Dr Harkness with wife Elizabeth at the graduation ceremony

Distinguished financial analyst George Harkness has been awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of the University in recognition of his outstanding services to the University of Ulster.

A native of Belfast, Dr Harkness has served on the boards of many leading financial institutions, including Northern Bank Limited, National Irish Bank Limited and National Australia Bank Europe. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants. During his professional career he acted as both a lecturer and examiner for the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland.

A graduate of Cambridge University, Mr Harkness has been extensively involved in voluntary work, having been Chairman and Honorary Treasurer of Habinteg Housing Association (Ulster) Limited, Chairman and Honorary Treasurer of Abbeyfield Belfast Society Limited, Governor and Honorary Treasurer of the Presbyterian Orphan and Children’s Society and a Director of the Ulster Orchestra.

He also served as Honorary Treasurer of the University of Ulster from 2000 to 2008.

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David Young
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