Honorary Degrees

[MooMan]

When do they announce who will be getting Honorary Degrees (and what ceremonies)? Or have they already done it and I'm just blind?

[johnjohnjohn]

There are a few on the 'News' section of the uni website. Chris Hoy on friday, some other scientist on Thurs, that's all I've heard so far.

[Freaker]

Tuesday 23 June 10.30am
Mdm Margaret Marshall, Concert and Opera Singer - Hon MusD (Doctor of Music)

Tuesday 23 June 2.30pm
Ms Taufa Vakatale, Fijian, instrumental in breaking down barriers for women from the Pacific countries - Hon D.Litt (Doctor of Letters)

Wednesday 24 June 10.30am
Dr Arvo Pärt, composer - Hon MusD (Doctor of Music)

Wednesday 24 June 2.30pm
Jacqui Wood, major local cancer fundraiser - Hon LLD (Doctor of Laws)

Thursday 25 June 10.30am
Mr Stephen Donaldson, writer - Hon D.Litt (Doctor of Letters)

The Rt Rev Dr Nicholas Thomas Wright, Bishop of Durham - Hon DD (Doctor of Divinity)

Thursday 25 June 2.30pm
Professor David Pines, International Scientist and Science statesman - Hon DSc (Doctor of Science)

Friday 26 June 10.30am
Sir Christopher Hoy, Cyclist - Hon D.Sc (Doctor of Science)

Friday 26 June 2.30pm
Dr Vartan Gregorian, President, Carnegie Corporation of New York - Hon D.Litt (Doctor of Letters)

http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/news/Title,34332,en.html

[Chase the pigeons]

They're a bit rubbish really.

[Duggeh]

"Dr Arvo Pärt, composer - Hon MusD (Doctor of Music)"


Fuck yes.


The rest. Meh, but only because I'm not familiar with their work.

[exnihilo]

I'm pleased that Stephen's getting one, even if it did come totally out of the blue and even if he's not entirely sure why!

[Ian Sutherland]

They're a bit rubbish really.

Well, the list is an improvement over some of St Andrews' honorary degrees in recent years... *cough*MichaelDouglas*cough*

[Dave the Explosive Newt]

No honorary MDs, odd.