Cheltenham GP Dr Robin Hollands describes Honorary Fellowship as “a deeply meaningful milestone”

Dr Robin Hollands, senior partner at a local GP practice and University of Gloucestershire’s Medical Officer, has today been awarded an Honorary Fellowship at the University’s third 2025 Graduation Ceremony at Cheltenham Racecourse.

A long-standing champion of the health of the University’s students, Dr Hollands has worked in partnership with the University for over two decades, enabling the delivery of an on-site Medical Centre – a service which is highly valued by the student community.

After graduating from St Mary’s Hospital Medical School, Dr Hollands embarked on his GP career in Cheltenham, working within the Underwood Surgery serving the local community for more than three decades.  

Dr Robin Hollands said: “After 30 years in medical practice, this Honorary Fellowship is a deeply meaningful milestone. It acknowledges not only my work but also the collective efforts of the teams and communities of which I have been a part.

“What inspired me most over the years has been the people – the students, the patients and their families, and finally my NHS colleague that I have had the privilege to work alongside.”

An influential figure within the NHS in Gloucestershire, Dr Hollands was instrumental in coordinating the COVID-19 vaccine roll-out across Cheltenham. He has also held wider roles across the NHS in Gloucestershire, including Out of Hours Lead and IT Lead. During his tenure in the latter role, Dr Hollands oversaw the roll-out of many of the processes and templates now used by GPs daily across the county.

He continues to champion ongoing professional development, ensuring that GPs and nursing staff in Gloucestershire regularly refresh their knowledge on health-related themes that are relevant to students.

Dr Hollands said: “Supporting students’ health and wellbeing in partnership with the University is something both I and my colleagues consider to be vital.

“Providing care for students, especially when they have been unwell is something we hope ensures that they can continue their studies safely and confidently feeling fully supported.”