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Southampton University to Revoke Honorary Degree for Scott Mills

4/5/2026

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Southampton Solent University's panel is set to rescind the honorary doctorate awarded to Scott Mills, the former BBC Radio 2 DJ, after his dismissal over personal conduct allegations.
Mills, 53, was sacked after information emerged about a historical police inquiry into alleged sexual offenses that had been closed.
Nihal Arthanayake and colleagues urged against speculation and expressed concern for Mills.
There were no criminal charges against Mills, leaving many confused.

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Southampton Solent University's panel is set to rescind the honorary doctorate awarded to Scott Mills, the former BBC Radio 2 DJ, after his dismissal over personal conduct allegations.
Mills, 53, was sacked after information emerged about a historical police inquiry into alleged sexual offenses that had been closed.
Nihal Arthanayake and colleagues urged against speculation and expressed concern for Mills.
There were no criminal charges against Mills, leaving many confused.