Lyse Doucet, BBC correspondent, receives honorary degree

Lyse Doucet, the acclaimed BBC presenter and correspondent, was awarded an honorary degree by the University of York on 21 January 2012.  Well-known for her in-depth reporting and strong insights in the Middle East and South Asian regions, she is also a Member of the International Council on Human Rights Policy. 

After receiving the honorary doctorate from York Chancellor, Greg Dyke, she spoke directly to graduating students about their own future and the setting aside of journalistic scepticism when faced with ‘the perfect day’.

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