Honorary Awards and Achievement Awards
Honorary Awards and Achievement Awards are prestigious honours, intended to recognise substantial achievements or contributions by individuals.
Honorary Awards and Achievement Awards are awarded by the University for the purposes of:
- formally and publicly recognising the exceptional or distinguished contribution of an individual to the University, the broader society or a field of academic endeavour;
- enhancing the standing and reputation of the University; and
- expanding or building on existing relationships.
Honorary Awards approved by the Council are:
- Honorary Doctor of the University
- Honorary Doctor of Arts
- Honorary Doctor of Commerce
- Honorary Doctor of Engineering
- Honorary Doctor of Laws
- Honorary Doctor of Letters
- Honorary Doctor of Medicine
- Honorary Doctor of Science
- Curtin University Fellow
Honorary Appointments approved by the Vice Chancellor are:
- The title 'Emeritus Professor'
- The title 'John Curtin Distinguished Emeritus Professor'
- The title 'John Curtin Distinguished Professor'
- The title 'John Curtin Distinguished Visiting Professor'
Further Information
Please refer to the Policy website or contact the Secretariat on email: secretariat@curtin.edu.au