Three honorary doctorates for international impact and societal relevance
During the Dies Natalis celebration, three honorary doctorates were conferred on individuals who have each made a major contribution to science and society.
Mirjana Spoljaric Egger
Mirjana Spoljaric Egger, president of the International Committee of the Red Cross, received the honorarydoctorate for social impact in recognition of her leadership on internationalhumanitarian issues. The Red Cross continues to act from a position ofneutrality and humanity, regardless of borders or interests.
Mirjana Spoljaric Egger: “Today, I share this honorary doctorate withcolleagues and millions of volunteers around the world, as well as with thevisionary individuals whose efforts led to the Geneva Conventions and the International Red Cross and Red CrescentMovement.’’
Professor Peter Stenvinkel
The Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences awarded an honorary doctorate to Professor Peter Stenvinkel for his groundbreaking work in planetary and climate health, investigating how environmental and climate change affect biological processes. He“sees this honorary doctorate as a recognition of the importance of connecting the dots between nature, the environment, and medicine.”
Roger Cox, LL.M
The Faculty of Law conferred an honorary doctorate on Roger Cox for his influential role in international climate jurisprudence. With landmark cases such as the Urgenda case and the Climate Case against Shell, he has made history in international law.
In his speech he stated: “The interest of nature, the poor, children, and future generations areworth fighting for. This honorary doctorate strengthens my determination tocontinue this work.’’
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