365Telug.com online news,India, July 22, 2025:Bharti Enterprises is proud to announce that its Founder and Chairman, Mr. Sunil Bharti Mittal, has been conferred an Honorary Doctorate in Business Administration (Honoris Causa) by the University of Bath, United Kingdom. The award was presented during the University’s prestigious summer graduation ceremony held at the historic Bath Abbey, recognising Mr. Mittal’s exceptional contributions to global business, entrepreneurship, and philanthropy.
A trailblazer of India’s telecommunications revolution, Mr. Mittal has played a transformative role in shaping the global communications industry through Bharti Airtel, one of the world’s leading telecom providers. Beyond telecom, his leadership spans digital infrastructure, financial services, and space communications. His commitment to education, equity, and innovation reflects his deep-rooted purpose and global vision.
Professor Phil Taylor, Vice-Chancellor and President of the University of Bath, commented:
“We are proud to honour Mr. Mittal’s significant achievements in enterprise, leadership, and social impact. His humanitarian work, which has positively affected over 3.7 million children through education and rural development, sends an inspiring message to our graduating students about the importance of giving back. We are also pleased to welcome Mr. Mittal to our alumni community, joining his son and daughter who are proud graduates of our School of Management and Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences.”
The University of Bath is recognised as one of the UK’s top academic institutions, ranked among the top 10 nationally and within the top 10% globally (QS 2026). Known for its high-impact research, teaching excellence, and focus on real-world relevance, the University remains at the forefront of addressing global challenges through international collaboration.
Expressing his gratitude, Mr. Mittal stated:
“It is an honour to receive this recognition from the University of Bath — a renowned institution for its academic excellence and global engagement. This moment is particularly meaningful given my family’s connection with the University. I have always believed that education is a powerful catalyst for opportunity, empowerment, and nation-building. I remain deeply committed to strengthening India–UK collaboration across academia and industry, recognising the vast potential both countries bring.”
This recognition marks Mr. Mittal’s ninth honorary doctorate and third from a UK university. He previously received the Doctor of Laws (Honoris Causa) from the University of Leeds (2009) and the Doctor of Civil Law (Honoris Causa) from Newcastle University (2012).
Mr. Mittal has long supported educational institutions and academic collaboration in both India and the UK. His previous and ongoing roles include:
- Member, Vice-Chancellor’s Circle of Advisors, University of Cambridge
- Member, India Advisory Group, London School of Economics and Political Science
- Former Member, Governing Body, London Business School
- Former Member, Cambridge India Partnership Advisory Board
- Chair, Chancellor’s Advisory Board, Plaksha University (India)
- Board Member, Indian School of Business; former Board Member at IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Lucknow, and IIT Bombay
- Past roles with Harvard Business School, University of Pennsylvania (CASI), INSEAD’s Global India Council
- Current Member, Global Advisory Council, Harvard University
This honour from the University of Bath further reinforces the growing partnership between India and the UK in the realms of innovation, education, and enterprise. Bharti Enterprises continues its mission to foster impactful global collaborations rooted in trust, talent, and transformation.