University graduates, Professor Carol Ann Duffy and Dr Jude Kelly, have been recognised in the New Year Honours.
Professor Carol Ann Duffy, the current Poet Laureate, graduated from the University in Philosophy in 1977 and was made an honorary graduate in 2007. She made a Dame in the New Year Honours.
Dr Jude Kelly, Artistic Director of the Southbank Centre, who was made an honorary graduate of the University in 2009, was awarded a CBE.
John Flamson, former Director of Partnerships and Innovation and graduate of the University, was awarded an OBE, while Professor Jonathan Bate, former Head of English at the University, was awarded a knighthood.