Despite recent statements by Swedish activist Greta Thunberg that have been widely criticised as anti-Israel and anti-Semitic, the Faculty of Theology at the University of Helsinki has no plans to revoke the honorary doctorate awarded to the 21-year-old last year. The awarding of honorary doctorates falls within the autonomy of the faculties and is carried Read more
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Honorary Doctorates recognise contribution to community
Tuesday, October 4th, 2016
On Saturday 30th September three honorary Doctorates were conferred at Te Wānanga o Raukawa, Ōtaki. They were presented by the World Indigenous Nations University (WINU). For the people of Ōtaki, of particular interest was their own whānau member, Oriwia Raureti (Ngati Raukawa). She is currently the Executive Director of Operations at Te Wānanga. Oriwia has Read more
Ivan Snook receives honorary Doctorate
Tuesday, May 22nd, 2012Professor Emeritus Ivan Snook has been awarded an honorary doctorate from Massey University. He received a Doctor of Literature for his outstanding service to the University and outstanding contributions to education in New Zealand and internationally. Professor Snook established and chaired the first Massey University human ethics committee, and led the development of the University’s Read more