Alumni and staff recognised in the 2024 New Year Honours

We are proud to share that fellow alumni and staff from your University have been recognised in the 2024 New Year Honours for their outstanding achievements and contributions.

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Dame Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire

Professor Dame Carol M Black DBE (Honorary DSc, 2006) recognised for her public service. 

CBMG: Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George

Dr Rurik M Marsden, OBE (PhD Animal and Plant Sciences, 2000) recognised for his services to International Development. He is currently Development Director at the British Embassy Yangon, Myanmar. 

CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire)

Professor Timothy J G Kendall (BMedSci, 1981; MBCHB Medicine, 1983) recognised for his services to Mental Health Care in England. He is currently National Clinical Director for Mental Health at  NHS England.

Isabelle Trowler (Former Staff) recognised for her services to Children’s Social care. She is currently Chief Social Worker for Children and Families at the Department for Education.

OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire)

Duncan Edwards (BA Geography and Politics, 1985) recognised for his services to the United Kingdom and United States of America trade relations and to Charity. He is currently Chief Executive Officer at the BritishAmerican Business and Honorary Director at The St. George’s Society in New York, United States of America.

Dr Sabesan Sithamparanathan FREng (BEng Electronic Engineering (Communications), 2007) recognised for his services to Innovation Technology. He is the Founder and President of PervasID and an Enterprise Fellow at Girton College, University of Cambridge.

Howard Wilkinson (BEd Physical Education, 1975) recognised for his services to Association Football and to Charity. He is currently Chairman of the League Managers Association.

MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire)

Edward Kay Kiu Chan (BEng Structural Engineering, 2007) recognised for his services to the Chinese community in London. He is Co-Founder and Co-Chair of the Chinese Welfare Trust and Trustee. 

Huw W E Edwards (Former Staff) recognised for his services to Music and Charity. He is the Founder Member of Monmouth Male Voice Choir. 

BEM (British Empire Medal)

Andrew C. Beevers (PGCert Leadership, 2012) recognised for his services to Bell Ringing and to the community in Ecclesfield, South Yorkshire.

2023 Resignations Honours

OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire)

Robert Butler MP (BA French and Economics, 1989) recognised for Political and Public Service as Parliamentary Private Secretary at FCDO and Member of Parliament for Aylesbury. He is currently Member of Parliament for Aylesbury.