Alan Milburn

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The Right Honourable
Alan Milburn
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Official portrait, 2016
Chancellor of Lancaster University
Incumbent
Assumed office
1 January 2015


Honorary Degrees
LocationDateSchoolDegreeGave Commencement Address
Flag of England.svg England2000 University of Lancaster Doctor of Laws (LL.D) [41] Yes
Flag of England.svg England19 July 2012 University of Exeter Doctor of Laws (LL.D) [42] Yes
Flag of England.svg England23 January 2020 University of Sussex Doctor of the University (D.Univ) [43] [44] Yes

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