Prof. Izzeldin Abuelaishwill receive an honorary degree for general merit in recognition of his contributions to the empowerment of girls and young women through education, which will allow them to become agents of change for the betterment of life throughout the Middle East.
Founder of the foundation ‘Daughters for Life' and Associate Professor at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto.
Prof Jane Mansbridge will receive an honorary degree in recognition of her expertise in the field of political science, more particularly democratic representation.
Em Prof Onora O’Neill will receive an honorary degree in recognition of her expertise in the field of ethics and political philosophy, and in recognition of her substantial philosophical contributions to public debate.
Prof Christine Petit will receive an honorary degree in recognition of her role in elucidating key molecular mechanisms of hearing, paving the way for the development of better treatments for hearing loss.
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