News: graduations
Julia Gillard awarded honorary doctorate
![Julia Gillard receiving honorary doctorate from Chancellor Kevin Scarce](/industry-government/sites/default/files/styles/ua_landscape/public/media/images/2019-08/julia%20gillard%20900x675.jpg?h=fbf4b26c&itok=-Eb9G2dw)
The University of Adelaide recognised the outstanding contributions to society of four eminent Australians during the University’s April and May graduation ceremonies.
Former Prime Minister the Hon. Julia Gillard AC; South Australia’s Chief Scientist, Professor Caroline McMillen; Vice-Chancellor and President of the University of Queensland Professor Peter Høj AC; and renowned ecologist Professor Hugh Possingham, were awarded honorary doctorates.