Since 1966 the University of Bradford has awarded Honorary Degrees and Outstanding Contribution Awards to:

• outstanding individuals in recognition of their academic work and endeavour,
• their contribution to their chosen profession or field of activity,
• their contribution to the University, City or wider region,
• their ability to act as a role model reflecting the University’s values.

As part of the Summer Graduations 2024, Karl Alan Bates has been awarded Doctor of the University.

‘In recognition of his significant commitment to the University and impact this has made.’

Karl Bates has been a Civil Servant for over 40 years and a qualified Internal Auditor for over 30 of those. As such, he's a firm believer in efficient and effective public services which deliver both impact and value for the taxpayer. Most of his career has been spent working across a wide range of functions in mainly large Government Departments and their associated agencies and bodies.

Karl is passionate about Higher Education and firmly believes that everyone who wishes to should have the opportunity to go to university regardless of background or social status.

Having developed a career around audit, risk and governance, he decided in the mid-2000s that it was time to broaden his horizons and to share his professional knowledge and experience. Karl has worked with the University of Bradford on its University Council, Audit, Committee, Ethics Committee and various other committees/groups for the past 15 years - initially as a lay member and latterly as a Pro Chancellor. He is also a past Director of the Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors (UK & Ireland).

Karl is a keen advocate for, and supporter of, the City of Bradford having been a resident here for the past 60 plus years.

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