UNSW conferred honorary degrees on five distinguished individuals whose contributions span cyber security, mental health, Indigenous knowledge and ethical technology leadership.
An honorary degree is awarded to individuals in recognition of outstanding service to UNSW, society and/or academia. Recipients will have demonstrated a substantial link or relationship with the University.
The five honorary degrees were awarded during the August graduation ceremonies. Congratulations to the following recipients.
Brigadier (Ret'd) Alison Creagh AM CSC
Brigadier (Ret'd) Alison Creagh AM CSC received the degree of Doctor of Business honoris causa for her exemplary career and outstanding contributions to Cyber Security, veterans' support and community service.
Watch the ceremony recording.
Top image (left to right): Mace Bearer, Emeritus Professor Brynn Hibbert AM, Vice-Chancellor & President, Professor Attila Brungs, Emeritus Professor Dudley Cecil Creagh AM, Brigadier (Ret'd) Alison Creagh AM CSC, Chancellor Mr David Gonski AC, Professor Frederik Anseel, Dean, UNSW Business School.
Dr Catriona Wallace
Mace Bearer, Emeritus Professor Brynn Hibbert AM, Dean, UNSW Business School, Professor Frederik Anseel, Dr Catriona Wallace, Chancellor, Mr David Gonski AC.
Dr Catriona Wallace received the degree of Doctor of Business honoris causa for her exceptional contributions to technology ethics, entrepreneurship, societal progress, visionary leadership, and dedication to advancing responsible technology practices to inspire global innovation and positive change.
Lucinda Brogden
Mace Bearer Emeritus Professor Chris Adam, Professor Frederik Anseel, Dean, UNSW Business School, Lucinda Brogden AM, Chancellor Mr David Gonski AC.
Lucinda Brogden AM received the degree of Doctor of Business honoris causa for her eminent service to the University, policymaking, community, and mental health sector.
Dr Jennifer Alexander
Chancellor, Mr David Gonski AC, Dr Jennifer Alexander, Professor Cheryl Jones, Dean, UNSW Medicine & Health, Mace Bearer, Emeritus Professor Stephen Dain.
Dr Jennifer Alexander received the degree of Doctor of Health Care honoris causa, for her outstanding leadership in health care, her contributions to clinical governance and mental health, and her long-standing service to UNSW.
Robert Cooley
Mace Bearer, Emeritus Professor David Cohen, Chancellor, Mr David Gonski AC, Robert Cooley, Professor Sven Rogge, Dean, UNSW Faculty of Science.
Robert Cooley received the degree of Doctor of Science honoris causa for his eminent service to connecting Indigenous Knowledges and Western science.
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