Four honorary doctorates, UNSW’s highest honour, awarded

09 Dec 2024
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Edition 23 2024
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Emeritus Professor David StClair Black AO, Rosemary Kayess, Dr Michele Bruniges AM and Professor Kelvin Kong AM have been honoured for their eminent service.

The final festival of graduations for the year took place between Monday 2 and Friday 6 December. UNSW hosted 14 ceremonies which included four honorary degree conferrals presided over by the Chancellor Mr David Gonski AC and the Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Attila Brungs.

Emeritus Professor David StClair Black AO

From left to right: Mace Bearer, Emeritus Professor Brynn Hibbert AM, Chancellor Mr David Gonski AC, Emeritus Professor David StClair Black AO and Scientia Professor Sven Rogge, Dean UNSW Science.


Emeritus Professor David StClair Black AO received the degree of Doctor of Science honoris causa for his eminent service to the University, organic chemistry and the global research ecosystem. 

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Rosemary Kayess

From left to right: Mace Bearer Emeritus Professor Stephen Marshall, Professor Melanie Schwartz, Deputy Dean (Education) UNSW Law & Justice, Rosemary Kayess and Chancellor Mr David Gonski AC.


Rosemary Kayess received the degree of Doctor of Laws honoris causa in recognition of her eminent service as a human rights lawyer promoting the rights of people with disability and her contribution to UNSW Law & Justice.  

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Dr Michele Bruniges AM

From left to right: Mace Bearer Emeritus Professor David Cohen, Chancellor Mr David Gonski AC, Dr Michele Bruniges AM and Professor Claire Annesley, Dean UNSW Arts, Design & Architecture. 


Dr Michele Bruniges AM received the degree of Doctor of Letters honoris causa for her eminent service to the University, public administration, and education. 

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Professor Kelvin Kong AM 

From left to right: Mace Bearer Emeritus Professor Jason Middleton, Professor Adrienne Torda, Vice Dean and Head, School of Clinical Medicine, Professor Kelvin Kong AM, and Vice-Chancellor & President Professor Attila Brungs.


Professor Kelvin Kong AM received the degree of Doctor of Health Care honoris causa for his eminent service to quality and equitable healthcare, and service to the community.  

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