Press invitation: VUB Honorary Doctorates for Peter Singer, Terttu Nevalainen, Joeri Rogelj and John D. Fluke

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On Friday 6 June, the Vrije Universiteit Brussel will award four honorary doctorates to philosopher and animal rights pioneer Peter Singer, linguist Terttu Nevalainen, climate scientist Joeri Rogelj and child welfare expert John D. Fluke. According to Rector Jan Danckaert, these are "four outstanding individuals who have had a significant impact on science, society, and the way we confront the major challenges of our time."

The honorary doctorate ceremony will take place on Friday 6 June 2025 at 3.30 PM at Théâtre du Vaudeville, Galerie de la Reine 13, 1000 Brussels. Members of the press are warmly invited to attend. Please confirm your attendance in advance by contacting peter.van.rompaey@vub.be.

At 7 PM the same evening, Peter Singer will give a lecture followed by a Q&A session at the Malibran Hall of La Monnaie, Rue Léopold 23, 1000 Brussels. The press is also invited to attend this event. Please confirm your attendance in advance with Peter Van Rompaey (peter.van.rompaey@vub.be). This also applies to interview requests with Peter Singer, Terttu Nevalainen, Joeri Rogelj and John D. Fluke.

Practical Information

-3.30 PM - 6.30 PM
-Le Vaudeville
-Galerie de la Reine 15
-1000 Brussels

Programme

  • 3.30 PM: Ceremony begins
  • 5.00 PM: Reception starts
  • 6.30 PM: Reception ends