Among the six honorary doctors are also the coordinator for Barnahus Link枚ping, a business leader who invests in sustainable transport and the manager of Fenomenmagasinet, a regional science centre in Link枚ping.
A shock to the research community
Bosse Lindquist, a journalist, author and documentary filmmaker, is appointed Honorary Doctor of Medicine.聽 He is best known for his documentary series 鈥淭he Experiment鈥�, about high-profile surgeon Paolo Macchiarini and his deadly experiments with plastic trachea. The exposure of the scandal shook the Swedish research community and changed how adherance to research ethics is investigated, according to the jury鈥檚 citation. Bosse Lindquist has contributed to highlighting and creating debate on important social issues and has received awards such as the Swedish Grand Prize for Journalism, the Prix Futura, Guldspaden, Ikarospriset and the Peabody Award.
Support for abused children
Emma Hedlin
Anna Petersson is also appointed Honorary Doctor of Medicine. She is honoured for her work for children鈥檚 rights and for the development of support and criminal investigation processes for children who have been subjected to violence. Anna Petersson is the coordinator of Barnahus Link枚ping and has contributed to making it a model for the Barnahus concept that has been recognised both nationally and internationally. She and Barnahus collaborate with the national knowledge centre Barnafrid at Link枚ping University, including by participating in studies, acting as a pilot environment and implementing educational initiatives for professionals.
Free schooling in Kenya
Claretjandheur Gakire
