THE most senior judge in the UK, a celebrated doctor, and one of Bradford’s most familiar faces will be honoured this week by the University of Bradford.

As students prepare to graduate after years of hard study, they will be joined by notable figures who are being rewarded for their work with honorary degrees.

Today will see Dame Mary Archer, Tim O’Reilly and John Graham Hart honoured for their contributions to science and technology.

Dame Mary, chair of the board of trustees of the Science Museum Group, she has led research into renewable energy, and has also had a lifelong involvement with the NHS, which saw her made a Dame in 2012.

Tim O’Reilly founded O’Reilly Media, which has helped fuel the Silicon Valley goldrush of the past 35 years, providing books, conferences and online learning to developers which has reshaped the computer industry.

After graduating from the University of Bradford in 1969, John Graham Hart founded his own company focused on heat transfer, and using his skills honed on his chemical engineering course in the city has created a firm which has grown beyond his wildest dreams, leading the field in innovation.

Wednesday sees Wendy Mitchell, Dr Anita Patil-Deshmukh and Manoj Joshi honoured by the university.

Ms Mitchell was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s aged 58 after 20 years of working in the NHS, and now is a vocal ambassador for research into dementia, and wrote the bestselling book ‘Somebody I Used to Know’.

Dr Patil-Deshmukh has a wealth of experience in healthcare, and has used her skills and knowledge to improve healthcare facilities and access to care in India.

Often seen popping up at nearly every major event held in Bradford, Manoj Joshi arrived in the UK as a refugee fleeing Idi Amin’s Uganda, building a successful careeer in pharmacy and passionately working to improve the lives of deprived and underprivileged children in the district through his work with countless organisations.

On Thursday, Lady Brenda Hale and Dr Priscilla Elworthy will be honoured for their work in law and peace.

Lady Hale, the UK’s most senior judge, has pioneered work to increase the number of women in law throughout her distinguished career.

She has also been given the freedom of her hometown of Richmond, North Yorkshire.

Dr Elworthy is a three-time Nobel Peace Prize nominee, a vocal supporter for nuclear disarmament and has written and spoken to critical acclaim on forming a world without war.

Alan Hague, who recently died after retiring from the university last year after more than 40 years as a research technician, committee and board member, is being awarded an honorary fellowship.

His family will accept the fellowship on his behalf today at 10am.