NOVA University Lisbon will award the title of Doctor Honoris Causa to Robert S. Langer and Maria Damanaki at a ceremony scheduled for the 27th of June at 4pm at the University Rectorate.
Robert S. Langer, a world reference in the field of biomedical engineering, will be sponsored by the Dean of NOVA Medical School, Professor Helena Canhão. The laudatory speech will be given by the Director of the Nova School of Business and Economics, Pedro Oliveira, and the Vice Dean for Research at NOVA Medical School, João Conde.
Maria Damanaki, recognised for her political work and for her work in favour of sustainability and the protection of the oceans, will be sponsored by the Dean of NOVA School of Law, Margarida Lima Rego, with the eulogy to be delivered by the Vice-President of the Faculty Council of NOVA School of Law, Assunção Cristas.
Find out more about the honourees here.