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Ground-breaking economist honoured by University of Warwick
Twice in her life Deirdre McCloskey, professor emerita of economics, history, English, and communication at the University of Illinois at Chicago, has torn up the rule book – as a young economist challenging the fundamentals of the discipline, and in her 50s, changing her gender and beginning life as a woman. In recognition of her outstanding academic achievements in the fields of economic theory, economic history, philosophy, rhetoric, feminism, ethics, and law, Professor McCloskey has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate by the University of Warwick.
Leading lawyer receives honorary doctorate from the University of Warwick
Trailblazing lawyer Dr Julie Maxton has received an honorary doctorate from the University of Warwick. Dr Maxton is Executive Director of the Royal Society, the UK’s oldest learned society, and is the first woman to hold that role. She was made Honorary Doctor of Laws during Warwick’s summer degree ceremonies.
Stephen Sackur, present of the BBC's HARDtalk, receives Honorary Doctorate
Few journalists have spoken with more of the world’s leading politicians, thinkers, scientists and artists than Stephen Sackur. In recognition of his journalistic career and his position as one of the world’s leading interviewers, Stephen has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate by the University of Warwick.
NASA chief praises Warwick’s satellite programme
NASA’s principal advisor on technology and programmes has praised the University of Warwick’s satellite project WUSAT, calling it “remarkable work”.
"Grasp the opportunity if you can, at any time in your life.” New Warwick Honorary graduate Heidi Meyer is a passionate advocate of education
New University of Warwick Honorary Graduate Heidi Meyer hopes that her Honorary Doctorate of Laws, awarded on the final day of Summer 2018 graduation, will help her in her mission to encourage women of all ages to experience the joy of learning.
“I wanted to work on something nasty and dangerous”: honorary doctorate recipient Alan Barrett discusses how fighting diseases became his career
World Health Organization adviser, Professor Alan Barrett, is awarded an Honorary Doctor of Science (Hon DSc) by the University of Warwick.