Honorary Fellows

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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 Savage

  For services to sport.
  
  Mr Allan McCall

  For services to business.
  
  Mr Tim Baker

  For services to the arts.
  
  Mr Askar Sehibani

  For 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) Hill

  For his services to the University.
  
  Professor Leonard Goldstein (Deceased)

  For his services to education and culture.
  
  Professor John Drakakis

  For his services to literary film and media.
  
  Malcolm Walker

  For his services to business.
  
  Dame Jocelyn Bell Burnell

  For 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 Jones

  For his services to journalism and education.
  
  Ann Atkinson

  For her services to music.
  
  Dr Russ Bromley

  For his services to University-industry links.
  
  T James Jones

  For his services to the Eisteddfod and his contribution to safeguarding the Welsh language.

• 2009

  Dr Haydn Edwards

  For his services to education.
  
  Catrin Finch

  For her services to the Musical Life of Wales.
  
  Professor Albert Sasson

  For his services to education and science.
  
  Jeremy Huw Williams

  For his services to music.
  
  John Arbuthnott

  For his services to the University.
  
  The Rt Honourable Paul Murphy, Secretary Of State For Wales

  For his services to government in Wales and the UK.
  
  The Office Of His Worshipful The Mayor Of Wrexham

  For the services of Wrexham County Borough Council to the University.
  
  The Office Of The Chairman Of Flintshire

  For the services of Flintshire County Council to the University.
  
  The Office of the Chairman of Denbighshire

  For the services of Denbighshire County Council to the University.
  
  The Rt Rev Edwin Regan Bishop Of Wrexham

  For services to the University and community.
  
  Professor John Last

  For 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 Dutton

  For services to the University as an ex Board of Governor Member, who assisted the University to achieve University title.
  
  Basil Towers

  For 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 Purdom

  For services to the University as an ex Board of Governor Member, who assisted the University to achieve University title.
  
  Roger Davies

  For services to the University as an ex Board of Governor Member, who assisted the University to achieve University title.
  
  Terry Burman

  For services to the University as an ex Board of Governor Member, who assisted the University to achieve University title.
  
  Chris Burgoyne

  For 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 Sharp

  For his services to education.
  
  Michael Owen

  For his services to sport.
  
  Professor Alexander Chernikov

  For his significant contribution to global education.
  
  Anne Ellis

  For 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 Kenworthy

  In recognition of his commitment to and achievements in secondary education and faith schools in Wrexham and Wales. 
  
  Dr Roy Bichan

  For his contribution to industry in North Wales. 
  
  Professor Maotian Fang

  For his services to NEWI in the support of relations between NEWI and China. 
  
  Professor Clare Wilkinson

  For her services to medical research in Wales.
  
  Mike Peters

  For 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 Murray

  For his services to higher education.
  
  Professor Martin Kemp

  For his services to art.
  
  Dr Michael Collins

  For his services to literature. 
  
  Paul Higginson

  For his services to the film industry and to NEWI. 
  
  Dr Peter Rutherford

  For his services to NEWI and the medical profession in North East Wales. 

• 2005

  Joey Jones

  For his services to sport.
  
  Colin Tivey

  For his services to the automotive industry.
  
  Lady Janet Jones DL

  For her voluntary work throughout England and Wales.
  
  Annesley Wright OBE

  For his services to NEWI and manufacturing.

• 2004

  Brenda Smith

  For her services to education.
  
  Menna Richards

  For her service to the Welsh broadcasting industry.
  
  Dai Davies

  For 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 Green

  For his services to the development of higher education libraries and the National Library of Wales.
  
  Alfred Fisher

  For his services to glass design and architecture.
  
  Helen Field

  For her services to music.

• 2002

  Terry Hands

  For his services to the theatre and the arts.
  
  Professor Andrew Walker

  For his services to industry.
  
  Mark Hughes

  For his services to football in Wales.
  
  Sandy Mewies

  For 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 Flynn

  For 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 Dyke

  For his services to industry and to the development of Training and Enterprise Councils. 
  
  Terry Garner

  For his services to NEWI and to education in Wrexham.
  
  Maldwyn Jones

  For his services to NEWI and to health provision in the local area.
  
  Godfrey Williams

  For 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 Steadman

  For his outstanding contribution to the art of illustration.
  
  Dr Gethin Williams

  For his services to higher education in Wales.
  
  Royan Anthony

  For his services to industry and to education and training in North Wales.
  
  Trefor Jones

  For 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 Caldwell

  For 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 MP

  For services to health and public affairs.
  
  John Elfed Jones CBE

  For 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 Jones

  For his work in education and the health service.

• 1994

  Professor Sir John Meurig Thomas

  For services to research and education.
  
  Lord Dafydd Elis Thomas

  Chairman, Welsh Language Board.
  
  Anne Roberts

  For 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 OBE

  For 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 Murton

  For his support in the development of NEWI’s research activities.