https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/maths/general/news/new/ The latest from Mathematics » Mathematics Institute News (tag [Honorary degree]) en-GB (C) 2026 University of Warwick Mon, 09 Mar 2026 14:12:41 GMT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss SiteBuilder2, University of Warwick, http://go.warwick.ac.uk/sitebuilder Athena Swan Competition Equality, Diversity, Inclusivity Grant Honorary degree Honours In the news NSS Outreach PhD Prize Ranking REF Research Staff TEF Undergraduate Women in STEM Untagged https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/maths/general/news/new/?newsItem=8a17841b85e32d040185ff61eaa55461 <p>The University of Warwick has awarded the eminent mathematician Professor Jean-Pierre Bourguignon the degree of Doctor of Science, honoris causa. The award was conferred by the Chancellor Cathy Ashton (The Rt Hon. The Baroness Ashton of Upholland GCMG PC) on 16 January 2023. The Oration can be found <a href="https://warwick.ac.uk/services/gov/hongrads/winter2023/jpb__oration_16_january_2023.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="background-color: #ffffff; font-size: 1.6rem;">here</a>.</p> <p>Jean-Pierre Bourguignon is a French mathematician. His research concerns differential geometry and mathematical aspects of theoretical physics. A graduate from the French École Polytechnique, he holds a these d’État in Mathematical Sciences from University of Paris VII. He taught Mathematics at the École Polytechnique for over 25 years and was also Director of the Institute of Advanced Scientific Studies. He is a former President of the Mathematics Society of France and the European Mathematical Society. He is also a former President of the European Research Council.</p> <p><img src="https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/maths/general/news/new/bourguignon.jpeg" alt="Professor Bourguignon and the Chancellor" border="0" /></p> <p>Professor Bourguignon and the Chancellor of the University of Warwick</p> Honorary degree Sun, 29 Jan 2023 21:14:00 GMT 8a17841b85e32d040185ff61eaa55461