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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2006

  • James Fulton Muir AO HonDUniv
  • Elizabeth Anne Reid AO HonLittD

2005

  • Timothy Andrew Fischer AC HonLittD

2004

  • Peter Erne Baume AC HonDUniv
  • Barry Owen Jones AO HonLittD
  • Michael Donald Kirby AC HonLLD
  • Iwao Nakatani HonLLD
  • Néstor Edgardo Stancanelli HonLLD
  • Kian Wie Thee HonLittD

2003

  • Neal Blewett AC HonLLD

2002

  • Choong Kong Cheong HonDSc

2001

  • Bernhard Hermann Neuman AC HonDSc
  • Robert John O'Neill AO HonLittD

2000

  • Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela HonLLD

1999

  • Dr Jack Gordon Beale HonLLD
  • James Sinclair HonLittD
  • Malcolm Mearnes HonMA
  • Sheikh Hasina HonLLD
  • John Simpson HonLittD

1998

  • Professor Carole Pateman HonLittD
  • Gaishi Hiraiwa HonLLD

1997

  • Mr Raymond Whitrod HonLLD
  • Professor Ian Ross AO HonLLD
  • Robyn Williams HonLLD

1996

  • David Lui Malangi HonLLD
  • Elizabeth Mary Jones HonLLD
  • Ts'un-yan HonLittD
  • William Stanley Ramson HonLittD
  • Richard Clintson Dawkins HonLittD
  • Richard Meale HonLLD

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