University to Honour Leading Figures

23rd June 2009

The University of Dundee will confer honorary degrees on six leading figures from the worlds of humanities, sport and science at its Graduation ceremonies next week.

Those receiving Honorary Degrees(Doctor of Laws) at the ceremonies on June 24th, 25th and 26th are:

● Richard Holloway, former Anglican Bishop and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church and now a respected writer and broadcaster on moral, ethical and religious issues

● Wendy Houvenaghel, a Dundee alumna and an Olympic silver medallist in the Women’s 3000m pursuit at the 2008 Beijing Olympics

● Professor Matthias Mann, one of the world’s most prominent scientists, and a pioneer in the field of mass spectrometry and proteomics

● Sir Paul Nurse, a leading British biochemist who was jointly awarded the 2001 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine

● Sir David Weatherall, a leading world expert in haematology

● Professor Frank Walsh, a leading advocate of translational medicine and Professor of Neuroscience at Kings College London

“Our Honorary Graduates this year represent some of the highest achievers, clearest thinkers and respected voices in their respective fields and they serve as great inspiration to our students,” said Professor Peter Downes, Acting Principal of the University of Dundee.

Among the many people who will be coming from far and wide for the ceremonies is Wendy Houvenaghel’s coach Dan Hunt. He is currently with the British cycling team in Italy for a competition, but will make a round trip from there to Dundee specifically to deliver Wendy’s laureation address, before heading back to rejoin the team.

The Graduation ceremonies take place in the Caird Hall in Dundee, with morning and afternoon ceremonies each day.

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