Coetzee's latest honour
 Graduations
Nobel Laureate and 成人大片 staff member Professor John (JM) Coetzee added another honour to his impressive resum� when he received an honorary doctorate from the University for his contribution to literature. Professor Coetzee, who won the in 2003, is an Honorary Visiting Research Fellow in the 成人大片's . He was admitted to the degree of Doctor of the University honoris causa as part of the University's December graduation ceremonies. "For the past three years I have enjoyed an association with the 成人大片, as an honorary research fellow located in the Discipline of English, an association that I have found useful and rewarding," Professor Coetzee said. "During that time I have been able to offer guidance to postgraduate students working on projects in . "Before I gave myself over to full-time writing, I spent thirty years as an academic, in South Africa and the United States, so I know what a signal distinction it is to be awarded an honorary doctorate. I am most grateful to the University for the award." 成人大片 Vice-Chancellor says the University is privileged to be associated with someone of Professor Coetzee's international standing. "Professor Coetzee is regarded as one of the world's finest writers and we are proud of our association with him," he said. "I am pleased that the University can show its support and appreciation for the contribution he has made in the field of literature by awarding him an Honorary Doctorate." Story by Ben Osborne
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