The Rundown - Honours http://www.therundown.co.uk/newsblog/honours/ Universities love handing out honours and academics love receiving them. We keep an eye on the best of them. en-gb Sat, 27 Aug 2005 22:15:47 +0100 (C) Hull Media Ltd, http://www.hullmedia.com http://www.therundown.co.uk/syndication/ Archbishop of Canterbury appointed chancellor Rowan Williams has been appointed as the first chancellor of a new university in Kent. http://www.therundown.co.uk/newsblog/honours/1124291465/ Honorary doctorate for weather presenter A Scottish meteorologist has been honoured by the University of Paisley. http://www.therundown.co.uk/newsblog/honours/1123451339/ Doctorate for Mayo DJ Simon Mayo has been given an honorary doctorate. http://www.therundown.co.uk/newsblog/honours/1121701844/ Fellowship for Doctor Who writer Russell T Davies has been awarded an honorary fellowship. http://www.therundown.co.uk/newsblog/honours/1121700604/ Doctorates for Andy Kershaw and Bill Bryson DJ and writer honoured by Leeds. http://www.therundown.co.uk/newsblog/honours/1121699630/ Film director honoured by Sunderland Sir Alan Parker, the Oscar-winning director, has received an honorary degree. http://www.therundown.co.uk/newsblog/honours/1121264233/ Doctorate for Dame Kelly, fellowship for rugby team Lots of honours have been handed out by Leeds Met. http://www.therundown.co.uk/newsblog/honours/1121254663/ Harpist and nationalist honoured by Bangor Honorary fellow-ships dished out. http://www.therundown.co.uk/newsblog/honours/1121254296/ Degrees for top golfers Three golfers have been given degrees by St Andrews University. http://www.therundown.co.uk/newsblog/honours/1121253919/ Honour for motormouth Clarkson Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson is to be the recipient of a controversial honorary degree. http://www.therundown.co.uk/newsblog/honours/1121253637/