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1. Dr Thomas Stewart Traill 1781 - 1862

   A prominent figure in the founding of the Liverpool Mechanics’ Institute, bringing accessible education to the working classes.

2. Dr Avril Rowley

   Avril is a graduate of the university, she spent 20 years teaching in primary schools on Merseyside before joining LJMU in 2014 where she is now a senior lecturer within our School of Education, working with both undergraduate and postgraduate students on our primary education programmes. She combines her passion for the outdoors with teaching, and has become our lead on outdoor learning, developing a new approach called the Natural Curriculum, and establishing two Forest School sites.

3. Dr Scilla Dyke MBE

   Read the oration for Dr Scilla Dyke MBE on the award of their Honorary Fellowship from Liverpool John Moores University presented by Kate Johnston.

4. Dr Frank Cottrell Boyce

   Read the oration for Dr Frank Cottrell Boyce on the award of their Honorary Fellowship from Liverpool John Moores University presented by Professor Frank Sanderson.

5. Dr George Sharples

   In 2023, George was recognised for being LJMU’s longest serving member of staff, having worked at the university for some 51 years. He is a Reader in Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences and joined LJMU in 1972.

6. Dr Carl Langan-Evans

   As a lad from Liverpool, Carl is similar to so many of those from the northwest region that stay and study here in Liverpool with LJMU. He has undertaken all of his academic studies here with us, and is an expert in the field of making weight in combat sports.

7. Dr Pooja Saini

   Pooja is a Reader in Suicide and Self-Harm Prevention in the School of Psychology, having joined LJMU in 2018. For more than a decade, her dedication to researching suicide has taken her out of the lecture theatre and into the field, playing a vital role in helping to establish James’ Place, the first safe, accessible service for suicidal men in community settings.

8. Dr Michelle Laing

   Member of the Board of Governors

9. The Right Reverend Dr Pete Wilcox

   Read the oroation for The Right Reverend Dr Pete Wilcox on the award of his Honorary Fellowship from LJMU.

10. Dr Will Swaney

    Will is an award-winning lecturer in our School of Biological and Environmental Sciences. He has been able to use technology to transform student learning.