The honorands signed their names in the Honorary Degrees Book at the Divinity School before moving to the Sheldonian Theatre. Image: John Cairns/University of Oxford.

Erwin Neher receives honorary degree by the University of Oxford

On Wednesday 25 June, eight exceptional individuals whose achievements have made lasting contributions to the world were recognised at Oxford University’s Encaenia – an annual ceremony at which honorary degrees are conferred and the University’s benefactors are commemorated.
 

During the ceremony, degrees were awarded to Sir Mo Farah, MBExC member Professor Erwin Neher, Lord Melvyn Bragg, Clive Myrie, Professor Serhii Plokhii, Professor Timothy Snyder, Professor Colm Tóibín and Professor Robert S Langer.
 
You can find the press release here.