareness and sport.
Alwen Williams
For her services to businesses in Wales.
Christopher Morris
For his services to engineering.
Dr Llŷr Williams
For his services to music.
- 2017
Brian Howes OBE
For his services to the University.
Nathan Lee Davies
For his services to disability rights.
Shani Rhys James MBE
For her services to art.
Bruce Roberts
For his services to the University.
Colette Bleakley
For her services to the University.
Mervyn Cousins
For his services to the University.
Julia Grime
For her services to the University.
Professor Rhys Vaughan Williams
For his services to engineering.
- 2016
Joy Kent
For her services in promoting the positive contribution of women to the Welsh economy.
Colin Jackson CBE
For his services to sport.
Dr. Prydwen Elfed-Owens
For her services to education and the Welsh language.
Andrew Cheetham
For his services to business.
Professor Graham Upton
For his services to Wrexham Glyndŵr University.
Jon Earp
For his services to engineering.
- 2015
The Lord Newborough
For his services to the environment.Peter Davies
For his services to sustainability.Sir John T Houghton (deceased)
For his services to science.James Wharton
For his services to media.Ben Johnson
For his services to art.Bedwyr Williams
For his services to art. - 2014
Mr Mario Kreft
For services to social care.
Mr Robbie SavageFor services to sport.
Mr Allan McCallFor services to business.
Mr Tim BakerFor services to the arts.
Mr Askar SehibaniFor services to business.
Professor Anatoly Alexandrov
For services to international education.
- 2013
Mr Brian Percival
For his services to the film industry.
The Rt Revd and Rt Hon Baron Williams of Oystermouth – Rowan Williams
For his services to social justice.
Dr Graham Jackson
For his services to industry.
Professor Kate Sullivan
For her services to Wrexham Glyndŵr University.
Mr Michael Cant
For his services to Wrexham Glyndŵr University.
Professor Peter Toyne CBE
For his services to Wrexham Glyndŵr University.
- 2012
Judge Philip Hughes
For his services to Wrexham Glyndŵr University.
Malcolm Thomas
For his services to Wrexham Glyndŵr University.
Lindsay Evans
For his services to the arts.
David Watkins MBE
For his services to rugby.
Gillian Clarke
For her services to literature.
Tom James
For his services to sport.
BEVERLEY JONES
For her services to sport
- 2011
Sir Jon Shortridge
For his services to public life.
Robert (Bon) HillFor his services to the University.
Professor Leonard Goldstein (Deceased)For his services to education and culture.
Professor John DrakakisFor his services to literary film and media.
Malcolm WalkerFor his services to business.
Dame Jocelyn Bell BurnellFor her services to astronomy and the public understanding of science.
Professor Igor Fedorov
For his services to the University in international relations
- 2010
Dr Jack Degioia
For his services to Wrexham Glyndŵr University and to international University relations.
Arwel Jones (Deceased)For his services to education and the Welsh language.
Barrie JonesFor his services to journalism and education.
Ann AtkinsonFor her services to music.
Dr Russ BromleyFor his services to University-industry links.
T James JonesFor his services to the Eisteddfod and his contribution to safeguarding the Welsh language.
- 2009
Dr Haydn Edwards
For his services to education.
Catrin FinchFor her services to the Musical Life of Wales.
Professor Albert SassonFor his services to education and science.
Jeremy Huw WilliamsFor his services to music.
John ArbuthnottFor his services to the University.
The Rt Honourable Paul Murphy, Secretary Of State For WalesFor his services to government in Wales and the UK.
The Office Of His Worshipful The Mayor Of WrexhamFor the services of Wrexham County Borough Council to the University.
The Office Of The Chairman Of FlintshireFor the services of Flintshire County Council to the University.
The Office of the Chairman of DenbighshireFor the services of Denbighshire County Council to the University.
The Rt Rev Edwin Regan Bishop Of WrexhamFor services to the University and community.
Professor John LastFor services to the University as an ex Board of Governor Member, who assisted the University to achieve University title.
Professor Katharine Perera (Deceased)For services to the University as an ex Board of Governor Member ,who assisted the University to achieve University title.
His Honour Judge Roger DuttonFor services to the University as an ex Board of Governor Member, who assisted the University to achieve University title.
Basil TowersFor services to the University as an ex Board of Governor Member, who assisted the University to achieve University title.
Aldham Robarts (Deceased)For services to the University as an ex Board of Governor Member, who assisted the University to achieve University title.
Peter PurdomFor services to the University as an ex Board of Governor Member, who assisted the University to achieve University title.
Roger DaviesFor services to the University as an ex Board of Governor Member, who assisted the University to achieve University title.
Terry BurmanFor services to the University as an ex Board of Governor Member, who assisted the University to achieve University title.
Chris BurgoyneFor services to the University as an ex Board of Governor Member, who assisted the University to achieve University title.
- 2008
The Rt Honourable Rhodri Morgan Am (Deceased)
For his services to university education in Wales.
Norman SharpFor his services to education.
Michael OwenFor his services to sport.
Professor Alexander ChernikovFor his significant contribution to global education.
Anne EllisFor her services to sport.
- 2007
Sir Willard White
For his services to music and NEWI.
Maurice Cockrill (Deceased)For his contribution to the arts.
John KenworthyIn recognition of his commitment to and achievements in secondary education and faith schools in Wrexham and Wales.
Dr Roy BichanFor his contribution to industry in North Wales.
Professor Maotian FangFor his services to NEWI in the support of relations between NEWI and China.
Professor Clare WilkinsonFor her services to medical research in Wales.
Mike PetersFor his work in the community.
- 2006
Sara Sugarman
For her services to film.
Professor Bimal Bhowmick
For his services to medical education in Wales.
Professor David MurrayFor his services to higher education.
Professor Martin KempFor his services to art.
Dr Michael CollinsFor his services to literature.
Paul HigginsonFor his services to the film industry and to NEWI.
Dr Peter RutherfordFor his services to NEWI and the medical profession in North East Wales.
- 2005
Joey Jones
For his services to sport.
Colin TiveyFor his services to the automotive industry.
Lady Janet Jones DLFor her voluntary work throughout England and Wales.
Annesley Wright OBEFor his services to NEWI and manufacturing.
- 2004
Brenda Smith
For her services to education.
Menna RichardsFor her service to the Welsh broadcasting industry.
Dai DaviesFor his services to the food industry.
John Troth (Deceased)For his services to institutional governance.
- 2003
Derek Griffin
For his services to Wrexham and local government in North Wales.
Andrew GreenFor his services to the development of higher education libraries and the National Library of Wales.
Alfred FisherFor his services to glass design and architecture.
Helen FieldFor her services to music.
- 2002
Terry Hands
For his services to the theatre and the arts.
Professor Andrew WalkerFor his services to industry.
Mark HughesFor his services to football in Wales.
Sandy MewiesFor her services to NEWI and the town of Wrexham.
- 2001
Brian Fleet
For his services to industry.
Sir Kyffin Williams OBE (Deceased)For his services to art.
Dr Neville Whitehead OBE (Deceased)For his services to sport in Wales.
Brian FlynnFor his services to sport and the town of Wrexham.
- 2000
Anthony Drew
For his services to business enterprise, innovation and training in the North Wales Region.
Sean DykeFor his services to industry and to the development of Training and Enterprise Councils.
Terry GarnerFor his services to NEWI and to education in Wrexham.
Maldwyn JonesFor his services to NEWI and to health provision in the local area.
Godfrey WilliamsFor his services to NEWI and to broadcasting and to the community in Wrexham.
- 1999
Sheila Drury
For her services to small and medium-sized enterprises and also to education and training in North Wales.
Ralph SteadmanFor his outstanding contribution to the art of illustration.
Dr Gethin WilliamsFor his services to higher education in Wales.
Royan AnthonyFor his services to industry and to education and training in North Wales.
Trefor JonesFor his contribution to engineering and industry and to the health service in North Wales.
- 1997
Keith Bowen
For his work in the development of art and design at NEWI and his services to art in Wales.
Dr Neil CaldwellFor his services to The Princes Trust, the rural and urban communities and the young people of Wales.
Professor Sir Gareth Roberts FRS (Deceased)For services to education and science.
- 1996
Sir Christopher Ball
For services to education.
Ann Clwyd MPFor services to health and public affairs.
John Elfed Jones CBEFor services to industry and Welsh culture.
- 1995
Gerald Davies
For services to sport and the youth of Wales.
David Schwarz (Deceased)For services to public affairs and local government in North Wales.
Professor David JonesFor his work in education and the health service.
- 1994
Professor Sir John Meurig Thomas
For services to research and education.
Lord Dafydd Elis ThomasChairman, Welsh Language Board.
Anne RobertsFor her contribution to the development of the health service in North Wales.
- 1993
Hywel Ceri Jones
For services to education and European public affairs.
Steven Morgan OBEFor services to the building industry.
Michael Griffiths CBE (Deceased)For services to agriculture and local government.
- 1992
John Howard Davies (Deceased)
For services to education and the foundation of NEWI.
Professor Glyn O Phillips (Deceased)First Executive Principal of NEWI.
Mervyn Phillips CBE (Deceased)For the development of links between NEWI and the regional community.
Professor Ken MurtonFor his support in the development of NEWI’s research activities.