George Holley (1906) - Footballer, known for his time at Sunderland and as a prolific goal scorer.
David Hempleman-Adams (1979) - Explorer and adventurer, the first person to reach the Geographic and Magnetic North and South Poles as well as climb the highest peaks in all seven continents.
Tim Berners-Lee (1980) - Computer scientist, inventor of the World Wide Web.
Dr. Maggie Aderin-Pocock (1994) - Space scientist and science educator, known for her work on the James Webb Space Telescope.
Dr. Helen Sharman (1989) - Chemist and astronaut, the first British person in space.
Andy Serkis (1985) - Actor and director, known for his motion capture roles in films like 'The Lord of the Rings' and 'Planet of the Apes'.
Dr. Jane Goodall (Honorary Degree, 2003) - Primatologist and anthropologist, renowned for her work with chimpanzees.