NUC cracks down on indiscriminate honorary doctorate awards
The National Universities Commission of Nigeria has implemented new guidelines to regulate the award of honorary doctorate degrees amid concerns over their misuse.
FULL LIST: NUC releases guidelines on honorary doctorates
The National Universities Commission in Nigeria has released new guidelines to regulate the award and usage of honorary doctorate degrees amidst concerns over their indiscriminate conferment.
Serrat returns to Argentina: he will receive an honorary doctorate in Mendoza and visit his friends in Buenos Aires
Catalan singer Joan Manuel Serrat is set to visit Argentina to receive an honorary doctorate from the National University of Cuyo and catch up with friends in Buenos Aires.
Pekka Haavisto is awarded a bladed weapon that cannot be obtained anywhere else in the world
Finnish politician and former foreign minister Pekka Haavisto is honored with an honorary doctorate by the University of Helsinki.
"France is the European country with the lowest level of trust in politics" – Nona Maguer in Vima
Renowned political scientist Nona Maguer has been awarded an honorary doctorate in Sociology at the University of Athens, where she discussed the current crisis of democracy in France.
Queen Sofia awarded honorary doctorate by the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria despite criticism from professors
Queen Sofia received an honorary doctorate from the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria amidst opposition from some faculty members.
Chung Ang University awards honorary doctorate in business administration to Koo Ja-kyum, chairman of NVH Korea
Chung Ang University has conferred an honorary doctorate in business administration to Koo Ja-kyum, chairman of NVH Korea, in recognition of his contributions to the domestic automotive industry and global industrial development.
Good Morning Britain star flooded with support as they mark huge achievement
Good Morning Britain presenter Marverine Cole celebrated receiving an honorary doctorate this month for her contributions to journalism and media diversity.
Professors of the University of Las Palmas question the awarding of an honorary doctorate to Queen SofÃa
A group of professors at the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria has publicly expressed their disagreement with the proposal to grant an honorary doctorate to Queen SofÃa through a manifesto.