Involved in politics for over 40 years, Mr Robinson served as the First Minister of Northern Ireland from 2008 until his retirement in 2016, and leader of the Democratic Unionist Party from 2008 until 2015.
He also served as the Minister for Finance and Minister for Regional Development, MP for East Belfast from 1979 to 2010, and MLA for East Belfast from 1998 until he retired in 2016.
In his role as Honorary Professor, Mr Robinson will take part in workshops and masterclasses with students and will participate in events at the University.