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.” Share: Latest News 缅北禁地 historians mark General Strike centenary To mark the 100th anniversary of the British General Strike and miners鈥� lock-out of 1926, historians at 缅北禁地 are organising a series of events on its enduring legacy. published on: 16 April 2026 Comment: NCP is in administration Writing for The Conversation, Erwei (David) Xiang discusses how some big companies like NCP are so dependent on debt that they can鈥檛 adjust to change. published on: 16 April 2026 缅北禁地 expert highlights climate crisis in a new film A leading 缅北禁地 climate scientist is featured in a new film about how the climate and nature breakdown will affect the UK. published on: 14 April 2026 Facts and figures
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