More information: Honorary Fellowships of the University of Glasgow

The University Court on 21 May 1997 approved in principle the creation of Honorary Fellowships of the University, to be awarded by the University Court on the recommendation of the Senate.

Purpose of the Award of the Honorary Fellowship

The award of an Honorary Fellowship of the University is intended to honour a person who has rendered appreciable service to the University, probably over a number of years, but not excluding a person whose contribution has been particularly significant although over a shorter period of time.

A person upon whom an Honorary Fellowship has been conferred shall be designated an Honorary Fellow of the University, but the conferment of the Honorary Fellowship shall not confer any other right, privilege or status.

Nominations on behalf of women and other frequently under-represented groups

are particularly welcome.

Conditions of Eligibility

The award of an Honorary Fellowship shall not be conferred upon a person holding office in the University, save exceptionally in recognition of long service or outstanding contribution. No application from or on behalf of any person desirous of receiving an Honorary Fellowship of the University shall be entertained.

Nominations Procedure

In August, Heads of Colleges shall be invited to submit nominations for the award of the Honorary Fellowship of the University.

The Heads of Colleges and several senior colleagues shall receive and scrutinise all nominations for Honorary Fellowships received from members of staff in that College.

The nominations shall then be forwarded to the Honorary Degrees Committee and, if approved, shall be forwarded to the Senate for consideration and thereafter transmitted to the University Court.

Arrangements for the Award

The award of the Fellowships might be made at a significant University event or occasion at which the Principal and other senior University Officers are present. Arrangements for the conferring of awards are made by the Senate Office in conjunction with the appropriate College.