Roll of honour

ANU recognises the exceptional scholarship, citizenship or services of our friends, partners and mentors. The University also bestows emeritus and honorary titles on staff and supporters who have contributed notably to the University.

Honorary graduates

Here you can browse through our list of honorary graduates and learn about their distinguished achievements.

Award key

  • HonLittD: Honorary Doctor of Letters
  • HonMA: Honorary Master of Arts
  • HonLLD: Honorary Doctor of Laws
  • HonMSc: Honorary Master of Science
  • HonDSc: Honorary Doctor of Science
  • HonDUniv: Honorary Doctor of the University
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2019

  • Elizabeth Ellis HonLittD
  • Distinguished Professor Marcia Langton HonLittD
  • Geraldine Doogue HonLittD
  • Professor Arthur Stockwin HonLittD
  • Jane Connors HonLLD
  • Professor Philip Alston HonLLD

2018

  • Sam Mostyn HonLLD
  • Emeritus Professor John Pitchford HonDSc
  • Professor Helen Quinn HonDSc
  • Dennis Richardson HonLLD
  • Dr Andrew Tridgell HonDSc
  • Professor Lyn Beazley HonDSc
  • Sir Ross Cranston HonLLD
  • Ross Gittins HonLittD

2017

  • Professor Bertil Andersson HonDSc
  • Matilda House HonDUniv
  • The Hon Fred Chaney AO HonLLD
  • John Mitchell HonDUniv
  • Professor John Shine AO HonDSc
  • The Hon Susan Ryan AO HonLLD
  • Dennis Richardson HonLLD
  • The Hon Kate Lundy HonLittD
  • The Hon Dr Brendan Nelson HonLLD
  • Professor Matthias Hentze HonDSc

2016

  • Emeritus Professor Ian Donaldson HonDUniv
  • Dr Marty Natalegawa HonLittD
  • Sir Angus Houston HonLLD
  • Therese Rein HonLLD
  • The Hon Kevin Rudd HonLLD

2015

  • Professor Adrian Pagan HonLittD

Emeritus Fellows

Emeritus Fellows are distinguished staff members (academic and general) who have not been Professors but who are deemed to have made a distinguished contribution to the University deserving of recognition.
  • John Douglas Fitz Gerald ( - )
  • Robert Gingold ( - )
  • Ronald James May ( - )
  • Colin Robert Steele ( - )
  • Dr David Christopher Happold ( - )

Honorary University Fellows

Honorary University Fellows are people who have not been staff members but who are deemed to have given significant meritorious service to the University.
  • Ian Francis Grigg