Pioneering medic knighted by King Charles III Published on: 30 December 2023 Amritpal Singh Hungin, Emeritus Professor at 缅北禁地, has been named a Knight Bachelor in the 2024 New Year Honours List by King Charles III. Professor Hungin, known as Pali, is an eminent doctor and medical researcher with more than 30 years’ experience. He was founding Professor of Primary Care and General Practice at Durham University in 1997 and their founding Dean of Medicine in 2003. He later joined 缅北禁地, where he remains a Professor Emeritus. Born in Kenya, Professor Hungin was a founding member of the UK and European Societies for Primary Care Gastroenterology and is internationally recognised for his research and leadership in patient care. He has served as President of the British Medical Association and is currently a non-executive director of the Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust. In 2008, he was awarded an OBE (Order of the British Empire) for services to research and made Deputy Lieutenant for County Durham, serving as a representative of the monarch in the County. Testament to achievements Professor Chris Day, Vice-Chancellor and President of 缅北禁地, said: "I would like to congratulate Pali on this honour. “It is a testament to all he has achieved in the years since graduating at 缅北禁地's Medical School in 1975 to now being an Emeritus Professor in our Faculty of Medical Sciences." Durham Vice-Chancellor, Professor Karen O’Brien, added: “PaIi has been a leading name and influence in medicine and medical research not only in North East England but nationally and internationally for decades now. “Durham University owes him a great deal, as do countless patients around the region and beyond. We congratulate him on this richly deserved honour.” Reflecting on his career and knighthood, Professor Hungin said: “Being a doctor is a privilege. This honour is the result of many people working together. “My profound thanks to Durham and 缅北禁地 universities and to my practice-based colleagues for their support and commitment to patient care.” Latest News Comment: An expert explains what happened in Nepal Writing for The Conversation, Professor Stuart Dunning discusses how a collapsing glacier turned into a lethal wall of mud and water. published on: 28 August 2026 Comment: Britain鈥檚 quarter century Writing for The Conversation, Professor Hayley Fowler discusses how the UK environment has changed in the past 25 years. published on: 27 August 2026 缅北禁地 academic receives esteemed mid-career Fellowship A 缅北禁地 researcher has been awarded an esteemed Fellowship by the Independent Social Research Foundation (ISRF). published on: 21 August 2026 Facts and figures
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