Lots of the well-known faces honoured by Sheffield Hallam University and The University of Sheffield have local links or have contributed to the life of the city. Our pictures celebrate just a few of them.
Congratulations to all students at both universities who have completed their own courses in such tough times. We hope some of you are inspired to stay in the city!
5. Inspiring baroness
Anti-racism campaigner Baroness Lawrence, centre, meets students Roseanne Dalgleish, left, and Leah Dennall, from Sheffield, who won the Dean's Prize for her voluntary work contributions during university. Baroness Lawrence, the mother of murder victim Stephen Lawrence, was receiving an honorary doctorate from Sheffield Hallam University in 2013 Photo: Richard Hanson
6. The Peel deal
DJ John Peel about to receive his honorary degree from Sheffield Hallam University at Sheffield City Hall in 1999 Photo: Stuart Hastings
7. Fancy footwork
Award-winning BBC presenter, Strictly come Dancing star and University of Sheffield graduate Dan Walker receiving an honorary doctorate during the University of Sheffield’s Winter Graduation week on January 10, 2019 Photo: Chris Etchells
8. Star quality
Singer Richard Hawley took his guitar along when he was awarded an honorary doctorate from Sheffield Hallam University in 2008 Photo: Mike Scott