Vice-Chancellor Professor Paul Bartholomew presented the degree, citing Davis’s influence in bridging academic and scientific communities across the Atlantic. Her work as Chair of the U.S.–Ireland Business Summit proved instrumental in establishing the U.S.–Ireland R&D Partnership. This initiative has since catalyzed 107 collaborative projects, securing over $196 million in government funding for advancements in cybersecurity, telecommunications, and healthcare.
Ulster University Honors Susan Ann Davis for Peace and Economic Advocacy
For two decades, Susan Ann Davis has navigated the delicate intersection of transatlantic diplomacy and regional economic development. On September 18, 2026, Ulster University formally recognized this commitment, conferring an honorary doctorate upon the American entrepreneur for her sustained efforts in fortifying Northern Ireland’s peace process and innovation landscape.
Beyond her research contributions, Davis remains a central figure in regional political stability as the bipartisan Co-Chair of the Ad Hoc Committee to Protect the Good Friday Agreement. Her career, which includes founding the strategic communications firm Susan Davis International and holding leadership roles with the Vital Voices Global Partnership, reflects a long-standing dedication to international public affairs. Reflecting on the honor, Davis noted the deep personal significance of her twenty-year engagement with the region, emphasizing that her work remains focused on sustaining the partnerships that underpin Northern Ireland’s ongoing prosperity.
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