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!
9. Honour for director
Film director Gurinder Chadha, maker of Bend it Like Beckham and Bhaji on the Beach, was awarded a Sheffield Hallam University honorary doctorate in 2005 Photo: [email protected]
10. Degree diva!
Doncaster-born opera star Lesley Garrett in the dressing room at Sheffield City Hall getting robed up before receiving her honorary degree from Sheffield Hallam University in 2011 Photo: Sarah Washbourn
11. Getting in costume
New Sheffield Hallam Univeristy honorary doctors in 2005 included actor Sir Derek Jacobi Photo: Submitted
12. Trinidad ceremony
Cricketer Brian Lara received an honorary doctorate from the University of Sheffield at a degree ceremony in Trinidad in 2007 Photo: Submitted