Honorary fellows 2025

Sir Christopher Le Brun
Internationally renowned painter

Presented by Professor Rachel McLean, Director of Liverpool Screen School and the Liverpool School of Art and Design.

Sir Christopher fittingly received his award on stage, close to two of his commissioned works of art – the Prodigal Son and the Good Samaritan – which are on display in the choir stalls as part of the Cathedral’s public art collection.

A true friend of the city

Introduced by Professor Rachel McLean, Director of Liverpool Screen School and the Liverpool School of Art and Design, as ' true friend of the city and of the school', Sir Christopher made his name creating figurative and abstract work in painting, sculpture and print.

He was knighted in 2021 for his services to the arts and served as President of the Royal Academy of Arts in London for eight years. Since 1990, has been a trustee of major British institutions at Tate, National Gallery, Dulwich Picture Gallery, National Portrait Gallery and the Royal Drawing School.

He was most notably a double prize winner at the John Moores Liverpool exhibitions of 1978 and 1980 and subsequently returned as a jury member for the John Moores Painting Prize some years later. In 2019, he came to LJMU to deliver a highly engaging Roscoe Lecture on the subject of ‘The artist as public figure: how artists contribute to decision-making in the arts’. 

Tommy Fleetwood
Golfer

In recognition of his sporting achievements and his work with LJMU’s School of Sport and Exercise Sciences.

Presented by Dr Becky Murphy, Director of the School of Sport and Exercise Sciences

Golfing great Tommy Fleetwood told LJMU students to 'be the best person you can be' as he accepted an honorary fellowship from the university.

He received the award as LJMU marks the 50^th anniversary of the School of Sport and Exercise Sciences.

A role model and true friend of LJMU

Dr Becky Murphy, Director of the School of Sport and Exercise Sciences, said: 'Tommy’s connections to the Liverpool region run deep. A passionate Everton supporter, Tommy’s love for the city and its sporting heritage is unwavering. He works closely with the School of Sport and Exercise Science working with our researchers to optimise his physical performance. His commitment to utilising cutting-edge sports science to enhance his golf and overall health has undoubtedly contributed to his success at the highest levels of the game'.

'Beyond his own career, Tommy is committed to giving back to the game. Through his golf academies, he is helping to nurture the next generation of golfers, inspiring young athletes to follow in his footsteps. Tommy is not only an elite athlete but also a sporting great, a role model and a true friend to LJMU.'