Archive · 24 Jul 2026
University of York Honors Murthy and Bilimoria
The University of York gave special degrees to two important people, Narayana Murthy and Karan Bilimoria, during their graduation ceremonies in 2026.
Narayana Murthy is known for starting a big computer company called Infosys and helping India's technology industry grow.
Karan Bilimoria is a successful businessman and a member of the UK House of Lords.
The university gave them these degrees to honor their hard work and the good things they have done for business and society.
University of York conferred honorary degrees on N R Narayana Murthy and Karan Bilimoria in Summer 2026.
Murthy is the founder of Infosys and a pioneer of India's IT industry.
Bilimoria is an entrepreneur and a Crossbench member of the UK House of Lords.
The degrees recognize their contributions to business, entrepreneurship, and society.
The university awards honorary degrees annually to individuals nominated by its community.
- Who
- N R Narayana Murthy and Karan Bilimoria
- What
- University of York conferred honorary degrees
- When
- Summer 2026
- Where
- University of York
- Why
- For contributions to business, entrepreneurship, and society
Supporters of Honorary Degrees
Critics of Honorary Degrees
Recognition of Contributions
Supporters of Honorary Degrees
Honorary degrees recognize significant contributions to business, entrepreneurship, and society.
Critics of Honorary Degrees
Some argue that honorary degrees are often given for political or financial reasons rather than genuine merit.
- Recipients
- N R Narayana Murthy, Karan Bilimoria
- University
- University of York
- Year
- 2026
- Fields Recognized
- Business, Entrepreneurship, Society
- Narayana Murthy's Role
- Founder of Infosys
- Karan Bilimoria's Role
- Entrepreneur and Crossbench Member of the UK House of Lords