Honorary Degrees

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Honorary Degree

UNIVERSITY of GUYANA

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What is the Honorary Degree?

Honorary Degrees are awarded in order to

  1. Recognize major contributions, locally, regionally, and internationally, in areas relevant to the University, through significant research or a career in dedicated academic or administrative service.

  2. Acknowledge significant contributions to society through, inter alia, scholarship, humanitarianism, sports, the arts, business and industry

The awardees are expected to forge deeper relations with the University, and may be required to serve from time to time as guest speakers and guest lecturers, mentors, and in other capacities to advance the University’s goals and objectives.

Every care should be taken to ensure the integrity of these awards while ensuring that they are free from political, racial, economic and any other bias or any interference.

The main criteria for the award is notable achievement in academia, the arts and letters, the professions, business or public service and significant and outstanding contributions to society.

The degree is usually not awarded post humously and also cannot ordinarily be awarded in absentia.

University of Guyana

A Brief History

The University of Guyana has a history of granting honorary doctorate degrees to individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields. The university's Academic Board and University Council play a key role in recommending and approving the recipients of these honorary degrees.

One notable event in the history of the university's honorary doctorate degrees was when the University Council endorsed the first UG Honorary Doctorates. This marked a historic moment for the university. The honorary doctorates are bestowed in accordance with the university's guidelines and criteria.

Some of the individuals who have been honored with honorary doctorate degrees by the University of Guyana include Valerie Amos, Rohan Kanhai, and CCH Pounder. These individuals have been recognized for their excellence in various fields such as arts, visual arts, and other significant contributions.

Past Recipients

The University of Guyana has a distinguished tradition of awarding honorary degrees to outstanding individuals who have demonstrated exceptional achievements and contributions to their respective fields. These esteemed recipients have excelled in areas such as music, science, sports, philanthropy, and more, leaving a lasting impact on society. The university's recognition of these individuals reflects their commitment to honoring excellence and acknowledging the valuable contributions of these accomplished individuals.

Name Degree Occasion Date
Hon Madame Desiree Bernard Doctorate of Laws Independent Ceremony 2007
Sir Clive Lloyd Doctorate of Letters 56th Convocation 9th December, 2022
Vidia S. Roopchand Doctorate of Letters 56th Convocation 9th December, 2022
Dave Martins Doctorate of Letters 56th Convocation 9th December, 2022
Abdool Gafoor Doctorate of Letters 56th Convocation 9th December, 2022
William Andrew Boyle Doctorate of Letters 56th Convocation 9th December, 2022
Letitia Wright Doctorate of Letters Independent Ceremony 1st February, 2023
Keith Waithe Doctorate in Excellence in the Arts 57th Convocation 9th November, 2023
Frank Woon-A-Tai Doctorate in Sports and Civic Engagement 57th Convocation 9th November, 2023
Baroness Valerie Amos Doctorate of Laws 57th Convocation 10th November, 2023
Kanhai Ken Singh Doctorate of Letters 57th Convocation 11th November, 2023
Carol Christine Hilaria Pounder Doctorate for Excellence in Arts 57th Convocation 11th November, 2023
Jeanette Allsop Doctorate of Letters 57th Convocation 11th November, 2023
Rohan Kanhai Doctorate in Sports and Civic Engagement 57th Convocation 18th November, 2023
Joseph "Reds" Perreira Doctorate in Sports and Civic Engagement 57th Convocation 18th November, 2023
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