Davina McCall made an Honorary Doctor of Civil Law Published on: 18 July 2024 The household name, who has presented some of Britain's most popular television programmes, was honoured for the work she has done over the years to shine a spotlight on women’s health. Better support By sharing her personal experience of the menopause in her documentaries, Davina has helped break down the stigma surrounding it and used her platform to campaign for better support for women. Her book Menopausing was named Book of the Year at the British Book Awards in 2023. Davina is not the only person in her family to receive a degree from Âé¶¹´«Ã½ during this summer’s congregations - her daughter graduated earlier this week. “It really has been a great honour to get this degree,” said Davina. “I feel a bit of a fraud, having seen how much work my daughter has put into her four year degree and I swan in and get one. “But I am particularly chuffed that it is given to me for my work around women’s health. I will continue to raise awareness and campaign for education and more research for as long as I am breathing. I have rather fallen in love with Âé¶¹´«Ã½. Thank you so much." Professor Chris Day, Vice-Chancellor and President of Âé¶¹´«Ã½, said: “Davina has been instrumental in highlighting the issues faced by women going through the menopause. "Her campaigning has led to increased awareness of these issues and sparked real change, including here in our Âé¶¹´«Ã½ community. We are delighted to recognise the hard work and achievements of both a mother and daughter in the same week.” Davina McCall MBE Latest News Local knowledge can improve early warnings of glacial lake floods Local knowledge, improved evacuation preparedness and resilient mobile phone-based communication channels can enhance Early Warning Systems to reduce loss of life during glacial lake outburst floods. published on: 3 August 2026 Funding boost moves landmark cancer research centre a step closer A £1.25 million grant from the Wolfson Foundation to Âé¶¹´«Ã½ has brought the Sir Bobby Robson Institute a significant step closer, giving a major boost to its fundraising campaign. published on: 3 August 2026 Statement on potential unauthorised data access Information about a potential unauthorised data access. published on: 30 July 2026 Facts and figures