Allen John George Sheppard, Baron Sheppard of Didgemere, KCVO was a British industrialist and Conservative member of the House of Lords.
Lord Sheppard was made an Honorary Doctor of Laws in October 1994.
Miles Peter Richmond attended art classes at the Borough Polytechnic Institute following the Second World War and was taught by David Bomberg. He was a founder member of the Borough Group of artists. He was made an Honorary Fellow of the University in 2000.
Nitin Sawhney was made an Honorary Fellow of the University in 2006.
Nitin Sawhney CBE is a British musician, producer and composer, as well as former comic actor. A recipient of the Ivor Novello Lifetime Achievement award in 2017, among several other awards throughout his career, Sawhney's work combines Asian and other worldwide influences with elements of jazz and electronica and often explores themes such as multiculturalism, politics, and spirituality. Sawhney is also active in the promotion of arts and cultural matters, and is a patron of numerous film festivals, venues, and educational institutions.
Marcelle de Sousa is a nurse and campaigner for adolescent healthcare. She was made an Honorary Fellow of the University in July 2012.
Greg Searle is an Olympic rowing champion. He was made an Honorary Fellow at the ceremony.
Michael Gregg Wilson is a producer and screenwriter of many of the James Bond films. He was made an Honorary Doctor of Letters in 2013.
The International Confectioners Exhibition, Dusseldorf 4-12 May 1957 was one of the largest exhibitions of its kind and featured displays of traditional confectionary products from countries in Europe. The Borough Polytechnic and the Leeds College of Technology were invited to display their produce as part of a section for Bakery Schools. The Polytechnic's Bakery and Confectionary Department was displayed by a member of staff, Miss Joan Russell who was then internationally well known for display work.
Secretary of the Polytechnic of the South Bank 1970-1973 and Borough Polytechnic 1946-1970.
Member of Staff, Battersea College of Education.
The Constitutional Sub-Committee covered constitutional aspects, the position of teaching and non-teaching staff, administrative procedures and finance.