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Congratulations to all of our honoured alumni

Congratulations to Exeter alumni recognised in 2016 New Year Honours

Congratulations to all Exeter alumni who were presented with an award in the New Year honours list 2016.

Every year the list acknowledges the achievements of extraordinary people across the United Kingdom within their profession or voluntary service. The 2016 list includes Exeter alumni working in diverse areas - from education to health to the arts.

Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive of the University Professor Sir Steve Smith said “It really is testament to the impact that Exeter has that so many of our alumni, supporters, and Honorary Graduates are on the Honours lists year after year.

The Honours list recognises their outstanding achievements and passion for the work they do, and I would like to offer all the recipients a heartfelt congratulations and wish them all the best in their future endeavours.”

The recipients will receive their award in person from a senior member of the Royal Family at an investiture later in the year.

Our congratulations to:



Mr Richard Atkins, CBE, Hon LLD
- for services to Further Education

Mr Stephen Ashby, OBE - for services to Protecting Plant Health

Mr Robert Behrens, CBE - for services to Higher Education

Mrs Vivian French, MBE - for services to Literature, Literacy, Illustration and the Arts

Mr Benjamin Goss, OBE - for services to People with Disabilities and Disadvantaged People in the UK and Abroad

Professor Nicholas Jennings, CBE - for services to Computer Science and National Security Science

Professor Nichola Rumsey, OBE - for services to People Affected by an Altered Appearance

Mr Michael Whitehouse, OBE - for services to Public Sector Audit

Mr Gareth Williams, OBE - for public and voluntary service in Wales

Date: 28 January 2016