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“Use that knowledge”: Gandhi’s granddaughter inspires Lincoln graduates
University of Lincoln class of 2016 graduates celebrated the culmination of their degrees alongside Honorary Graduate Ela Gandhi, granddaughter of Mahatma Gandhi, on Monday, September 5.
The first of four days of ceremonies at Lincoln Cathedral saw hundreds of graduates receive their degree certificates.
Ceremonies will be taking place until Thursday, September 8, during which the university will present academic awards to more than 3,000 students.
Ela Gandhi was one of a number of Honorary Graduates who have been recognised by the university for their outstanding contribution made in their respective fields.
Ela, who is a peace activist and former Member of Parliament in South Africa, told The Lincolnite it was an “honour” to have been invited.
“I’m absolutely blown over”, she said. “There are many reasons I’m so excited to be in this historic city.
“My grandfather graduated in the UK 125 years ago so it’s a historic occasion for me.”
Ela Gandhi received an honorary degree Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
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Mahatma Gandhi’s granddaughter and Siemens boss among guests to receive Lincoln graduation honours
The University of Lincoln’s class of 2016 will be joined by honoured guests including Ela Gandhi, granddaughter of Mahatma Gandhi, Chief Executive of Siemens Juergen Maier and eminent mathematician Professor Efim Zelmanov at their graduation ceremonies next week.
More than 3,000 graduands will celebrate the culmination of their degree studies over four days of ceremonies beginning on Monday, September 5 at Lincoln Cathedral.
Undergraduate and postgraduate students from across the academic colleges will receive their certificates in front of friends and families.
Photo: Steve Smailes for The Lincolnite
They’ll be joined by high profile honorary graduates who have each been recognised by the university for the outstanding contribution they have made to their respective fields.
World-renowned politician and campaigner Ela Gandhi – the granddaughter of Mahatma Gandhi – will be among the university’s guests this year, becoming an Honorary Doctor of Laws.
Other figures receiving honorary degrees this year are Juergen Maier, Chief Executive of Siemens in the UK, acclaimed film and television producer Tony Garnett, and Professor Efim Zelmanov, a mathematician w
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